Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: History of Golf in Canada
This resource uses text and photos to examine the history of golf in Canada.
McGill University
Canadian Architecture 101
Canada Council for the Arts supports Architecture in Canada; this website helps younger students explore uniquely Canadian architecture. There are direct links to famous buildings in all ten provinces and eight different types of...
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The House of Commons Heritage Collection
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
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Cape Breton Miners' Museum: History of Mining
The first coal mine was opened in Cape Breton in 1720. Read about the long history of coal mining there, mining techniques, how coal is formed, the industry's impact on immigration, coal miners' unionization, etc. There is a detailed...
Government of Canada
Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces
This resource provides information about the activities of the department and the Canadian armed services. Use the site map, navigation tools, or search to get to your particular topic of interest, whether it be defense policy, resources...
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Astronaut Life
This comprehensive site provides biographies of Canadian astronauts and describes their training process, missions and history. It also explores what it is like to live in space. There is even information about how to invite an astronaut...
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History: Maya Civilization
Lots of information about many facets of the Maya civilization. Covers the history, people, geography, languages, cities, society, cosmology, the calendar, and lots more. Includes a glossary and a timeline.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Libraries: Canadian Poetry Online: Dennis Lee
Biography, selected poems, writing philosophy, publication history, and related resources about the life and work of Dennis Lee.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway is the largest and longest railway in Canada. An in-depth profile of the company and its history are included on this website, as well as the CNR today. Also looks at the different kinds of trains, cars, and...
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Canadian Centre for Architecture
This site looks at the history and present day status of architecture in Canada. Includes many interesting articles.
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Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Is Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal energy is explained thoroughly in this module, from its history and how it is produced, to its advantages and disadvantages, and what the future holds for this energy source.
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Juno Beach
Part of a series, this resource focuses on Juno Beach. The allies gathered to surprise the Germans, and to turn WW11 around. Canadians were assigned Juno Beach, meeting fierce battles but eventual triumph. Includes a brief video and...
Archives of Ontario
Images of Black History: Exploring the Alvin Mc Curdy Collection
Alvin McCurdy was a carpenter from Essex County, Ontario; however, he is probably best known for his work as a historian, genealogist, and collector of black history material. McCurdy collected thousands of documents and photographs...
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Metis National Council: Who Are the Metis?
It was not until 2002 that the Metis people adopted a national definition of Metis for citizenship within the Metis Nation. Learn all about the history of the Metis,their culture, and their road to becoming recognized.
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University of Victoria: Canada's Rights Movement: A History
The history of human rights movements in Canada from the 1930s is explained in detail and backed up by extensive support materials and primary documents. Much of the focus is on individuals and NGOs (non-governmental organizations)...
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Bluenose Schooner
As part of a series, this resource profiles the Bluenose schooner. She sailed in Maritime competitive races and now has a replica in Halifax harbour. Learn about the Bluenose's history and her competitive spirit. Includes a brief video...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Mt. Logan: Canadian Titan
Mt. Logan in Canada's Yukon Territory is the tallest mountain in Canada and the second tallest in North America. Learn about the people who live around it, the history of mountaineering in the area, and the science - both geological and...
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Canadian Content: Famous Canadian Inventors and Scientists
Includes a list of well known Canadian scientists and inventors with biographical information included.
University of Alberta
The Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada: Rogers Pass
This resource offers a look at the difficulties of construction around Rogers' Pass
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Canada (1960 1981)
Historical events in Canada from 1960-1981 are outlined. Issues of greatest importance are covered: the New Flag, Trudeau and the 1970's, the 1980 Quebec Referendum, and Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Saskatchewan River Highway Through History
The importance of the Saskatchewan River as an early trade and travel route, and passage to open western Canada is profiled. Archival photographs, documents, and stories are included in the exhibit.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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