History
At the LibraryBooks and videos about Acadians
WebsitesThe Acadians
Created by CBC, this features information on Acadian culture and history. Includes a timeline and a list of recommended web sites.
At the LibraryBooks and videos about the Underground Railroad
Fiction Novels about people escaping slavery
Books and videos about Black History in Canada
WebsitesBuxton National Historic Site and Museum
Also known as the Elgin Settlement, Buxton, located near Chatham, was one of the last four black settlements in Canada started by former slaves from America.
Remembering Black Loyalists: Black Communities in Nova Scotia
From the Museum of Nova Scotia, a history of Black Loyalists who went to Nova Scotia from the United States after the American Revolution.
Black Loyalists: our history, our people
A comprehensive sites describing the events, people and settlements of these United Empire Loyalists. A not-to-be-missed site created by the government of Canada. Grades 4 and up.
The Underground Railroad
From National Geographic, follow the journey of a slave who escapes from slavery in the United States and heads to Canada.
This Week in History: Black Canadian Heritage
From Government of Canada, Information about important figures in Black Canadian History
At the LibraryBooks about Confederation
Books about the Fathers of Confederation
WebsitesCanadian Confederation
Outlines the events leading up to and following Confederation. Also includes biographical information on contributing Canadians from the National Library of Canada.
Confederation for Kids
Designed by the National Library of Canada, this site describes events and people and provides photographs associated with Confederation.
Development of the Canadian West
Library and Archives Canada's website tells the story of how immigrants made the West home, from Confederation through the early 1900s.
The Last Best West
The Canadian Museum of Civilization website features an interactive site on advertising for immigrants to Western Canada from 1870-1930.
At the LibraryBooks about explorers of Canada
WebsitesExploration the Fur Trade and the Hudson's Bay Company
Learn about the fur traders in Canada and the formation of the Hudson's Bay company.
Passageways: true tales of adventure for young explorers
Learn about people of the past and present exploring Canada on this great new web site from the National Library of Canada. Grades 3-7.
Pathfinders & Passageways: the exploration of Canada
The most complete site we've found abount Canadian explorers created by the National Library of Canada. Use the explorer's index to find out more about the explorer of your choice!
Shackleton's Expedition
Learn all about Ernest Shackleton's exciting expedition to Antartica in 1914. This Nova web site includes diary excerpts, a timeline and interview transcripts. Grades 3 and up.
The Columbus Navigation Homepage
Find out about Columbus's travels, ships, crew, navigation and more. Includes a timeline.
At the LibraryBooks about Fur Traders
WebsitesExploration, the Fur Trade and Hudson's Bay Company
This site describes the formation of the fur trade and the exploration of Canada.
Information about the fur trade in New France and Acadia and after 1760.
A great resource for primary and secondary sources from museums and archives across Canada.
The Cariboo Gold Rush
Searching for gold in British Columbia in the 1850's and 1860's.
A detailed description of the Hudson's Bay Company from its inception to today. Also includes information on important figures in the company's history, a timeline and an interactive map of its fur trading posts and ports.
At the Library
Books about the Great Depression in Canada
Books about the Economic Conditions 1918-1945
Novels about living during the Great Depression
WebsitesThe Thirties
A webtour of images from the Great Depression produced by the McCord Museum. Include detailed descriptions of each image. Does require a flash player to view the images.
At the LibraryNovels about the Halifax Explosion
WebsitesHalifax Explosion
Find out what happened on Dec 6, 1917.
History General Resources At the Library
General books on modern History
General books on 19th century History
Websites
Spartacus Educational
Find out about wars, Nazi Germany, child labour, women's emancipation, slavery and more events in history. Grade four and up.
The One Hundred Great Events in Canadian History
A timeline of Canadian history from 985 to the present.
At the Library
Books about Immigrants to Canada
Websites
Multiculturalism in British Columbia
Role of First Nations peoples, fur traders, explorers and immigrants in the settling of British Columbia.
At the Library
Books about the Korean War
Websites
Canada and the Korean War
From Veterans Affairs Canada, a list of recommended sites.
At the Library
Books about Louis Riel
General Books about the Metis people
Websites
Louis Riel
Includes a list of books about Riel, as well as some websites about his life.
At the Library
Websites
New France, New Horizons
An online exhibition created by Library and Archives Canada. Information about daily life, government, trade, worship, warfare and more.
Pioneers
Recipes, toys, farm tools and more! Primarily American focused.
Susanna Moodie and Catherine Parr Trail
Learn about the emigration and settlement experiences of two of Canada's most famous pioneers. Created by the National Library of Canada, grades 7 and 8.
Upper Canada Village: tour the village
Learn about different occupations in the 1860's in Canada.
Homework Help: Pioneer Stories at the Library
At the Library
Biographies of Canadian Prime Ministers
Websites
First Among Equals: the Prime Minister in Canadian life and politics
All about the role of the Prime Minister in Canada.
Prime Ministers of Canada
Created by the Library of Parliament, biographical information about every Canadian Prime Minister.
This Day in History
From History.com find a feature article and video about an historical event that took place on today's date in history.
War of 1812-1814
Find out about the battles, soldiers, daily life, forts and women's lives during the war.
World War IAt the Library
Books on World War I 1914-1918
Books on Canada and World War I
Websites
The Canadian Military Heritage Website
Historical information on Canada's involvement in WWI from the battles, to uniforms, women in the war and more.
The Second World War
From Veterans Affairs Canada, a list of recommended sites.
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