- 1759 : From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham
The Seven Years War began in 1756 and was the first world armed conflict. This incredibly detailed website will walk you through the history of this conflict from the perspectives of the French, the British, the Canadians and the Amerindians. Over three hours of engaging and dynamic content detail this virtual tour of the Seven Years War created by the North American Battlefield Commission.
- A Day in the Life of a Trappist Monk
Spend the day in the life of a Trappist Monk and experience their true devotion to their religion and their dedication to Christianity. A Trappist Monk has a life of sacrifice living a voluntary life of poverty and celibacy acting in a humble way towards the earth’s finite resources. Through Gods word, Trappist Monks are trained in a discipline of heart and action to be responsive to the Holy Spirit. For more than 85 years Trappist Monks called Our Lady of the Prairies, a monastery in St. Norbert, just out side of Winnipeg, home. They moved to Holland Manitoba in 1978. Discover the true meaning about what it is to be a Trappist Monk.
- A Journey to a New Land:En Route Vers un Nouveau Territoire
“A Journey to a New Land” is a scientific journey exploring the history of the Ice Age and the origin of the first peoples in America. Produced with the aid of education professionals, this site includes different content for associated learning levels from primary to post-secondary. Explore the history of the ice age fed by archaeologies’ incredible discoveries along with the mysteries that still abound.
- A Scholar's Garden
Explore the cultural complexity and elegance embodied by a Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese garden. The only Chinese garden created in the last century, this “Yi Yuan” or “Garden of Ease” is characteristic of the private spaces within a Ming scholar’s residence. The Scholar’s Garden web site will walk you through the philosophical principles and concepts that went into creating this full-scale Chinese garden.
- Acadia - Lifestyles in the days of our ancestors
Acadian history in the Maritime Provinces of Canada dates back to the 17th century. Acadian history is rich with culture, and here you can learn about their lifestyles, architecture, food, and their daily life with educational games and a tour of the Acadian communities. The Acadian Historical Village invites you to learn about their culture, history, and explore the many facets of their lives.
- Agriculture in French Manitoba
Explore the history of Manitoba Agriculture and the role First Nations played during the early colonization of French Manitoba. Learn about early Manitoba Farms and the impact glaciation had throughout the Red River Valley. Discover how Manitoba Agriculture quickly took the role of providing products on a national and international level in the late 1800’s. You can even try your hand at a 3D Farming game!
- Angulalik - Kitikmeot Fur Trader
Stephen Angulalik was a remarkable Inuk. His skills and knowledge as a hunter and leader were legendary among his people, the Ahiarmiut. Angulalik was the owner of a successful fur trade post at Perry River (Kuukyuak), and his influence and reputation were known far and wide. Images and stories of Angulalik were published in magazines and periodicals around the world.
- Anno Domini: Jesus Through the Centuries
Explore the History of Jesus Christ and what has made him a worldwide Christian icon – “A man who belongs to the world”. With “Anno Domini, Jesus Through the Centuries”, you can visit the life of Jesus and his struggles as the Lamb of God. Learn about the history of Jesus and how he has been perceived over the past 2000 years.
- Artwork Awaiting Discovery
Canadian artwork awaiting discovery at the Maison Saint-Gabriel in Montreal! Explore the rich and varied history of Canadian art at this fine collection of Canadian artwork that spans the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Featuring artists from Lower Canada, (Quebec) and Upper Canada (Ontario), artists include, William Berczy, Georges Delfosse, Carlo Dolci, Louise Dulongpre, Theophile Hamel, Pierre LeBer, Antoine Plamondon and William Raphael.
- Athena's Heirs: Exploring Four Centuries of Canadian Science and Medicine
Experience the history of Canadian science and medicine in this exhibit that traces Canada’s technological progress from 1535 to the present. Athena’s Heirs guides students through three processes of scientific education and application, learning science, doing science and applying science. Learn about the depth of medical and scientific advancements in the history of Canada and the Canadian medical and scientific communities.
- Before E-commerce
Mail-order catalogues have a long tradition in the retail history of Canada. The Before E-Commerce website offers a history of the mail-order catalog business in Canada featuring vintage catalogues from Eaton’s, Simpson’s Army and Navy, Woodwards, and the Hudson’s Bay Co. The use of mail-order catalogues built some of the largest retail businesses in Canada while revolutionizing the art of marketing and merchandising around the world.
- Birds
Canada is home to thousands of species of birds. This virtual museum exhibition provides access to several Canadian museum displays about the birds of Canada, their migratory habits, geographic distribution and environmental habitats. The virtual exhibit provides an insight into the wealth of knowledge in Canadian museums about the world of birds and bird populations in Canada.
- Bone Snow Knives and Tin Oil Lamps
The first nations and peoples of what is now Canada have created ingenious pieces of art, tools and clothing from time immemorial. Discover the quality and craftsmanship of traditional first nations tools and objects in this virtual museum exhibit. The Bone Snow Knives and Tin Oil Lamps Exhibit draws from the collections of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and the Museum of Civilization in Hull Quebec. Examine works from pre-European contact and see how trade and European materials transformed traditional work from aboriginal first nations across the land now known as Canada.
