Smithsonian Institution
War of 1812
Luckily for those who aren't history buffs, anyone can guess that the War of 1812 happened in ... 1812. But how to cover the rest of the story? The resource does just that with effective direct instruction that includes statistics,...
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Office of the Prime Minister: Capital Scramble
Drag the provinces and territories to their locations on the map of Canada in this interactive game. Then unscramble the letters to identify the capital cities of each of the provinces. A paper pencil version may be printed.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Origins of Skiing in Canada's National Capital Region
A look into Canada's rich ski heritage through history and photographs in the Ottawa region.
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Ottawa, Canada: So Much to Discover
Find out all about living in and visiting Ottawa. A quick fact list and frequently asked questions makes learning about Ottawa easy. Great site to experience the capital city of Canada.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Canada
On this site, find information about Canada's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Lobster Plug Story in West Pubnico
What in the world is a lobster plug? Explore the exhibits of the village of West Pubnico, Nova Scotia to learn about "the lobster plug capital of the world." Archival photographs, documents, and local stories are included.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Steveston Recollections, the History of a Village
Steveston,B.C., a rich farming and fishing community at the mouth of the Fraser River, is profiled. Follow the history of the town known as the 'salmon capital of the world.'
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Canadian Heritage: Visiting the Capital
Resource designed to give complete preparation for a field trip to Ottawa and Parliament.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Subsistence of Early Outport Newfoundlanders
The people of Elliston on the east coast of Newfoundland have lived an isolated life. This exhibit examines how they successfully maintained a self sufficient life by living off the land and relying on each other.
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Virtual Heritage Winnipeg
The Exchange District of Winnipeg has been declared a National Historic Site of Canada. Take a virtual tour inside many of the district's buildings. Search through more than 3000 historic images and explore the history of many of...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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The Town of Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Ontario is part of the Greater Toronto Area. At one time it was known as the "Rose Capital" of Canada. Links provide information on the community, its municipal government, and tourism.