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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Arnprior Through the Eyes of a Tourist's Postcard

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit of early postcards about Arnprior, Ontario give a glimpse into life there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The postcards show what people there considered notable - the buildings, the places, the industries, the activities.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
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Other

Georgetown Central b.i.a: Historic Downtown Georgetown

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgetown is located 45 kilometers from Toronto and is situated on the Credit River. It was founded in 1823 has been featured in many films because of the historic buildings that still remain standing. Links provide detailed information...
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Archives of Ontario

The Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past

For Students 9th - 10th
The province of Ontario has a rich agricultural heritage. This virtual exhibit celebrates farming in the province. Explore everything from settling the land and the building of communities around farming. Get a snapshot of farming life...
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Ontario Ghost Towns

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Ontario's ghost towns through this interactive website! Learn the stories of the many ghost towns in the province through both narrative and photos. Maps are also provided.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Loyalist, Ontario

For Students 9th - 10th
Loyalist, Ontario was one of the centres of settlement by the United Empire Loyalists in 1783 after the American Revolution. Brief information is given about the township.