- Butterflies North and South
A butterfly’s life cycle is an amazing journey. Learn about the migration patterns, and how to identify different species in your own backyard. All this can be found on “Butterflies North and South” a web site jointly created by Canadian and Peruvian experts in the field of Lepidoptera. Follow the famous migration of the Monarch Butterfly, the life cycle of a butterfly from the larval stage, how the Owl Butterfly can elude predators, why Silkworms cannot survive in the wild, and much more. Finally, learn what it takes to create a self sufficient butterfly garden in your own backyard!
- Canada In Space
Did you know that the International Space Station is the size of 3 hockey rinks? Canada’s contribution to space is celebrated in this interactive web site equipped with a myriad of interesting facts and biographies of famous Canadian astronauts. Explore the International Space Station from top to bottom including a comprehensive timeline of Canada’s contribution to the space program from 1839 to present.
- Canada's symbolic animals
At Canada’s Symbolic Animals we invite you to examine the powerful effect Canadian animals have had on the culture of Canadians. Discover the stars of Canada’s animal kingdom and have fun in the games area where free online crosswords and coloring samples are available for children.
- Céilidh air Cheap Breatunn
The Gaelic culture of Cape Breton has a legacy that goes back thousands of years. Gaelic-speaking Scottish Highlanders began coming to the island's shores more than two hundred years ago. To this day the ages-old Gaelic culture rings strong and true; in fact regarding instrumental music and dance, the Gaels of Cape Breton have preserved older cultural forms that have been lost in Scotland. The Gaelic culture was passed down generations through storytelling, song, music and dance in traditional get-togethers like a céilidh; the nearest translation for céilidh from Gaelic is 'a house-visit'. Through this site, we invite you to "céilidh" our Cape Breton Gaelic culture and explore our song, dance, music and storytelling traditions.
- Champlain : Travels in the Canadian Francophonie
Samuel de Champlain established the first permanent French colonies in Canada. Follow the travels, explorations and adventures of Samuel de Champlain in this exhibit celebrating the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s settlement. Using historical documents, images and texts, the multi-media exhibit illustrates the historical, geographic, symbolic and playful aspects of life in New France. Discover the earliest part of European history in North America, trade and friendship with local native nations, the beginning of the fur trade and the establishment of New France.
- Chilling Out
Among the astounding advances of the 20th Century refrigeration is an often underestimated innovation. The refrigerator has become so much a part of our lives it has affected the very direction of social history. From shaping the industrial revolution to the creation of home made ice cubes; the history of the refrigerator is an enlightening and interesting read.
- Christmas Traditions in France and in Canada
Christmas traditions in Canada and France are features of this virtual exhibit. The legacy of New France lives on in the Christmas traditions practiced in Canada. Drawing from the materials dating to the Middle Ages, the Christmas Traditions in France and Canada exhibit shows how the living cultural tradition inherits and borrows from the different cultures it encounters and demonstrates the French legacy remains vivid in the Canadian tradition in Quebec as well as in English Canada.
- Cloth & Clay: Communicating Culture
The textiles and ceramics of ancient Mesoamerica are featured in the Cloth and Clay, Communicating Cultures Exhibit. Drawing from the collections of the Textile Museum of Canada and the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, this exhibit organizes Mesoamerican textiles by geography and then by culture so that you can easily access images of our objects and retrieve general information about the different culture groups represented by the combined collections of the two museums.
- Cosmic Quest: Discovering Astronomy Through Science and Culture
Indigenous astronomy and science from the First Nations of Canada and the Aboriginal Nations of Australia are the explored in this virtual museum exhibit. Featuring ancient indigenous stories from the blackfoot, anishinabe and Australian aboriginal peoples, the Cosmic Quest web site helps students learn and discover astronomy through science and culture.
- Design Traveller
Industrial design affects every aspect of our lives from furniture to architecture to our work environments. The Design Traveller exhibit is a collaborative effort between the Design Exchange and the Virtual Museum of Canada featuring representations of Canadian industrial design spanning five decades from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. With materials ranging from retro decorative arts to post-modern computer stations, the Design Traveller exhibit challenges students and teachers to dig deeper into the fascinating world of Canadian industrial design.
- Dig This! The Cretaceous Period
Experience the world 65 million years ago while you explore the wonders of the Cretaceous Period. Utilizing the unique interactivity of the ‘Dig This!’ web site you will learn about the diverse flora and fauna that were emerging at the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover the incredible creatures of the Cretaceous Period as you learn how a Paleontologist reassembles the bones of fossils to create the scientifically accurate models seen at such world famous museums as the Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta.
