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Healing Power of Plants
Did you know that many drugs are based on plants? Explore plant-based medicine’s rich history! Focusing on Canada, this site has games, interviews with healers and scientists, a map of plants and real places to visit, quizzes and more: resources to satisfy the curiosity of young and old alike.
Creator(s):Coalition of Canadian Healthcare Museums and Archives; James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum; Museum of Health Care at Kingston; Niagara Apothecary; Royal Botanical Gardens
Contributor(s):Dr. John K. Crellin; Dr. James Low; Barb McKean; Joan O'Mara; Kathryn Pankowski; Felicity Pope; Ernst Stieb; Simonette Seon-Milette
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Interactive Investigator
Who is the murderer? Find out as you explore the complex world of forensic science through this online Interactive Investigator. You will be introduced to the major disciplines of crime investigation as you try to solve a murder through the eyes of Detective Janet Marlow and her partner Detective John Wilson. From examining the crime scene to collecting evidence, wound and blood analysis, document analysis, toxicology and much more. With the help of your new found understanding of forensic science you will solve a murder and ultimately gain an immense respect for the real world of forensic investigation
Executive producer:Canadian Heritage Information Network
Creator(s):Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Carleton University; Musée de la civilisation; Musée de la Police de Montréal de l'île Bizard; Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale de Montréal; Vancouver Police Centennial Museum; Vancouver Police Department
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Journeys & Transformations: British Columbia Landscapes
The landscape of British Columbia (BC) Canada changes dramatically from one part of the province to another. From the towering Rocky, Selkirk and Coastal Mountains to the gentle grasslands of the Peace district to the temperate rainforests in BC coastal areas, the landscape of British Columbia supports the eco-tourism, forestry, mining and fishing industries that drive the provincial economy. With exhibits featuring works from BC first nations, this virtual exhibit shows the beauty of the landscapes found in BC.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash
Creator(s):Royal British Columbia Museum; 7th Floor Media
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Landscape Change: Landscape Loss
The project includes a live web feed, quadrat analysis and time-lapse video of plant growth, interactive prairie history timeline, living memory videos, a prairie web forum and a virtual guided hike. In addition, the project includes a database of the museum artefacts (herbarium)which includes access to information on plant propagation. The project also has a children's section which includes animations and interactive games.
Creator(s):The Living Prairie Museum; Dr. P. Richard Perron; Jonina Ewart
Contributor(s):Rob Kovitz; G N Louise Jonasson; Jan Guenther Braun; Alicia Smith; Ryan Gorie; Alex Poruchnyk; Joe McLellan; Sumit Vijayvergiya; Michael Zajac; Buffy Handel; Hank Desjarlais; Jay Anderson; Jackie Avent; Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson; Dr. Matthew Boyd; Cynthia Cohlmeyer; Doug Collicutt; Gene Fortney; Orille Haugan; Cheryl Heming; Mimi Lamontagne; John Morgan; Lori Nichols; Rodney Penner; Allan Webb; Dr. Robert Wrigley; Liz Wreford; Sophie Nichol Sauve; Christina Harris; Lise Smith; Dean Syverson; Ida Giannini; William Francis Butler; Frederick Philip Grove; William Rees; John Madson; Wallace Stegner; Kathlee Keane; Kelly Kindscher; Valerie Taliman; Alison Calder; Virginia Petch; Robert W. Nero; Dr. C. Thomas Shay; Margaret Kapinga; Robert Kroetsch; Rachel VanCaeseele; A. Richard Westwood; Christie L. Borkowsky; A. L. Knispel; Dr. S. M, McLachlan; Julie Sveinson; Errol J. Bredin; James Hodgins; Carole Rubin; Sarah Kipp; Clive Callaway; Michael Linton; Raymond Hotomani
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Living Traditions: Museums Honour the North American Indigenous Games
The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is held every three years as a celebration of the culture and heritage of the First Nations peoples of North America. The games feature competition in dozens of traditional sports and events and include teams from Inuit nations and Metis communities. Stemming from a rich history of using athletics and competition to build community and teach social skills, the North American Indigenous Games bring unity among First Nations communities and present a living tradition for future generations.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash; Quicktime
Executive producer:Canadian Heritage Information Network
Creator(s):The Canadian Canoe Museum; The Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games; Musée des Abénakis; Museum of Anthropology; St. Boniface Museum; Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian; Woodland Cultural Centre; Sport Canada; 2002 North American Indigenous Games Host Society; North American Indigenous Games Council; Aboriginal Sport Circle
Contributor(s):Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Massive Change In Action
Massive Change In Action is an educational website that complements the Massive Change Exhibition. Massive Change is a project by Bruce Mau Design and the Institute without Boundaries, comissioned and organized by the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Creator(s):Bruce Mau Design; Institute without Boundaries
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Medi-Centre
Canada's contribution to the history of medicine has been considerable; medical discoveries such as insulin, the electric pacemaker, the child-proof medicine cap and much more were all created by Canadians. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame offers showcases of each distinguished Canadian including vital stats, biographical information and video documentaries. Don't miss the Games Lab which provides a fun and challenging environment to explore each Laureate's contribution to the history of medicine.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:QuickTime 5; Flash
Creator(s):Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Nature Under Glass
The Biodôme, a nature museum like no other in the world, invites you to take a virtual tour of its ecosystems. It's up to you to choose what you want to see and do. Immerse yourself in the shapes, sounds and colours of the Tropical Forest. Accompany the divers as they plunge into the main basin of the St. Lawrence Marine ecosystem, or get a bird's-eye view of its impressive cliffs. And listen closely. Can you recognize the birdsongs in the Laurentian Forest? Pretend to be an animal keeper and prepare a meal for the lynxes or take care of the penguin chicks. The site not only introduces visitors to some unusual facets of the plants and animals at the Biodôme, but also combines animation with sound and video to entertain and amaze the whole family.
Creator(s):Montréal Biodôme
This exhibit is also available in: French 

