Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: H. H. Fudger
This is a brief biography of Harris H. Fudger, president of The Robert Simpson Company Limited (Simpsons), who made his mark on Toronto history in the early 1900s.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Collection and Research
Canada has a long and rich history of innovation in science and technology. The artifacts collected, preserved, and displayed in the three museums of Ingenium showcase this history. Each artifact tells a fascinating story of innovation...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Here is an introduction to the Aboriginal Peoples who live in Canada, also called "First Peoples." Learn about their history before and after colonization, treaties and legislation, the diverse cultures and their demographics.
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Wikipedia: William George Barker
A biography and military history of one of WWI's most famous flying Aces.
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Wikipedia: Mid Canada Line
A concise description of the Mid-Canada Line of radar stations. Covers history of this early-warning system that was in place in the 1950s and 1960s, a list of the locations and a list of the POL Supply Points that provided fuel to the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Intercolonial Railway
A comprehensive site that examines the building of the railway from the east coast to the west coast of Canada. The section under History describes Canada's desire to have an intercontinental railway to secure Canada's future during the...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Brittish Settlers
A short history of the British settlement of Alberta. Includes several audio and text vignettes of places in Alberta related to the British settlement.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The African Trader by William H. G. Kingston
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The African Trader or the Adventures of Harry Bayford by William H. G. Kingston (1888). It offers a mixture of sea travel, African slave trade, and the perils of...
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Bc Heritage Websites Prog: A Visit to a B. C. General Store: Product Packaging
Learn about the history of product packaging which began in the sixteenth century. Test you knowledge on product packaging and reuse in the 1800s.
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The Spitfire Emporium: The Machines
A collection of images of vintage aircraft. A few detailed histories are provided.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Gerson Rosales, Salvadorenos in Michigan
This article focuses on Salvadoran refugees and an offshoot of the Central American Peace and Solidarity Movement (CAPSM) that was devoted to aiding Central American refugees during the 1980s, the Deliverance Movement bailed refugees out...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ukrainians of Canada
Investigate the lifestyle, religion, economy, and history of the Ukrainians that settled in Canada.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of Canada
A page giving the history of the immigrants of Asia to Canada. Learn about their culture, economy, society, and religion on this site.
Digital History
Digital History: The u.s. Canadian Border
The border between the United States and Canada in the east and Midwest was still not settled in the 1840s. See what happened that precipitated a final decision.
University of California
Well Known Canadians: James Naismith (1861 1939)
This site presents a brief summary of the life and career of James Naismith, the inventor of the game of basketball.
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Confederation
This is a scene painted of the Father of Confederation. A photograph is also included for the Quebec Conference, 1864 with names.
Archives of Ontario
Archives of Ontario: Soldiering in Canada, 1812 1814
This site allows students to explore the lives of officers and enlisted men during the War of 1812. It includes biographical information and battle tactics.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Heritage Puzzles
These puzzles are an educational way to have fun. The varying levels of difficulty make it usable for many skill levels.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jacques Cartier
Biographical information on French explorer, Jacque Cartier. Cartier is particularly recognized for his contributions of European exploration in Canada in the 16th century.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Mohawk Defense of Kanasetake
Students looking for a different perspective on the Oka Crisis get it here. The Lubicon Nation is an Aboriginal community in northern Alberta. They have reprinted on this website an opinion from Lubicon News Station, and part of an...
Archives of Ontario
The James Bay Treaty Turns 100
This online exhibit explores the events leading up to the signing of the James Bay Treaty, also known as Treaty No.9. Through this series on archival documents, photographs, and accompanying text, explore the impact of the James Bay...
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Metis Centre: Profiles of Metis Elders [Pdf]
Present day Metis elders are profiled in this biographical pdf document. Learn about each of their early lives, challenges, and accomplishments.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Samuel De Champlain
This passage highlights passionate French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, in his conquest for new lands in present day Canada and his establishment of France's North American capital of Quebec. Click the "Samuel de Champlain Activities"...
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Micmac: Spiritual Leaders and Authorities
Micmac and Maliseet culture was guided by political and spiritual leaders. Both were held in high regard for their ability to communicate with the "unseen world".
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