- Drawing on Identity: Inkameep Day School & Art Collection
The First Nation art of the Inkameep Day School in Osoyoos, British Columbia is a symbol of perseverance, tolerance and genius. Displayed in museums around the world, this artwork was created by children of the Osoyoos Indian Band in an effort to depict their everyday realities and their evolving sense of identity between 1932 and 1942; a time of great economic and cultural change. Throughout this website you will discover how their teacher’s unconventional teaching style produced a previously unheard of First Nation art that earned international acclaim including numerous awards from London’s Children’s Wartime Drawing competition.
- Drawing with Light
Since the 5th century BC we have been fascinated by images formed by light. The website “Drawing with Light” explores the history of photography, a time which commenced when the art of light became first ‘fixed’ or made permanent in the 19th century. Enjoy an assortment of photographs collected by Canadian museums such as the National Gallery of Canada and learn how photography has been used to communicate throughout history the information and ideas about the world around us.
- Echoes from the Past
The prehistory of Quebec is explored in this rich multi-media virtual exhibit. Working on prehistoric archaeological sites across Quebec, archaeologists from the Universite de Quebec a Montreal have uncovered centuries of historic objects from first nations groups such as the Oneida, Mohawk, Iroquois, Inuit, Seneca, Algonquin, Cree, Huron, Micmac, Cayuga, Onondaga, Iroquois confederacy, Algonquians, Abenaki, Montagnais, Naskapi, and league of five nations. Featuring objects dating from the Early Paleoindian period to the Late Woodland period, the Echoes from the Past virtual exhibit creates a story as told by the landscape of Quebec’s prehistory.
- Explore Herschel Island!
Herschel Island is located at the mouth of the Mackenzie River Delta in the Beaufort Sea. As home to the Inuvialuit culture, the island has been settled since time immemorial. This virtual museum exhibit explores the history and culture of the island from the days of the whalers hunting bowhead whales for their meat, oil, bones and baleen to the present. Both the NWMP and the Hudson’s Bay Company established outposts on Herschel Island early in the twentieth century.
- Festivities of the Living and the Dead in the Americas
The Americas are rich with festivals celebrated by the diverse ethnic communities living in the Americas. This Virtual Museum of the Americas exhibit examines various festivities of the living and dead in the Americas featuring ten unique cultural celebrations held annually. From the world famous Calgary Stampede to the Dias de los Muertos, days of the dead in Mexico, students and teachers can learn about the festive traditions of the cultures of the Americas.
- Fire + Earth
Ceramic art and artworks from 57 accomplished Canadian ceramic artists are featured in this virtual exhibition. Created as a partnership between the Burlington Art Centre and the Itabashi Art Museum, the Fire plus Earth exhibit was seen in several art galleries and museums across Canada. The virtual exhibition features essays written by the curators and links to other works by the artists.
- Fort Selkirk Virtual Museum
Fort Selkirk is the historic living museum on the Yukon River. For centuries, Fort Selkirk was a trading settlement for the Selkirk Nation and the Coastal Tlingit. When the Klondike Gold Rush hit, the town grew enormously and was almost the capital of the Yukon before Whitehorse. A visit to Fort Selkirk takes you back in history to a time when cultural diversity and cross-cultural collaboration sustained the town until the Alaska Highway limited travel on the Yukon River. Today the town is a ghost town in the winter and a living museum in the summer. This virtual museum exhibit features the history and spirit of Historic Fort Selkirk.
- From Camp to Community: Cowichan Forestry Life
On the west coast of BC, Canada, Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley shelters forests that once lured loggers and now support communities of forestry workers. These communities take pride and interest in their own history, from the early camps to the towns of today. We invite you to discover the camps and the communities of Cowichan forestry life.
- Germany-Canada Migration
This exhibit examines German immigration to Canada over the past 300 years. Various themes on German migration to Canada are followed using personal accounts, images, historical text and census data, and Canadian and German government documents. Visitors are invited to explore the long history between Germany and Canada through the experiences of German immigrants to Canada.
- Gestures and Words
Discover Francophone artists of Canada with “Gestures and Words” and explore more then 200 years of Francophone art, sculptures, paintings, beadwork and more. See the diversity of these Francophone works of art that reflect the expression of the artists who created them. Pay a visit to the three galleries and survey the vast array of hundreds of timeless works of art by some of Canada’s best known Francophone Artists.
- Getting Better
Explore hospital care in Canada and the advancements that have been made over the years. Learn about the past and present instruments used to treat patients for a wide variety of ailments and how they have evolved with new science and technology. When it comes to finding information on everything from digital imaging to anesthesia, surgery to the morgue, Getting Better provides everything you need to know about hospital health care in Canada and the equipment used.
- Graveyard of the Pacific - The Shipwrecks of Vancouver Island
Graveyard of the Pacific explores many of the famous shipwrecks from throughout the years, the hazards faced by mariners, and what systems are in place to help prevent future shipwrecks. Discover the life of a shipwreck and what exciting finds await divers and underwater archaeologists alike. Research the history of British Columbia’s coastal waters and the large number of vessels claimed by this deadly coastline.
