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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Admiral Digby Museum: Digby County: A Journey Through Time
Digby, Nova Scotia is a community with a long history of oral tradition. This has played a large part in preserving the community's history as elders' stories, gleaned from interviews, have been preserved for the future. This exhibit...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Mt. Logan: Canadian Titan
Mt. Logan in Canada's Yukon Territory is the tallest mountain in Canada and the second tallest in North America. Learn about the people who live around it, the history of mountaineering in the area, and the science - both geological and...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Century of Education
This exhibit describes the history of education in southeast Saskatchewan over a 100-year period from its beginnings in one-room schools built by settlers up to today's modern system of education.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Prairie Mountain Promenade
The Prairie Mountain Regional Museum is a group of historic buildings that portray the history of southwestern Manitoba. You'll find here a one-room school, a Ukrainian Catholic church and an Anglican church, a police museum, settler...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Virtual Exhibit on Forensic Science
Discover the components of forensic science. There is also a link to a simulation in which you can apply your skills to solve a crime.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Christmas Traditions in France and Canada
This resource describes the differences and similarities between French and Canadian Christmas traditions. The best information can be found by clicking on the embedded links. Link to the French version is at bottom of page.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The First Shot Rang Out: The Battle of Duck Lake
This is a particularly interesting site because it combines photos of the battlefield at Duck Lake with background information.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Algonquins of Pikwakanagan County
In this exhibit, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan in Ontario describe how they have adapted to change over time but still are able to keep their culture and traditions alive. The exhibit included many photos of their brilliant clothing,...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Museum and Its Community
A gallery of photos of Battlecreek House Museum. The battle fought at Stoney Creek was a turning point in the War of 1812. Stories are told of the local people who fought the Americans.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Souls of Black Folk
This exhibit explores the history of the black community in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Serving King and Country
During the First World War and Second World War, the community of Transcona, Manitoba was crucial in the war effort as the town was the centre of maintaining the national railroad system . The efforts of this town and the impacts of the...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Wallace Sandstone: Building Stones for a Nation.
The sandstone formations in Wallace, Nova Scotia are examined as is the geological history of the area and development of the town. Artifacts, authentic photos, and stories of the people are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Windows on the Past: A Virtual Tour of Mahone Bay
The history of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia is viewed through original documents and photos as well as personal stories. This town was once the centre of Grand Banks fishing, privateers, and rum running!
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Women's History of the Southwest Coast of Newfoundland
The role played by women in the history of southwest Newfoundland is profiled in this exhibit.Authentic photographs and stories of these hard working fisherwomen are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Vatnabyggd: An Icelandic Settlement in Saskatchewan
This exhibit profiles Vatnabyyour/Lakes Settlement,Saskatchewan which at one time was the largest Icelandic settlement outside of Iceland.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Salute to Our Veterans
The community of Okotoks Alberta honours their War veterans with biographies of their fallen men here. These biographies provide students the opportunity to see the real stories, real faces, and real tragedies of war.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Ortona: The Canadian Battle, December 1943
The Battle of Ortona Exhibit profiled here follows the Canadian unit's journey to Ortona- from training, to waiting in Britain, to the attack in Sicily in December 1943.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Up in Flames: The History of Fire in Muskoka Region
The catastrophic fires in the Muskoka region of Ontario are profiled. Archival photographs are included in the exhibit.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Tsunami 1929: The Silence of the Sea
Life before and following a deadly tsunami which struck the area of Burin, Newfoundland is profiled. Archival photographs are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede
First introduced by the North West police to celebrate Dominion Day, the history of the stampede and the many rural sport events are profiled in this exhibit. Archival photographs and stories of the time are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Whitney Pier Historical Museum: The World at Our Doorstep
The history of the once bustling steel and coal town of Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia is profiled. Archival photos and town stories are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Through the Eyes of Everett Baker
Photographer Everett Baker captured the people, places, and events of Saskatchewan in this exhibit. Archival photographs and film are included as a means of preserving the past.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Tracks of Time
The history and importance of the rail industry to mining and lumbering in North Bay, Ontario is profiled. Archival photographs and stories are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Silver King From Discovery to Community
The founding and history of Nelson, B.C. is profiled. The discovery of rich mineral deposits led to a rush and the quick expansion and development of Nelson as well as a lasting impact on the entire area. Archival photographs and...