New Brunswick: Our Stories, Our People
The history of New Brunswick Canada is followed in this virtual exhibit that features the stories of the people of New Brunswick. Starting in pre-history with the oral history of the Wabahahki, the exhibit moves through the centuries to the days of the Acadians and the United Empire Loyalists of the American Revolution. The history of New Brunswick is told through stories, student projects, historic artifacts and panoramas of historic locations, which provide an overall storyline, giving the virtual visitor with an understanding of New Brunswick's distinct cultural heritage.
Creator(s):Heritage Branch
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Northern People, Northern Knowledge
The First Canadian Arctic Expedition ranks as one of the boldest undertakings in the history of exploration. Leaving Nome Alaska in the summer of 1913, these Canadian explorers mapped most of Arctic Canada over a three year epic journey; aided by the Inuit, the scientists traveled by dog sled creating and correcting maps of the Canadian Arctic. The expedition was practically out of contact with Canadian society for three years, returning in 1916 to a war in Europe they knew nothing about and with impressive artifacts and geological research which can be found in museums across Canada to this day.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash
Creator(s):Canadian Museum of Civilization
Contributor(s):Canadian Museum of Civilization
This exhibit is also available in: French 

On Canadian Ground: Stories of Footwear in Early Canada
'On Canadian Ground: Stories of Footwear in Early Canada' exhibits footwear from the land of the Inuit and the First Nations through to the work benches of the rural itinerant shoemaker, to the shoes of master shoemakers of Canada's urban centres and their early mass production. A selection of over 200 shoes, related artifacts, and a selection of 'memorable shoes' such as kamiks, moccasins, military boots, bottes sauvages, fancy dress and working shoes, reveals the diverse geographic and cultural history of early Canada.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash Player
Creator(s):Bata Shoe Museum
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Pelee Island/Middle Island: How We Got to the Present Millenium
Pelee and Middle Islands are the most southern points in Canada. Located in Lake Erie, the islands and Point Pelee national park are world renown for bird watching, diving, shipwrecks and history. With some of Canada's most interesting geography and geographic formations, Pelee and Middle Islands are geologically significant homes to rare birds and Canadian fauna, including the rare Red Mulberry tree and the Prothonotary Warbler. The islands are also home to the Point Pelee winery and several thriving eco-tourism businesses.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash
Creator(s):Pelee Island Heritage Centre - Windsor Public Library
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Rock'n Metal
Rock and mineral mining in Quebec is the backbone of the provincial economy. Learn about the mineral resources and the value of the mining industry in the province through this virtual exhibit. Covering all aspects of the mining industry from mineral exploration to use in industrial and construction materials, this examination of the mineral wealth of Quebec is as deep and rich as the mines themselves.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash
Creator(s):Musée de la civilisation
Contributor(s):Bienvenue Welcome Multimédia; Québec Mining Association; Musée Minéralogique et Minier de Thetford-Mines; La Cité de l'Or; Musée de géologie René Bureau - Université Laval de géologie René-Bureau - Université Laval de géologie René-Bureau - Université Laval; Canadian Museum of Nature; Polyvalente de Charlesbourg
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Sable Island: A Story of Survival
A remote island found 300km east of Halifax far out in the North Atlantic, Sable Island, Nova Scotia is also known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Due to this isolation, unique strains of several animal and plant species have evolved, the most famous being the wild herd of Sable Island horses and ponies. Many ships have run ashore on Sable Island due to its heavy fog; this eerie collection of shipwrecks made Sable Island a serious navigational hazard until the development of radar.