- Growing Up in Guelph
“Growing up in Guelph” offers a unique experience for children to visualize the development of the City of Guelph from the early settling days. Experience an interactive street-by-street tour of the city from a streetcar and fish the Speed River for the various fish found throughout the different time periods. Leaving the best for last, enjoy engaging audio biographies from the citizens of Guelph and a rich taste of history from a selection of famous local stories in audio and text format.
- Haida Spirits of the Sea
To this day the Haida Nation embraces the traditions maintained through hundreds of generations. 'Haida Spirits of the Sea' will take you on an awe inspiring journey into the history and culture of the Haida people. Experience each step of the construction of a traditional Haida canoe from picking the tree to the unveiling ceremony, explore the world famous Haida Gwaii Islands, and read a sacred story about how the first Haida totem pole came to be.
- Hands On!
Since 1928 the Manitoba Branch of the Canadian Handicrafts Guild has been creating works of art that symbolize the multicultural heritage of Canada. The mandate of the Manitoba Craft Guild was to search out new work and to preserve the old. From the start this branch set high standards as the women that comprised it were determined to improve their society and to recognize the talents, traditions and artistic merit that people from all nations brought with them. At 'Hands On!' you are invited to admire a sampling of these incredible contributions made by new and established Canadian artisans.
- Harvests of Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island has a rich history of its people depending on the land and sea for survival. A number of major industries have contributed significantly to the developing of this Atlantic Region including well known PEI potatoes, Malpeque Oysters, Silver Fox pelts, Irish Moss, and Mussel Mud. Harvests of Prince Edward Island will take you through the history of PEI and provide details on each of these significant harvests that have aided PEI to become the province it is today. While some of these industries and practices have faded with the past their roles were essential in developing the region into a self sustaining, and economical region.
- Healing Power of Plants
Discover the healing power of plants and the role they play on common items found inside your medicine cabinet. Medicinal plants have been used for years in Mohawk, Chinese, and other traditional treatments, and these plants have been refined into common over-the-counter and prescription medications. Learn how our ancestors were able to identify medicinal plants and harness their power of natural healing, as well as what medicinal plants may be native to your area. Get the answers to common questions. Are herbal medicines safer? Are they environmentally friendly? Take an online quiz to find out how much you know about today’s plant based medicines. Learn everything you ever needed to know about medicinal plants.
- Highway Workplace: The Canadian Trucker's Story
The history of Canadian trucking is summed up in this diverse, information-filled website. Examine the birth of trucking from the first A-frames and wagon trains to today’s advanced semi-trailers. The Highway Workplace would not be complete without relating trucking history; that of James Hoffa’s teamsters and the life stories of truckers on the road. Experience what it is like to live the seemingly nomadic life of a trucker and a glimpse of where the industry is expected to be in the near future.
- Hockey: A Nation's Passion
In Canada, hockey is the most popular of all sports. Hockey has a long tradition in Canada and this game forms the greatest shared passion from coast to coast. This virtual museum exhibit examines the sport of hockey and its impact on Canadian society and culture. From the early days of the NHL to the modern days of repeat Olympic and World Junior victories, the exhibit, 'Hockey in Canada - A Nation's Passion' covers the great moments in hockey history and the rules of the Canadian and international games.
- Holman: Forty Years of Graphic Art
The town of Holman, located in the raw vestiges of the frigid Canadian North has a rich Inuit culture that has long been expressed in world class artwork. Explore the work of several talented Inuit artists while you navigate a gallery of their best creations. Also learn more about the lifestyle, heritage, and culture of the Holman Inuit artists through stories and video available on the website.
- Horizons: Canadian and Russian Landscape Painting (1860–1940)
Canadian and Russian Landscape Paintings are featured at this virtual museum exhibit. The exhibit explores landscape painting in Canada and Russia, places depicted and techniques used between 1860 and 1940. Visitors can view over 250 works of Russian and Canadian art and read descriptions of the artworks as well as biographies of the artists and historical notes and resources.
- Ilititaa...Bernier, his men and the Inuits
Discover the harsh reality experienced by the most famous French-Canadian explorer of the Canadian Arctic. Captain Joseph-Elzear Bernier was one of the foremost seafarers in Canadian history; his exploration of the Arctic Archipelago set the scene for Canadian sovereignty. Captain Bernier and his formidable crew embraced the teachings of the hardy Inuit and managed to explore some of the most hazardous geography in the world. Take a moment and be awestruck by the singular strength that the explorers of the early twentieth century required. Equipped with audio narration, photos and fascinating journal entries right from the minds of the explorers, Ilititaa will show you a profound glimpse of Canadian history.
- In the Countries of the Francophonie
In the Countries of the Francophonie' is a web site devoted to the awareness of the various francophone cultures around the world in such places as Benin, France, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Vietnam. Thanks to the hard work of specific museums in each member country, you are invited to view an online collection of celebrated artifacts that embody their rich francophone heritage.
