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A Day in the Life of a Trappist Monk
The monks of the Abbey of Our Lady of the Prairies have welcomed artists from the St. Norbert Arts Centre into their archival history. Here we have found a story of peace, a community of love and devotion, an ancient way of life guided by the principles of simplicity, self-sufficiency and prayer. Join us as we discover a spiritual journey through the humble daily life of a 21st Century monk.
Creator(s):St. Norbert Arts Centre
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash and QuickTime
Creator(s):Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
This exhibit is also available in: French

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
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash MX
Creator(s):Village Historique Acadien
This exhibit is also available in: French

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!
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash
Creator(s):Le Musée de Saint-Boniface
This exhibit is also available in: French

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
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Shockwave Flash
Creator(s):Maison Saint-Gabriel
This exhibit is also available in: French

Before E-commerce
The history of the mail-order business in Canada is portrayed through vintage catalogues, samples of commercial products, and historic photographs.
Creator(s):Canadian Museum of Civilization; Library and Archives Canada; Toronto Culture
Contributor(s):Carol Anderson; Christina Bates; Emmanuel Béland; Gaëtanne Blais; Neil Brochu; Nicole Cloutier; Catherine C. Cole; Jennifer Cook-Bobrovitz; Louise Duguay; Bianca Gendreau; Les Henry; Elisabeth Joy; Shirley Lavertu; Charles Long; Sylvie Marier; Eileen O'Connor; Lorraine O'Donnell; Hélène Plourde; Paul Robertson; Scott Robson; Marguerite Sauriol; Alan Stewart; Evelyn Strahlendorf; Tamara Tarasoff; John Willis
This exhibit is also available in: French

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
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash
Creator(s):H.R. MacMillan Space Centre; Peter Newbury, Ph.D .; Pauline Landry; 7th Floor Media
Contributor(s):Canadian Space Agency (CSA); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
This exhibit is also available in: French

Canada under the stars
Internet site about the history of canadian astronomy. Canada under the Stars” virtual exhibit highlights aspects of the legacy left to us by the impassioned stargazers of our country. It is thanks to this legacy that modern Canadian astronomers have garnered a world-class reputation in the field of astronomy.
Creator(s):ASTROLab du Mont-Mégantic
This exhibit is also available in: French

Céilidh air Cheap Breatunn
Welcome to 'Céilidh air Cheap Breatunn' a virtual céilidh experience celebrating Cape Breton Gaelic culture. We invite you to come and 'make a céilidh on us' and experience our proud heritage, unique to North America and indeed the world, as passed on through countless generations. Come and meet the Gaels of Cape Breton Island and explore our ancient language and its vibrant traditions of storytelling, song, music and dance. This unique virtual exhibit will give you insight into the wonderful legacy of our ancestors brought with them from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and preserved here in Nova Scotia.
Creator(s):Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach
Contributor(s):Jeff MacDonald; Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University
This exhibit is also available in: French

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
Creator(s):Textile Museum of Canada; Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
This exhibit is also available in: French

Design Traveller
Young and old alike will enjoy this educational Web site complete with an interactive game and word puzzles! The site highlights thirty-five objects from the Design Exchange Permanent Collection and also includes a Classroom Activities section with lesson plans to inspire every teacher!
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash
Creator(s):Design Exchange
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash; Quicktime; Windows Media Player; Acrobat Reader
Creator(s):Osoyoos Museum and the University of Victoria
Contributor(s):Osyoos Indian Band; Andrea N. Walsh
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash; QuickTime; Acrobat Reader
Creator(s):National Gallery of Canada; Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
Contributor(s):Lab)idéeclic!
This exhibit is also available in: French

Fire + Earth
Experience the art that can be born from both fire and earth with this exciting porcelain, ceramic, stoneware and earthenware exhibit!
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash; Quicktime; Acrobat Reader
Creator(s):The Burlington Art Centre
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
Executive producer:Canadian Heritage Information Network
Creator(s):Acadian Museum; Le centre communautaire des francophones de Talles de Saule; Confederation Centre Art Gallery and Museum; Galerie d'art de l'Université de Moncton; Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton; Musée d'art de Joliette; Musée de Willow Bunch; Musée Maison Saint-Gabriel; Musée régional de Rimouski; La Pulperie de Chicoutimi; St. Boniface Museum
This exhibit is also available in: French

Growing Up in Guelph
Explore the history and architecture of the City of Guelph. This exhibit allows children to experience rides on streetcars through Guelph and learn more about its immigration, fishing and aboriginal background. Children can also view videos and take a look into the future of this wonderful city!
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash 5; Quicktime 6; Acrobat Reader 5
Creator(s):Guelph Museums
This exhibit is also available in: French

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
Creator(s):Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Real Player; Shockwave
Executive producer:Canadian Heritage Information Network
Creator(s):Musée de la civilisation; Hockey Hall of Fame; Museum of Canadian Broadcasting; National Film Board
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash 5; Internet Explorer 5 / Netscape 6; QuickTime 5; 800x600
Creator(s):The Winnipeg Art Gallery
This exhibit is also available in: French

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.
This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash 6
Creator(s):Art Gallery of Hamilton; Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia; Edmonton Art Gallery; Irkutsk Regional Art Museum named after V.P. Sukachev; Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke; Musée nationale des beaux-arts du Québec; Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of Art; Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after M.A. Vrubel; Samara Art Museum; Smolensky State Museum-Reserve; State Art Museum of Altayskiy Region; State Tretyakov Gallery; The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Contributor(s):ADIT
This exhibit is also available in: French