Creator(s):Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Contributor(s):Sable Island Preservation Trust
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Saguenay - An Exceptional Fjord !
The Saguenay Fjord is one of the largest yet least known Fjords in the world. Granting access to the mineral rich heartland of central Quebec, the Saguenay Fjord is an essential piece of the St. Lawrence River seaway. Starting at the St. Lawrence River, the fjord stretches through the Laurentian mountains deep into the Canadian Shield. The fjord is home to both salt and fresh water species including Beluga whales, Minke whales and Greenland sharks. Discover why Champlain considered the fjord the access to the fabled Saguenay Kingdom.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Quicktime; Flash
Creator(s):Musée du Fjord
This exhibit is also available in: French 

Salmon Tales
The salmon restoration projects run by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre are helping bring wild salmon back to the Fraser River estuary and Coal Harbour in Vancouver BC. The Vancouver Aquarium works with a number of community and business groups including BC Hydro and the Pacific Community Enhancement Society to restore critical salmon habitats, prevent stream erosion, and reintroduce wild salmon to their natural ecosystems. Visit the Fish House in Stanley Park to learn more about the Vancouver Aquarium's salmon restoration initiatives, or simply follow a link on this site.
Creator(s):Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
This exhibit is also available in: French 

SeasideLive: Marine Ecology and Related Issues
Climate change is affecting Nova Scotia and its coastal habitats. The Seaside Live website from the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History explores the issues of climate change and global warming as they affect the marine wildlife and ecosystem. The site also shows how areas such as the Mud-Flats in the Bay of Fundy and the Annapolis Valley are affected by climate change. The impact of global warming will cause environmental change; bringing new invasive species and possibly flooding coastal areas of Nova Scotia. Students can explore Atlantic marine creatures and learn about new species that might call our ocean home in the future.
Creator(s):Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
This exhibit is also available in: French 

The 'Respect to Bill Reid' Pole
Totem Poles are the most well known symbols of the Haida culture. The Respect for Bill Reid Pole was created to honour the memory of Bill Reid, one of the most beloved and popular Haida artists. Bill Reid was the creator of several powerful sculptures including the Spirit of Haida Gwaii; on display at the Vancouver International Airport. The Respect for Bill Reid Pole was created by several Haida totem carvers and raised at Haida House at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Creator(s):Museum of Anthropology
This exhibit is also available in: French 

The Fungus Among Us
The mushrooms and fungus among us are a kingdom of their own! The fungus kingdom is the largest branch of living species on Earth. The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History presents, 'The Fungus Among Us', a virtual exhibit featuring fungi in all its forms, including mushrooms, yeasts, lichen and molds. This exhibit includes a number of photos and illustrated images and offers students an interesting environment to study the mushrooms and fungus that live among us.
Creator(s):Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Contributor(s):George Barron, Professor emeritus
This exhibit is also available in: French 

The Making of Treaty 8 in Canada's Northwest
Treaty 8 was a historic event that had a significant impact on the northern First Nations in Alberta. 'The Making of Treaty 8 in Canada's Northwest' discusses the importance of this treaty and its impact on Northwestern Canada. Learn about the people involved, view a map of the area covered, and take a look at the actual treaty. Here you will be able to learn everything you need to know about Treaty 8 and how it has affected Canadians, and more importantly Alberta natives, since its inception in 1899.
Creator(s):Heritage Community Foundation
This exhibit is also available in: French 

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