- 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.
- Inuit 3D
Explore the vast cultural riches of the Inuit people in this virtual museum experience. Inuit 3D is a collaborative exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the National Research Council of Canada. Featuring incredibly detailed and beautiful Inuit art, this virtual museum will open your eyes to a vastly different way of life. Inuit art such as soapstone sculptures and intricate carvings are accompanied by fascinating stories and facts provided by experts. Don't wait any longer! Jump right in and get a taste for living in a culture that has over 100 words for describing snow!
- 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.
- Landscape Change: Landscape Loss
We invite you to view a sobering examination of the erosion of the vast prairie meadows that stretched across much of the interior of North America in the 1800’s. Time lapse satellite imagery highlights the dramatic urbanization of this invaluable eco-system. Additionally, discover prairie meadow virtual scenery, children’s games, an interactive plant identification guide, and much more.
- Living Memories Pekuakamiulnuatsh
Discover the rich native history of the Ilnuatsh First Nations. Explore many aspects of their culture through audio recordings, interactive maps, timelines, and much more. Examine the impact of colonization on their culture; from visiting missionaries to the privatization of hunting lands and the statute of reservations.
- 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.
- Maison Saint-Gabriel, A Present From The Past!
The Montreal museum, Maison Saint-Gabriel has stood for most of the history of Montreal. As one of the original buildings on Ville-Montreal, the house stands as a living museum telling stories from the history of New France and Quebec. With exhibits from the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Maison Saint-Gabriel is a monument that tells the history of Montreal, Quebec and New France.
- Massive Change In Action
Massive Change in Action is your glimpse into startling innovations that either have, or will, change the world. Innovations such as Africa’s bicycle ambulance and hydrogen fueled cars are examined and related in story format. Designed to stimulate innovative thought these stories are sure to intrigue and impress young and old imaginations alike.
- Maxwell Bates: Artist, Architect, Writer
Maxwell Bates was a Canadian artist, architect, writer, critic and philosopher. Born in Calgary Alberta, Maxwell Bates was one of the most influential Western Canadian artists. The founder of Victoria BC arts collective the Limners, Bates helped form the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and was considered one of the world’s leading experts on colour lithography, mono-prints, figurative arts, expressionism, and expressionist arts. This virtual exhibit shows many of his artistic works, writings, architectural designs and ideas.
- 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.
- Meiji: Tradition in Transition
The modernizing of Japan and Japanese culture began in 1853 when Commodore Perry and his fleet of Black Ships arrived in Kyoto harbour. Previously, Japan was a feudal culture ruled by shoguns, samurai and daimyo in the Tokugawa era. Imperial Japan was reborn in the aftermath of Perry's visit with the installation of the Emperor Meiji in 1868. Meiji's reforms were modeled on western industrialization and made Japan one of the leading industrial nations of the twentieth century. This virtual exhibit examines the period leading up to and following the Meiji restoration.
- Milestones and Memories
The history of a Manitoba woman is told through the clothing displayed at The Costume Museum of Canada in Dugald Manitoba. Located near Winnipeg, the museum has 35000 artifacts spanning 400-years of Canadian and Manitoba history. The virtual exhibit shows the lives of Canadian women through the clothing and garments they wore throughout the centuries.
- Nature Under Glass
Discover the incomparable beauty of some of the worlds most diverse and unique ecosystems at Montreal’s world famous Biodome. Sheltering five real life ecosystems the Biodome offers glimpses of life in the most extreme ecosystems; from the Antarctic to a tropical forest. Examine each of these systems online in acute detail and get a taste of the Biodome experience.
- 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.
- Niitsitapiisini: Our Way of Life
Take an interactive journey into the rich heritage of the Niisitapi, known as the Blackfoot Tribe. This exhibit provides a comprehensive glimpse into the Blackfoot way of life; how they lived with their families, the environment and their neighbours. Additionally, learn how these relationships are important to the Blackfoot Tribe to this very day.
- North-West Mounted Police - A Tradition in Scarlet
The North-West Mounted Police was created to temporarily police Rupert’s Land, now known as the Northwest Territories of Canada. Little did anyone know that the NWMP would gradually grow into one of Canada’s most celebrated institutions; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Join one of the first recruits, Samuel Befield Steele, as he walks you through the fascinating history of the NWMP.
- 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.
- On Canadian Ground: Stories of Footwear in Early Canada
Canada covers a great land where extreme climate variations have required an impressive level of innovation in footwear. ‘On Canadian Ground’ is an examination of the history of Canadian footwear from the traditional kamiks of the Inuit and the moccasins of the first nations to the affect of European fashions introduced by colonists.
