Home movie footage
Canada home movie footage, 1938 to 1981
Stockfilm holds 3,898 clips filmed in Canada between 1938 and 1981. 2,821 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 1,077 are listed on Pond5. 18 places carry a town or city name, led by Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto. 12 catalogued physical reels are linked to clips in this set (5 Standard 8mm, 7 Super 8). Most clips run 5 to 9 seconds.
- 3,898 clips
- 2,821 direct at $149
- 1938 to 1981
- 18 named places
- 12 catalogued reels
- 6.2 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 42 | 32 | 1938 Quebec |
| 1939 | 195 | 152 | 1939 Long Lake |
| 1940 | 166 | 109 | 1940 Canada |
| 1946 | 20 | 20 | 1946 Quebec |
| 1950 | 83 | 78 | 1950 Montreal |
| 1951 | 70 | 0 | 1951 Canada |
| 1952 | 124 | 124 | 1952 Quebec |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1958 | 290 | 290 | 1958 Ontario |
| 1961 | 11 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 | no page yet |
| 1963 | 76 | 59 | 1963 Niagra Falls |
| 1964 | 225 | 109 | 1964 Niagra Falls |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1967 | 838 | 610 | 1967 Montreal1967 Ottawa1967 Toronto |
| 1968 | 222 | 148 | no page yet |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 | no page yet |
| 1972 | 118 | 78 | 1972 Toronto |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1974 | 206 | 131 | 1974 Canada1974 Vancouver |
| 1975 | 9 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 | no page yet |
| 1979 | 819 | 605 | 1979 British Columbia1979 Canada |
| 1981 | 353 | 263 | no page yet |
Where in Canada
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across the 3,000 most licensed clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- water662
- trees555
- mountain464
- sky375
- mountains350
- snow286
- british columbia usa263
- forest257
- grass250
- buildings247
48 of the 2,821 direct-licensable clips
Long Lake Canada (1939): A Woman Swimming Sideways In A Lake With Two More People
Toronto Canada (1967): Vintage Film Depicting A Busy Metropolitan City
Ottawa Canada (1967): Several Canadian Flags Blowing In The Wind In Front Of Some
Ottawa Canada (1967): Man And Woman Talking To Each Other At A House Party
Toronto Canada (1972): An Overview Of A Suburban Housing In A Neighborhood
Long Lake Canada (1939): View From A Bay Boat That Is Surrounded By Untouched
Ottawa Canada (1967): Vintage Film Depicting The "Big Ben" Clock Tower In London
Toronto Canada (1972): Several Adults And Children Eating In A Room
Quebec Canada (1946): Bundled Up Mother Helps Her Child Take Their First Steps
Vancouver Bc Canada (1968): 1970s Style Car In America, Hot Sunny Day, Man Walks
Toronto Canada (1967): View Of Red And White Electric Trolley Car In Traffic On A
Toronto Canada (1967): Tram And Cars On Street Pans To Seal With Flags With People
Montreal Canada (1950): Skyline View Of The City On A Cloudy Day From Up Above
Montreal Canada (1950): A Man Dressed In A Suit And Tie Stands In A Parking Lot
British Columbia Canada (1979): River In The Mountains Surrounded By Rocks And A
British Columbia Canada (1979): A Beautiful View From A Mountain Reflected On The
British Columbia Canada (1979): A View Of Mountain Peaks Surrounded By Swamp Area
Ottawa Canada (1967): Vintage Woman Couch Video Recording
Ottawa Canada (1967): Old Home Movies Showing Guest Visiting A Home Enjoying Each
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Ladies Sitting On A Sofa Offering A Seat To A Gentleman
Ottawa Canada (1967): Party,Club,Men,Women's,Drunk,Dresses,Suites,
Ottawa Canada (1967): An Old Man Relaxing On The Couch With Two Women
Ottawa Canada (1967): Man Sitting With Two Women Surrounding Him On The Couch
Ottawa Canada (1967): Man And Woman Sitting On A Couch As The Man Hugs And Kisses
Ottawa Canada (1967): People Hugging Each Other And Hanging Out Inside House Near
Ottawa Canada (1967): Lady And Lord Smoke In The Room
Ottawa Canada (1967): Three People Having Fun And Having A Drink In The Living
Ottawa Canada (1967): Families Enjoying Time And Drinks Together, Likely During A
Ottawa Canada (1967): Classically Well Dressed Man Smoking Inside A Home At A
Ottawa Canada (1967): A Man Approaching, And Then Sitting Down Next Two A Man And
Ottawa Canada (1967): People Talking In The Living Room
Ottawa Canada (1967): A Woman Comparing Two Men's Face
Ottawa Canada (1967): People Talking On A Couch
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Men And One Woman In A Living Room Kissing Each Other
Ottawa Canada (1967): Three Old Friends Having A Conversation And Enjoying A Good
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Man Cajoling Together An Embarrassed High Hanking Woman
Ottawa Canada (1967): A Woman And Two Men Sitting On A Curved Couch Chatting In A
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Men And A Woman Sit On A Couch And Have A Conversation
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Men Conversing On A Curved Couch As A Woman In A Red
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Men Sitting On The Couch Talking While A Woman In A Red
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Gentlemen Sitting On A Couch Being Approached By A Woman
Ottawa Canada (1967): Woman Rather Sit Between Two Men Instead Of Where Directed
Ottawa Canada (1967): Home Video Showing Off New Couch To Guests In New House
Ottawa Canada (1967): 3 Adults Are Friendly On A Couch Kissing And Cuddling
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Men And A Woman Enjoy Each Others Company While Sitting
Ottawa Canada (1967): Two Men Flirting A Woman In Red In An Old Room, The Woman
Ottawa Canada (1967): People Talking In Last Century In Old Fashioned Apartment On
Frequently asked questions
How many Canada home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
3,898 clips filmed in Canada between 1938 and 1981. 2,821 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for Canada?
24 dated years from 1938 to 1981. The deepest year is 1967 with 838 clips, 610 of them direct-licensable.
Where in Canada was the footage filmed?
18 named places. The largest sets are Ottawa (585), Vancouver (338), Toronto (249), Niagra Falls (228) and Montreal (215).
What film format was Canada footage shot on?
Standard 8mm (from 1932) and Super 8 (from 1965) are the two home movie gauges in the archive. In the catalog, 19 of the 3,898 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 3,879 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a Canada clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license; checkout delivers the 4K master. Clips marked "Commercial and editorial" cover documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. Clips marked "Editorial only" are limited to documentary, news and educational use, with no advertising or broadcast promotion. Each clip page and grid badge shows which applies. 2,821 clips on this page license directly.
How long are the Canada clips?
Most run 5 to 9 seconds, with an average of 6.2 seconds. Each clip is one continuous shot cut from a longer reel.