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Canadian Geographical Names - http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/
Offers background information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, and national parks. |
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Empire of the Bay - http://www.pbs.org/empireofthebay/
The story of the merchants and explorers who settled Canada. From PBS. |
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Social Sciences Resource Centre: History 414 - http://www.learnquebec.ca/
Review lessons for the Quebec required course, "The History of Quebec and Canada". Includes a review of each of the seven modules, links to other web sites dealing with the topics, and quizzes. |
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Confederation for Kids - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/kids/index-e.html
Information about the formation of the country. Includes history, provinces, and a glossary. |
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Women in Canadian History - http://www.heroines.ca/
Lots of articles and pics and the latest news. |
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British Columbia Archives Time Machine - http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-2833FB8/exhibits/timemach/index.htm
A virtual tour of Canadian history. Includes exhibits for kindergarten students through high school seniors. |
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Important Moments in Canadian History - http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/creative/links/his_home.html
From prehistory to the present. Brief descriptions of the important events in Canadian history. |
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The Canadian West - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/05/0529/052901_e.html
Gives an overview of the Northwest Passage, fur trade, scientific expeditions, and culture of the 1800s from the National Archives of Canada. |
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Canadian Confederation - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/
Explores Canada's role in the American Civil War as well as the war's impact on Canadian confederation. Includes timeline and a collection of little-known stories. |
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Library and Archives Canada - The Kids' Site of Canadian Settlement - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/premierescommunautes/jeunesse/index-e.html
Understand more about Canadian culture and heritage today by understanding who some of Canadians' ancestors are, and how they settled Canada. |
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Great Upper Canada Adventure - http://www.sydenhamdiscovery.ca/english/game.asp
Imagining yourself as a settler on the Sydenham River in the 1800's. An interactive game involving choices about planting, building, and choosing a career. |
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Point Ellice Collection of Household Victoriana - http://bcheritage.ca/peh/
Learn about daily life in the Victorian Era through a virtual tour. |
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The Cariboo Gold Rush - http://bcheritage.ca/cariboo/
Provides overview of the gold rush, along with detailed information on related topics. Includes folk songs and interactive games. |
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Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Victoria - http://bcheritage.ca/fortvictoria/
Documents pioneer life at Fort Victoria and includes a collection of medical instruments of Dr. Helmcken, pioneer doctor |
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Quebec History: Quebec Act - http://faculty.marianopolis.edu/c.belanger/quebechistory/readings/1774act.htm
Article from the Department of History at Marianopolis College describing the why the Quebec Act was written and the implications it has had on history. |
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The Gold Rush Town of Yale - http://bcheritage.ca/yale/
A virtual tour of this 1850s town, a look at its people, and a special collection of activities for kids. |
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Becoming Canadian: Pioneer Sikhs in their Own Words - http://www.sikhspectrum.com/102002/becoming.htm
Reveals the experiences of early Sikhs in Canada and discusses the transformation from immigrants to naturalized citizens. |
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The 100 Great Events in Canadian History - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/timeline/frame_top.htm
Draws attention to 100 events in Canadian history that most affected the nation and its people. |
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Our Canadian Girl - http://www.ourcanadiangirl.com/
Follow the adventures of these fictional characters who prove Canadian history isn't boring. |
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Teaching, Learning and Farming at Craigflower Farm - http://bcheritage.ca/craigflower/
In 1852, Scottish immigrants built Craigflower farm and schoolhouse under the Hudson's Bay Company. This interactive site provides a virtual tour of the self-sufficient farm, as well as an introduction to school and farm life. |