- Open Hearts - Closed Doors: The War Orphans Project
This site follows a young orphaned group of Jewish Holocaust survivors through their immigration to Canada after World War II. From the survivors' own words you will capture a snapshot of their lives from the concentration camps to the displaced person camps and their immigration to Canada as refugees. Aided by the Canadian Jewish Congress, many orphans remained in Halifax but many spread across Canada to Montreal, Toronto, Saskatoon and Calgary. This exhibit was produced by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
- Our World - Our Way of Life
The Inuit and Haida people have ancient and rich cultures, history and heritage which are shared on the Our World - Our Way of Life website. Exhibits from the Haida Nation of Haida Gwaii and the Inuit of Nunavut include carvings, war canoes, oral histories and ancient stories. Learn about the original occupants of the Queen Charlotte Islands and Canada's Arctic regions by visiting the distinct Haida, Innu and Inuit cultures featured on the 'Our World - Our Way of Life' website.
- Panoramas: The North American Landscape in Art
Landscape Art from Canada, the United States and Mexico is the theme of this virtual museum exhibit; 'Panoramas - The North American Landscape in Art'. Featuring oil and watercolor paintings from American, Canadian and Mexican landscape artists, this exhibit displays images of fine art paintings from the Smithsonian art gallery, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. This collection also shows students and educations the history of art, culture, modernization and urbanization in North America.
- 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.
- Perspectives: Women Artists in North America
The Perspectives exhibit is a celebration of artwork created by American, Canadian and Mexican women artists. Featuring hundreds of paintings, poetry and music clips from such famous women artists as Frida Kahlo, Mahalia Jackson, Emily Carr, Remedios Varo and Clementine Hunter; this exemplary exhibit demonstrates the lasting impact on art history made by women.
- Picturing A Canadian Life: L.M. Montgomery's Personal Scrapbooks and Book Covers
L.M. Montgomery is a Canadian cultural icon whose stories and poetry are loved around the world. This virtual exhibit gives visitors an inner glimpse of Montgomery's life and times through her scrapbooks and book covers. Author of 25 works, including Anne of Green Gables, Emily of New Moon and The Golden Road, Montgomery's writing brought world-wide attention to Canadian literature.
- Pier 21: Canadian Immigration Process
The 1.5 million people who arrived at Pier 21 on the Halifax waterfront between 1928 and 1971 changed the face of Canada. This exhibit and free online game is a celebration of these people and the struggles they faced that sent them to their new life in Canada. 1 in 5 Canadians are connected to Pier 21; is it a part of your past?
- Prairie Networks Past & Present Grain Transportation in Western Canada
In Canada, grain transportation has always been a key factor in Western Canadian agricultural and economic development. Grain and wheat transportation has changed over history, and in the process, has changed the history of Canada. From the development of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways to the establishment of the Wheat Board, the TransCanada Highway, the Port of Prince Rupert and the St. Lawrence Seaway, the hauling of grain and wheat has been central to Canadian History. From trucking to rail transport to the great shipping ports on each coast, Canada’s transportation and maritime infrastructure is designed around the transportation of Western Canadian grain and wheat.
- Remembering Black Loyalists, Black Communities in Nova Scotia
African Canadian history in Nova Scotia is tracked back to the 1780s when over 3000 black persons came to Nova Scotia as a direct result of the American Revolution. Escaping slavery and war, these people and their families came to be known as the Black Empire Loyalists. This virtual exhibit introduces a new generation of Canadians to the courageous men and women who founded two Nova Scotian Black Loyalist communities, Birchtown and Tracadie.
- Remembrances: Canada and the Second World War
In World War 2, Canada rose far above its size and national resources and sent one of the largest forces into battle of any commonwealth nation. Canada's Second World War contribution is the subject of this moving exhibit detailing the lives and untimely deaths of Canadian soldiers, merchant sailors and fliers in the RCAF. From the tragic battle for Hong Kong to the heroic Battle of Britain and the subsequent D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy, members of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force, distinguished themselves and solidified Canada's place in military history.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seasons of New France
The history of New France is one of many changes. The French Colonies of Quebec introduced Catholic customs and traditions to the new world ushering in centuries of social transformation. As European settlement took root in New France, groups like the Jesuits and the Ursulines de Quebec introduced the Catholic Church and its religious traditions. For much of the history of New France and the Province of Quebec, the Church provided schools and hospitals, making the Church one of the most important social institutions in the daily life of New France. Covering the clothing, religion, transportation, diet and economy of New France, this exhibit evokes life in the French colonies of New France and the Canadian province of Quebec.
- Staying in Tune
The Musical Instruments of the Francophonie, or French speaking nations are featured in this virtual exhibit. From the ancient traditional instruments of the Mossi to the modern guitars of Quebec, music is the other language shared between the nations of the Francophonie. The Canadian Heritage Information Network is pleased to sponsor this exhibit on music and traditional instruments from French speaking cultures around the world.
