University of Prince Edward Island
The Canal Era in Canada: The Maritimes in the Canal Era
Scroll through to find information about canals in the United States and Canada during their development, particularly how it reduced transport time of products.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Usask Library: A Biography of Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker)
This is a biography of Pitikwahanapiwiyin or Poundmaker as he was known to the European Americans, one of the leaders of the Metis tribe that revolted against the Canadian government in 1885.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Usas Library: A First Hand Account of the Rebellion of 1885
A contemporary account by Alexander Campbell, a Canadian soldier of the "Rebellion of 1885" in which the Metis tribe revolted against the Canadian government.
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Black History Canada : The Arts
An informative look at the influence of African music in Canada.
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Crop Life Canada
Covers a wide variety of issues from pestcide facts and history to food safety and human health. This organization is involved in all aspects of industry-wide education, communication, legislation, regulation to protecting Canada's...
Canadian Museum of History
History of the Native People of Canada: Plano Culture
A brief description of the Plano culture in Canada. Find a picture of some of the distinctive projectile points.
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Center for Columbia River History: Promoting the Study of Columbia River
The Center for Columbia River History contains information about a river that spans seven states and a territory in Canada. Understand the environmental factors that contribute to this river.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Modern Emigration
Essay on Dutch emigration in modern times. Rather than the mass emigration that occurred during the 19th Century, emigration during the 20th Century to U.S. and Canada was on more of an individual basis.
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Town of Shelburne: Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Shelburne, Ontario is located in Dufferin County and is renowned for the Old Time Fiddle Championship that is held there in August. Links provide information on its history, businesses and events.
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Canadarm
A concise description of the development, function and history of Canada's most famous robotic and technological achievement.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Canada's Multicultural Policies
The multiculturalism of Canadian society is profiled in this comprehensive resource. Diversity,celebrations,benefits, immigration policies, and much more are addressed in this site.
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A Little History: Riel, Dumont & the 1885 Rebellion
A detailed account of the revolt of the Metis tribe and their revolt against Canadian control of their territory in 1885 in present day Manitoba.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Canso Causeway's History and Impact
Cape Breton Island was separated from mainland Nova Scotia until the Canso Causeway was built. The exhibit examines community life and industry before the causeway's construction as well as its impact on life after it was completed....
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Summers by the Lake: The History of Grimsby Park
The development of Grimsby Park, Ontario is profiled. It started as the home of early United Empire Loyalists,then temperance camps, and later to an amusement park and beach. The era ended as the town became part of big city urban...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Scrapbook History: Volunteer Women's Groups of Torbay
The contributions made by voluntary woman's groups in Torbay, Newfoundland are profiled in this exhibit.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Kirkland Lake: A Jewish History
The story of the once thriving Jewish community in the mining town of Kirkland Lake is profiled. Eventually the synagogues and businesses declined leaving only the people's stories and archival materials of the time.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Up in Flames: The History of Fire in Muskoka Region
The catastrophic fires in the Muskoka region of Ontario are profiled. Archival photographs are included in the exhibit.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Through the Eyes of Everett Baker
Photographer Everett Baker captured the people, places, and events of Saskatchewan in this exhibit. Archival photographs and film are included as a means of preserving the past.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Loyalist Link: The Forest and the Sea
Shelburne, Nova Scotia became a major safe haven for fleeing United Empire Loyalists. Its rise, success, and decline are profiled in the exhibit. Archival photographs and documents are included.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Prairie Fire
The growth of a prairie evangelical school located in Eston, Saskatchewan is profiled. Student life and interactions with townfolk as well as archival materials are included.
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Forgotten Pioneer Women of Dance in Canada
This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Vatnabyggd: An Icelandic Settlement in Saskatchewan
This exhibit profiles Vatnabyyour/Lakes Settlement,Saskatchewan which at one time was the largest Icelandic settlement outside of Iceland.
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: The Hubbard Expeditions
It was the goal of reporter L. Hubbard to complete an expedition into the interior of Labrador where no white man had previously gone. The exhibit profiles his ill-fated journey as well as the later successful one of his wife, Mina....
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