City Directory Search

The ERIS City Directory Search provides detailed historic property-use information for the site property and surrounding area with nationwide coverage.

A city directory search is part of the mandatory records review section of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z768 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. ERIS can help fulfill that section by providing comprehensive nationwide coverage, with information dating back to the late 1800's. City directories assist clients in providing a background of historic use on properties so they can assess potential liabilities.

Relevant information is researched for the site and surrounding properties in five-year intervals. All information is researched at the Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa.


  Cost Format Standard Delivery (Business Days) Rush
(4 Business Days)
Panic Rush
(2 Business Days)
Research Fee
Subject Site $50 Electronic 7 +$30 +$40 $25
Subject Site plus 5 adjacent properties * $60 Electronic 7 +$30 +$40 $25
Subject Site plus 8 adjacent properties * $70 Electronic 7 +$30 +$40 $25
Subject Site plus 20 adjacent properties * $160 Electronic 7 +$30 +$40 $25
Subject Site plus 30 adjacent properties * $220 Electronic 7 +$30 +$40 $25
Subject Site plus 40 adjacent properties * $280 Electronic 7 +$30 +$40 $25

* Clients must provide address information for adjacent properties.