- SydenhamDiscovery.ca
The Sydenham River in southwestern Ontario winds through one of Canada's most ecologically and historically significant regions. Home to over 2500 unique species, the richest farming land in North America, the first commercial oil wells in the world and many of the battlefields of the War of 1812, the Syndenham river watershed continues to play an enormous role in the Canadian economy. Come discover the Syndenham River system and the towns, farms and historic monuments that line it.
- 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.
- The Astonishing World of Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments are common as every world culture produces sound and music. The University of Montreal Music Faculty World Music Research Laboratory is pleased to open its collection of over 500 unique musical instruments from all corners of the world. Discover the study of organology, seeing and hearing the evolution of modern musical instruments including drums, harps, xylophones and the guitar.
- The Bishop Who Ate His Boots
Missionaries who ministered in Canada's Arctic faced incredible obstacles and challenges. This is the story of some of the arctic missionaries in the late 1800s and early 20th century, including the bizarre and harrowing 51-day journey of Biship Isaac O. Stringer, known as the Bishop who ate his boots. With diocese stretching across Yukon and Northwest Territories from Herschel Island in the far north to Lake Athabasca in the south, the journeys of these arctic missionaries are legendary pieces of Canadian History.
- The Commissariat 3D Reconstruction Project
The Rideau Canal starts at the Ottawa Locks and stretches to connect Kingston Ontario with Montreal Quebec. Built to aid in the defense of Canada, the canal opened in 1832. Designed by the Royal Engineers under Lt. Colonel John By, the Rideau Canal took only six years to build and, at the time, was the largest engineering project in the British Empire. It was commissioned and championed by Lord Dalhousie, then Governor-in-Chief of Canada. This Virtual Museum exhibit shows a detailed 3D recreation of the Ottawa Locks and the Commissariat Building as they appeared in 1832 but does not include a recreation of historic Bytown.
- The Dewdney Trail
In the 19th century, British Columbia or New Caledonia as it was known then, was a-flood with gold fever as people rushed to take their stake of the unrivaled fortunes. One gold strike at the mouth of the Pend d'Oreille River happen to capture the attention of one too many American prospectors for the likes of the Government. As a result, Edgar Dewdney, an ambitious and trained civil engineer was commissioned to create a Coast to Kootenay pack trail route to keep the British Columbia’s valuable resources entirely within British territory. The resulting Dewdney Trail would give rise to many settlements and vital infrastructure that remains to this day. Take a moment and wonder at the stories of adventure and hardship that resulted from Edgar Dewdney’s exploration through British Columbia’s unrivaled beauty and terrain.
- The Fleetway
Displays memorabilia and photographs of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel's history from the start of construction in 1928 through to present day.
- The Folklore of le Détroit
Legends and folklore from French Detroit and Windsor are featured in this virtual exhibit. This site embodies the stories and history of the original francophone communities that settled southwestern Ontario between Lake Erie and Lake Saint Clair. From the mischievous Red Dwarf of Detroit to the talking horse who vanished in the great Detroit fire, these traditional stories comprise an oral tradition from which many of today's children's stories stem from.
- The Force in the North
The story of the Mounties in the Yukon is told by the men who served in the North. From dangerous patrols to isolated posts and the Northern lifestyle, hear about their adventures. Share in the history that opened Canada's frontier.
- 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.
- The Inuvialuit Place Name Virtual Exhibit
Inuit identity is expressed through their place names. This virtual exhibit translates these names from the Inuvialuktun language into English as it traces a route map through dozens of traditional Inuit settlements. Starting near the Mackenzie River delta, visitors journey around the south shore area of the Beaufort Sea traveling across Inuvialuit territories with audio and video presentations from Inuit and Inuvialut elders.
- 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.
- The Memory Collection: 20 Objects from the 20th Century
The Memory Collection is a time capsule of 20 objects depicting the 20th century. At the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History memorable objects from the past 100 years have been gathered ranging from electronics and vaccines to a copy of the declaration of human rights and a Coke bottle. On May 17, 2000, locked up in a specially made chest, the Memory Collection was hidden under the floor and will remain there unopened until May 17, 2100. Learn more about the items, the people, and the goal of the Memory Collection.
- The Photographic Studio of William Notman
Enter the world of photographer William Notman. Learn everything about this amazing Canadian photographer from Montreal and view a large selection of his famous works. ‘The Photographic Studio of William Notman’ is a photography museum of his 35 years of top notch photography and life’s work during the 1800’s. In 1860 Notman moved into larger quarters on Bleury Street in Montreal. 1860 was a big year for Notman. He presented the Prince of Wales with a maple box filled with more than 500 photographs, and was declared the “Photographer of the Queen”. Notman established the largest photographic business in North America, and at one time had as many as 7 studios in Canada.
- The Story of the Masks
Native masks are explored and the stories of the creatures they represent are explained. Visit Story of the Masks and learn about the culture and ceremonies behind both the native masks and the people of the Northwest Coast. Learn the significance of the Potlatch and the role it played in the Kwakwaka'wakw society and what happened when the Canadian government outlawed it in 1885. The Story of the Masks showcases a number of native masks and explains their importance in the native societies.
