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British Columbia Archives Time Machine
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] - A virtual tour of Canadian history. Includes exhibits for kindergarten students through high school seniors. |
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Empire of the Bay
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] - The story of the merchants and explorers who settled Canada. From PBS. |
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Our Canadian Girl
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] - Follow the adventures of these fictional characters who prove Canadian history isn't boring. |
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Canadian Geographical Names
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] - Offers background information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, and national parks. |
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The 100 Great Events in Canadian History
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] - Draws attention to 100 events in Canadian history that most affected the nation and its people. |
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The Canadian West
[ Profile
] - 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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Canada's Constitutional Evolution
[ Profile
] - The National Archives of Canada presents a collection of documents, including portraits, historical maps, and medals relating to the country's constitutional history. |
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Canadian Museum of Civilization - History
[ Profile
] - Covers a wide variety of topics, including the origins of dog sled mail, the history of pensions, golf, nursing, TV, fisheries, and native people. |
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Quebec History: Quebec Act
[ Profile
] - 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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Canadian Confederation
[ Profile
] - 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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Women in Canadian History
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] - Lots of articles and pics and the latest news. |
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Important Moments in Canadian History
[ Profile
] - From prehistory to the present. Brief descriptions of the important events in Canadian history. |
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Civilization.ca
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] - A collection of links about Canadian history. |
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Social Sciences Resource Centre: History 414
[ Profile
] - 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
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] - Information about the formation of the country. Includes history, provinces, and a glossary. |
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Teaching, Learning and Farming at Craigflower Farm
[ Profile
] - 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. |
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Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Victoria
[ Profile
] - Documents pioneer life at Fort Victoria and includes a collection of medical instruments of Dr. Helmcken, pioneer doctor |
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The Cariboo Gold Rush
[ Profile
] - Provides overview of the gold rush, along with detailed information on related topics. Includes folk songs and interactive games. |
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The Gold Rush Town of Yale
[ Profile
] - A virtual tour of this 1850s town, a look at its people, and a special collection of activities for kids. |
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Canada Heirloom Series
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] - A seven-volume study of Canada's history and culture including photos, articles, and essays. |
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Point Ellice Collection of Household Victoriana
[ Profile
] - Learn about daily life in the Victorian Era through a virtual tour. |
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Becoming Canadian: Pioneer Sikhs in their Own Words
[ Profile
] - Reveals the experiences of early Sikhs in Canada and discusses the transformation from immigrants to naturalized citizens. |
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