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You searched for: Arts & Leisure Items 1 - 20 of 80 Next A Day in the Life of a Trappist Monk The monks of the Abbey of Our Lady of the Prairies have welcomed artists from the St. Norbert Arts Centre into their archival history. Here we have found a story of peace, a community of love and devotion, an ancient way of life guided by the principles of simplicity, self-sufficiency and prayer. Join us as we discover a spiritual journey through the humble daily life of a 21st Century monk. Creator(s):St. Norbert Arts Centre This exhibit is also available in: French 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. This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash and QuickTime Creator(s):Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden This exhibit is also available in: French 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 This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash MX Creator(s):Village Historique Acadien This exhibit is also available in: French 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! This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash Creator(s):Le Musée de Saint-Boniface This exhibit is also available in: French 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 This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Shockwave Flash Creator(s):Maison Saint-Gabriel This exhibit is also available in: French Before E-commerce The history of the mail-order business in Canada is portrayed through vintage catalogues, samples of commercial products, and historic photographs. Creator(s):Canadian Museum of Civilization; Library and Archives Canada; Toronto Culture Contributor(s):Carol Anderson; Christina Bates; Emmanuel Béland; Gaëtanne Blais; Neil Brochu; Nicole Cloutier; Catherine C. Cole; Jennifer Cook-Bobrovitz; Louise Duguay; Bianca Gendreau; Les Henry; Elisabeth Joy; Shirley Lavertu; Charles Long; Sylvie Marier; Eileen O'Connor; Lorraine O'Donnell; Hélène Plourde; Paul Robertson; Scott Robson; Marguerite Sauriol; Alan Stewart; Evelyn Strahlendorf; Tamara Tarasoff; John Willis This exhibit is also available in: French 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 This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash Creator(s):H.R. MacMillan Space Centre; Peter Newbury, Ph.D .; Pauline Landry; 7th Floor Media Contributor(s):Canadian Space Agency (CSA); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) This exhibit is also available in: French Canada under the stars Internet site about the history of canadian astronomy. Canada under the Stars” virtual exhibit highlights aspects of the legacy left to us by the impassioned stargazers of our country. It is thanks to this legacy that modern Canadian astronomers have garnered a world-class reputation in the field of astronomy. Creator(s):ASTROLab du Mont-Mégantic This exhibit is also available in: French Céilidh air Cheap Breatunn Welcome to 'Céilidh air Cheap Breatunn' a virtual céilidh experience celebrating Cape Breton Gaelic culture. We invite you to come and 'make a céilidh on us' and experience our proud heritage, unique to North America and indeed the world, as passed on through countless generations. Come and meet the Gaels of Cape Breton Island and explore our ancient language and its vibrant traditions of storytelling, song, music and dance. This unique virtual exhibit will give you insight into the wonderful legacy of our ancestors brought with them from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and preserved here in Nova Scotia. Creator(s):Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach Contributor(s):Jeff MacDonald; Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University This exhibit is also available in: French 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 Creator(s):Textile Museum of Canada; Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art This exhibit is also available in: French Design Traveller Young and old alike will enjoy this educational Web site complete with an interactive game and word puzzles! The site highlights thirty-five objects from the Design Exchange Permanent Collection and also includes a Classroom Activities section with lesson plans to inspire every teacher! This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash Creator(s):Design Exchange This exhibit is also available in: French 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. This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash; Quicktime; Windows Media Player; Acrobat Reader Creator(s):Osoyoos Museum and the University of Victoria Contributor(s):Osyoos Indian Band; Andrea N. Walsh This exhibit is also available in: French 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. This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash; QuickTime; Acrobat Reader Creator(s):National Gallery of Canada; Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography Contributor(s):Lab)idéeclic! This exhibit is also available in: French Fire + Earth Experience the art that can be born from both fire and earth with this exciting porcelain, ceramic, stoneware and earthenware exhibit! This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash; Quicktime; Acrobat Reader Creator(s):The Burlington Art Centre This exhibit is also available in: French 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. Executive producer:Canadian Heritage Information Network Creator(s):Acadian Museum; Le centre communautaire des francophones de Talles de Saule; Confederation Centre Art Gallery and Museum; Galerie d'art de l'Université de Moncton; Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton; Musée d'art de Joliette; Musée de Willow Bunch; Musée Maison Saint-Gabriel; Musée régional de Rimouski; La Pulperie de Chicoutimi; St. Boniface Museum This exhibit is also available in: French Growing Up in Guelph Explore the history and architecture of the City of Guelph. This exhibit allows children to experience rides on streetcars through Guelph and learn more about its immigration, fishing and aboriginal background. Children can also view videos and take a look into the future of this wonderful city! This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash 5; Quicktime 6; Acrobat Reader 5 Creator(s):Guelph Museums This exhibit is also available in: French 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 Creator(s):Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library This exhibit is also available in: French 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. This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Real Player; Shockwave Executive producer:Canadian Heritage Information Network Creator(s):Musée de la civilisation; Hockey Hall of Fame; Museum of Canadian Broadcasting; National Film Board This exhibit is also available in: French 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. This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Macromedia Flash 5; Internet Explorer 5 / Netscape 6; QuickTime 5; 800x600 Creator(s):The Winnipeg Art Gallery This exhibit is also available in: French 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. This exhibit uses the following plug-ins:Flash 6 Creator(s):Art Gallery of Hamilton; Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia; Edmonton Art Gallery; Irkutsk Regional Art Museum named after V.P. Sukachev; Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke; Musée nationale des beaux-arts du Québec; Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of Art; Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after M.A. Vrubel; Samara Art Museum; Smolensky State Museum-Reserve; State Art Museum of Altayskiy Region; State Tretyakov Gallery; The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Contributor(s):ADIT This exhibit is also available in: French Next Language Policy
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