University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of the United States
This extensive collection of Historical United States maps from the University of Texas Library Online cover early inhabitants, exploration and settlement, territorial growth, military history, and later historical maps. These maps are...
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: For the Love of God: The Mennonites and Benjamin Eby
Benjamin Eby was a Mennonite who brought his family to Canada from the U.S. in 1807. He carried with him 10,000 silver dollars sewn into 10,000 pockets in a quilt. The money was used to buy land which became the community of St. Jacob's...
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Mac Bride Museum
"MacBride Museum is a fun, interactive and educational museum that highlights the overall history of the Yukon".
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Manitoba Historical Society: Ross House Museum
Ross House in Winnipeg has the distinction of being the first post office in Western Canada. Learn about early postal services as well as the history of this mid-1800's building.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alex Decoteau Edukit: Students
Through a timeline, photographs, history, biography page and game zone, students will enhance learning and understanding of the life and times of Alex Decoteau.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Lacombe and North Western Railway
This is a brief history of a railway started by a group of businessmen and farmers that was to serve the agricultural area from Lancome to Rimbey. Included are maps and primary source documents.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Archeion Virtual Exhibit Dominion Button Factory
In what was called Berlin, Ontario (now Kitchener, Ontario), Canada's first button factory was established. This resource looks at the history and innovations of the business.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Galt Enterprises
This is a brief history that describes the establishment of the Alberta Railway by Alexander Tilloch Galt. It would be a means of moving coal from his companies coal properties to Medicine Hat. Included are maps, photographs and primary...
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Alberta Midland Railway
This brief history relates the construction in 1909 of what was to be an extensive network of lines, of which only two were built. An engineering challenge was faced during the construction due to a deeply incised, old glacial meltwater...
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: University of Alberta the Alberta Central Railway
This is a brief history of a railway that was envisioned to be a "trans-prairie " railway and was planned to serve the settlers in the Red Deer area. Included are maps, and primary source documents.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: New France
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
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World Web: Calgary: The Wild West Becomes a Modern Metropolis
Great reference article on Calgary in Alberta, Canada that once was called a 'cowtown' but is now a cosmopolitan city. Offers information on history, economy, climate, transportation, and special attractions.
Read Works
Read Works: The British Empire an Introduction to the British Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the history of the British Empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maple Syrup
A trip to the sugarbush is a popular field trip for many students. Before such a trip, or even just during the season, learning about the production of maple syrup is a great way to introduce a study of Canada's cultural heritage.
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Wikipedia: Rogers Communications
A detailed profile of one of Canada's largest communication corporations. A timeline of events, growth, and expansion are clearly laid out.
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Wikipedia: Front De Liberation Du Quebec
Presents the FLQ group which was a revolutionary group that wanted to separate Quebec from the rest of Canada. Provides information on their background and the different events they participated in.
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Vancouver island.com: Gulf Islands, British Columbia
Between the B.C. mainland and Vancouver Island are a number of islands called the Gulf Islands. Each has its own history, unique scenery, artisans and artists, and outdoor recreation. Visit the islands on this web site, and find out...
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Cypress Hills Massacre
The Cypress Hills Massacre occurred in the wake of the absence of legal authority in Western Canada after the Hudson's Bay Company presence declined. The murder of thirty Assiniboine Indians by American wolf hunters helped establish the...
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Council of Yukon First Nations
This is the umbrella organization for all First Nations groups in the Yukon. They are all listed here, as well as their languages, along with descriptive information. The history pages give brief descriptions of different phases of their...
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Museum of Ontario Archaeology
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology in London, Ontario conducts and supports research into the archaeological history of Southwestern Ontario in the past 11,000 years. The 'Discover' section describes some of the work being done by museum...
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Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Is Solar Energy?
Solar energy is explained well 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.
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Corporation of the Town of Newmarket: Town of Newmarket
The Town of Newmarket, Ontario is located in the Region of York 45 km north of Toronto. Information is provided on its business, events, and history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Montagnais Naskapi
Learn about the culture of the Montagnais-Naskapi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Waiting for the Streetcar in Georgina
Original photographs highlight the era and importance of a typical streetcar in Toronto,Ontario.
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