- The Trace Fossil Mystery
Trace Fossils give us insight into what ancient life and the environment was like. Learn all the details of which animals were responsible for these fossils, the different types of trace fossils, and even how to create your own casts and molds! Eastern Canada is very rich with a wide variety of trace fossils and you can find out which are most common, where they are located, and how they were created. The Trace Fossil Mystery will unlock some of the facts and explain everything you need to know about these clues from the past!
- The Women of Aspenland
The contribution of women is often forgotten in 'official' history; 'The Women of Aspenland' visits women's history in central Alberta and the important part they played in building community in the region. Learn about Canadian women's history and how they shaped the Aspenland region of Alberta. The Women of Aspenland exhibit profiles more than 170 women and their life stories, contributions, and the impact on the community. Here you can also visit some of the cities and towns in central Alberta to learn about their history and view a collection of photos.
- Through the Eyes of the Cree
Cree artist Allen Sapp captures Cree culture through his art and paintings. Recognized around the world as one of Canada's preeminent artists, Sapp maintains the Allen Sapp gallery in North Battleford Saskatchewan, near the Red Pheasant Reservation where he grew up. This gallery shows many of Sapp's paintings, which are currently touring Canada in the exhibition; Through the Eyes of the Cree. This virtual exhibition also includes interpretation of Sapp's art by several Cree elders.
- Tipatshimuna: Innu stories from the land
For the Innu, aboriginal history and tradition is found in the culture of the land. Innu heritage is tied to the land which is the basis for Innu spirituality, mythology, religion and cultural practices. The Innu, found primarily in Northern Quebec, Labrador and Newfoundland continue to hunt and trap for food and the caribou is their most important source of food and resources. This exhibit, Tipatshimuna, Innu Stories from the Land draws from Innu elders, stories, maps, oral tradition and history to show how the Innu live today and how that way of life has changed over the past fifty years.
- Toys & Games
Explore the history of games and toys at the Museum of Civilization / Musée de la civilisation. Travel back in our own histories to remember games and toys from childhood. The exhibit features toys from various periods in Quebec and world history and provides a rich catalog of ancient and modern games. From antique dolls to modern action figures, the Museum of Civilization / Musée de la civilisation exhibit Toys and Games is a nostalgic, educational trip back to childhoods throughout history.
- Tuugaaq:Ivory:Ivoire
Explore the rich heritage of the Inuit people through this virtual exhibition of historic ivory sculptures. Based on the ivory collection of Dr. Jon and Muriel Bildfell, this website will provide you with a glimpse of the life of the Inuit and the affect the Qallunaat (white people) had on their culture. The site is broken down into ten topics, each depicting Inuit culture through at least one focal ivory sculpture.
- Ukaliq: The Arctic Hare
The Arctic Hare is one of the most interesting Canadian mammals. An important part of Arctic ecology, Lepus Arcticus is used by the Inuit and Innu peoples for its fur and meat. Appearing throughout Inuit legend, stories and history, the Arctic Hare is known for its rich rabbit fur which is used to trim parka hoods, line Inuit boots and in Inuit art. The Arctic Hare is part of the historical oral traditions of the Inuit people in Northern Canada where it is known as Ukaliq. This exhibit draws from the Mammalogy Collection of the National Museum of Canada.
- Urban Life through Two Lenses
As a photo history of Montreal, the 'Urban Life through Two Lenses' exhibit from the McCord Museum in Montreal juxtaposes images of old Montreal against contemporary images captured at the same location. 19th century Montreal is remembered through the photographs of William Notman. When Notman's images are placed beside modern images by photographer Andrzej Maciejewski, viewers see a unique perspective of the changes that Montreal has undergone throughout the years. This virtual exhibit shows how economy and growth have affected our culture and the landscape of urban growth.
- Valentine's Day: Love and Romance Through the Ages
For Hundreds of years the 14th of February has been known as a day of love to romantics around the globe. 'Valentines Day, Love and Romance through the Ages' explores the history of Valentines day and the role it has played in a number of different cultures and countries from around the world. Learn what started it all, and how things have changed throughout the past few centuries of the history of Valentines Day.
- Video Art in Canada
Video Art in Canada is a free, bilingual, on-line educational resource about the history of video art in Canada, providing biographies, interpretive texts, learning tools, and a virtual exhibition featuring video clips from the winners of the Bell Canada Award in Video Art.
- Yukon Photographers: The Gold Rush Era, 1897-1900
Visit the Yukon Territory as it was more than a hundred years ago; 'Yukon Photographers: Gold Rush Era' explores the exciting times at the turn of the century through an extensive collection of Yukon photos. There were a number of photographers in the Klondike keeping photo journals of the developments of the time and many of their photos are displayed here. Enjoy an amazing collection of Yukon photos from the life and times of the Gold Rush that culminates into a revealing look at the past.
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