History

Canada History  

includes a timeline of the country's history along with documents, an art gallery, and much more.

Canadian Confederation

 the story of Canada?s creation, from the National Library of Canada.

Canadian Horse  

 learn about the horse that came from the stables of France, and played a vital role in the lives of early settlers in Canada and the United States.

Canadian West  

 check out this exhibit of the period when the population of western Canada exploded from less than a hundred thousand to over three million.

Heroes of Yore and Lore

  bios on Canada's heroes in the realms of myth, exploration, and the pursuit of excellence.

 

History and People

Canada has produced an incredible number of globally significant people and has experienced many fascinating events. Learn more by choosing one of the categories below

 

History of the HBC  

 get the complete history of this company that started off trading furs 330 years ago and has grown into one of the largest department stores in Canada. From the official company site

 

Klondike National Historic Sites, Canada  

 learn about the discovery of gold in 1896 Yukon territory, the Americans who rushed to claim some, and the role mining has played in the Klondike.

Life of Amerigo Vespucci

   summary of the life and accomplishments of this explorer.

Pioneer Life in Upper Canada

 learn about life during Ontario's early days with this site made for grade school children.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie  short biography of this man who explored Canada and became the second prime minister of Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

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Page updated November 10, 2008