The British Columbia Archives and Records Service (BCARS) has the mandate to provide a recorded information management program for the British Columbia government and also acquires, preserves and makes available records of enduring value to British Columbia. BCARS maintains one of the most extensive web sites, both within the provincial government and among other institutions.

This site may be accessed through the World Wide Web (WWW) at http://www.bcars.gs.gov.bc.ca/bcars.html

On-line resources available through the WWW and gopher include: historical photographs, maps, textual record catalogues and finding aids, library catalogue, and sample exibitions.

Additional information is also available on: Conditions for Electronic Access, Information for New Visitors, Reproduction Services and Fees, Permission and Licensing Fees.