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Canadian Content: Famous Canadian Inventors and Scientists
Includes a list of well known Canadian scientists and inventors with biographical information included.
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Confederation
This is a scene painted of the Father of Confederation. A photograph is also included for the Quebec Conference, 1864 with names.
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Virtual Gallery of Historic Saint John
Features early paintings of Saint John from a variety of artists that were created between the years 1750-1910. A brief description of each is given.
Archives of Ontario
Archives of Ontario: Soldiering in Canada, 1812 1814
This site allows students to explore the lives of officers and enlisted men during the War of 1812. It includes biographical information and battle tactics.
Archives of Ontario
Archives of Ontario: Detailed Chronology of the War
This site has an account of every battle and skirmish that took place during the War of 1812. This is not a detailed site in any sense, but does provide a chronology for clarification purposes.
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Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce: Our History
Newcastle Village in Clarke Township, Province of Ontario, Canada was part of the country that was once called "Upper Canada". It is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Information is provided on the community and its history.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: The Jesuit Relations
Information about The Jesuit Relations, early documents (seventeenth century) that chronicle the Jesuit missions to New France.
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Aboriginal Affairs: Spiritual
Explore the origins of native spirituality. Deference to the Glooscap and "cleansing" rituals provide examples for understanding native culture.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Marius Barbeau: Treasures of Canada Webquest
Students learn about various themes in Canadian history, including aboriginal history and cultures, French-Canadian history, and immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000. Working both independently and in small groups, they assume the...
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Heritage Puzzles
These puzzles are an educational way to have fun. The varying levels of difficulty make it usable for many skill levels.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jacques Cartier
Biographical information on French explorer, Jacque Cartier. Cartier is particularly recognized for his contributions of European exploration in Canada in the 16th century.
University of Prince Edward Island
The Canal Era in Canada: The Maritimes in the Canal Era
Scroll through to find information about canals in the United States and Canada during their development, particularly how it reduced transport time of products.