The Nickel Centre was a town lying both east and northeast of Sudbury Ontario. It was an independent town until 2000. There are five key communities in Nickel Centre: Coniston, Wahnapitae, Garson, Falconbridge and Skead. This article...

Norfolk County, Ontario consists of small communities located in a region that has been the centre of the Ontario tobacco industry. This article on the town of Delhi provides information on the community's history, geography, tourism and...

Petrolia, Ontario is know as "The Greatest Town on Earth." Located in Southwestern Lambton County, it has a unique and rich history and has been named by MacLean's Magazine as one of the five safest communities in Canada. Links provide...

Deep River, Ontario, is located on the Ottawa River. Information is provided on the area, its history and the outdoor and cultural activities that run throughout the year.

Collingwood is located in Simcoe County, Ontario and is a four-season tourist area that is also known for its annual weekend Elvis Presley Festival. Information is available on the festival, Collingwood's history, economy, and tourism.

As part of a video series, this clip profiles Stratford, Ontario which evolved from a small rail town into the Canadian home of Shakespearean drama. Learn about the men who conceived of The Stratford Festival, and make use of included...

The Town of Erin is located in Wellington County, just northwest of Toronto Ontario. Information is provided on the town's history, economy and tourism. The photo gallery contains an excellent collection of photographs.

St. Marys, Ontario is known as "The Stone Town." Links provide information on the town's services, businesses and recreation activities.

Cochrane, Ontario is located 720 kilometers north of Toronto in the Arctic Watershed. Its mascot is the giant Polar Bear Chimo (an Inuit word meaning "I am friendly" or "Welcome"). Information details the town's history, economy and...

The town of Aurora, Ontario, located in York Region, was the childhood home of Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada from 1963-1968. Information is provided on the town's government, business and leisure activities.

Goderich Ontario takes pride in describing itself as "Canada's prettiest town". Located in Goderich is the Huron Historic Goal and is the site of the last public hanging in Canada. Information is provided on the community's economy,...

Official website for the town of New Tecumseth, Ontario. Information for residents, which gives a good picture of life there, as well as information for visitors, which covers tourist attractions and cultural events.

Visit Durham county , just minutes east of Toronto. Durham consists of eight municipalities. Rich in culture and heritage Durham region celebrates 600 years of occupation by Iroquois, Huron and Mississauguas, who established the first...

This Guide is intended to assist facilitators to use the film as a starting point to address the healthcare crisis in rural communities across America. As our nation's demographics become more urban, rural populations are aging, have...

Accounts of African American migrations from the rural South to Southern cities. This resource provides not just accounts of the Great Migration focusing on the flight from the South to the North, but also the migration within the South...

The six teaching units of this site provide an overview of urbanization, its history, its potential, its problems. The site has lots of activities, and a game.

Agriculture plays an important part of Manitoba's history, economy, environment and future. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers visits to its site in rural Manitoba, and through this website explains important aspects of farming in...

Read about how cellphone technology is drastically changing life in remote villages of South Africa. Click on link for classroom lesson plan.

Wiarton, Ontario is known as The Gateway to the Bruce Peninsula. It is also famous as the home of Wiarton Willie and the Wiarton Willie Festival. Links provide information on the community, services and attractions. Access the link...

Haliburton is an Ontario county that is renowned for it tourism due to the regions many lakes and rivers. Information is provided on the areas government, economy and tourism activities.

The City of Temiskaming Shores is located in Northeastern Ontario and was created through the amalgamation of the towns of New Liskeard, Halliebury, and Dymond in 2004. Information is provided on the city's history, economy and tourism.

Gravenhurst Ontario was the first town in Muskoka and is known as the "Gateway to the Muskoka Lakes". It is a popular all season tourist area and home to the Ontario Fire College. Information describes the town's economy, history and...

Grimsby is located on Lake Ontario in the Niagara Region. Links provide information on the community's economy and services.

Visit the beautiful community of Elora, on the edge of the spectacular Elora Gorge with its 80 foot limestone cliffs. Information is provided on the many festivals and events that take place year round.