A scholarly site illustrates and documents heroic age of fur trade. Examines exploits of the North West Company and other Montreal-based fur trading companies. Includes full texts of manuscripts known as the Masson Papers from 1790 -1820.
Traces history and development of this firm from creation in Toronto up to its takeover by Gulf Canada in 1969.
Describes Fenian plans in the 1860s to attain control of what is now Canada and hold it in ransom for the freedom of Ireland.
Significant events and history of the people of the northwest Canada from 1774 to present day. Includes journal entries from Captain Cook, fur traders, Indian prophets, and ethnographers.
Collection of photographs, documents, illustrations, and maps highlighting Canadian history.
A passage from the Canadian Encyclopedia describes the origins of the name, "Canada".
Story of the pioneer homesteaders of Ladder Valley in Saskatchewan, Canada. Contains autobiographies, photos and links for further reading.
An online library, archive, museum and school all in one providing Canadian local histories and educational resources.
Hundreds of radio and television clips from the archives of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Weekly presentation on aspects of Canadian history related to commemorations by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and National Parks.
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