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"Honest" Ed Mirvish - Provides visitors with a background on the Toronto icon.
'Ksan Historical Village and Museum - Devoted to preserving and portraying the lifestyles of the Gitxsan. Contains historical information and store.
13th Battalion Black Watch Royal Highlanders of Canada - Living history group dedicated to reenacting the Great War (World War I) from a Canadian military perspective.
1st Reg't Lincoln Militia - Recreated unit of the 1812 Lincoln Militia in the Niagara region of Ontario.
Aboriginal Digital Collections (ADC) - Gateway to sites of First Nations images and information on a wide variety of topics, created by Canadian Aboriginal youth.
About: Death Came Silently: the Granduc Mine Disaster - Article in two parts, with a list of the victims, about the avalanche in 1965.
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts - Seeks to resurrect and formalize European medieval martial arts.
Acadian and French Canadian Genealogy Topics - Selected topics regarding genealogy and history.
Aero Space Museum - Contains a photo archive, ask the experts section, aviation stories, and space display. Operated by the Aero Space Museum Association of Calgary.
Africville@
Alaska's Gold - Learn about the Alaska gold rush through primary source materials such as diaries, newspapers, maps, photographs, government documents, and things people used in their everyday lives.
Alberni Valley Heritage Network
Alberta Centennial - Official site of Alberta's 100th birthday celebration. Includes events, history, news, and more.
Alberta Folklore and Local History Collection - Archival collection includes history, tall tales, humour, and stories of Alberta. The collection is housed in the Bruce Peel Special Collections Library.
Alberta Genealogical Society@
Alberta Heritage - Information about the archives, heritage organisations, historic sites, interpretive centres, and museums that preserve and interpret Alberta's heritage.
Alberta Railway Museum, The - Houses a collection of railway equipment and buildings with an emphasis on cars and locomotives from the Canadian National Railways and Northern Alberta Railways.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame - Interactive, hands-on celebration of Alberta's Sporting history which includes an interactive hockey rink, baseball pitching field, alpine skiing machine, and the honoured members gallery.
Alberta, Canada - Some historical information.
An unexpected find: the Benjamin Fisher watercolours - A series of Canadian landscapes painted by a British army officer when he was stationed there in the 1700s.
Anglicans, Puritans, and Quakers in Seventeenth-Century Newfoundland - In-depth research by Hans Rollman.
Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) - Represents archival institutions, all those working in archives, as well as users and supporters of archives.
Archives of Ontario - Contain historically valuable records relating to Ontario and genealogy.
Arnprior & District Archives (ADA) - Offers holdings information, mission statement, and more.
As Precious as Gold - National Postal Museum exhibit that explores the last great gold rush of the 19th century and the role of the mail carriers who provided contact between those so far from home and the families they left behind.
Association des Morin d'Amerique (AMA) - Offers membership information, heraldic description of coats of arms, paternal and maternal ancestry lines, and more.
Association for Manitoba Archives (AMA) - Offers education and training, advisory services, advocacy, and more.
Association of Canadian Archivists - Duties include encouraging awareness of archival activities and developments and the importance of archives to modern society.
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives (ANLA) - Presents a directory of archival holdings, eductaional programmes, membership information, and publications.
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum - Devoted to preserving both civilian and military aviation history. Features history, exhibits, hours, and aviation links. Located at the Halifax International Airport.
Barren Lands, The - Documents two exploratory surveys by J.B. Tyrrell of the Barren Lands region west of Hudson Bay, in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the area now known as Nunavut.
Bata Shoe Museum - Offers collections and exhibits of footwear from around the world, from ancient times to modern day.
Battle of the Plains of Abraham@
Battlefield House Museum - Living history museum and site of the historic Battle of Stoney Creek on June 6, 1813.
Baynham / Cale / James / Majumdar - Features information on the Baynham family of Herefordshire, the Cales and James families of Monmouthshire, and the Majumdar family.
BC Archives: Amazing Time Machine - Features educational galleries covering BC history topics drawn from the province's K-12 social studies curriculum.
BC Golf Museum - Nonprofit organisation dedicated to the preservation and promotion of golf history in British Columbia.
BC Ministry of Women's Equality: Women's History Month
Bellevue - Short description and hours of the former residence of Canada's first Prime Minister.
Belliveau de la Nouvelle-�cosse - r�union de familles Belliveau et B�liveau en 2004.
Bezansons of Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore - Features genealogy of the Bezanson, Turner, Power, and Walsh families; plus other personal interests and lots of family photos.
Bilodeau / Billaudeau - Genealogical information on the Bilodeau or Billaudeau family.
Black Donnellys, The@
Black Loyalists: Our History, Our People - Describes the story of the escaped slaves who fought for the British in the American Revolution and were evacuated to Canada.
Bonsecours Market - Offers exhibitions, boutiques, galleries, and more in Old Montreal.
Bowen Island Museum and Archives - Museum and historical society that offers historical tours of homes and gardens annually. Provides information on the Community Museum and Higgin's Cabin.
Bower - Contains genealogy information about ancestors and relatives of Wayne Bower.
Bramhill - Traces the history of this family, which dates back to 1700 and seems to have originated in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England.
Brisco & Spillimacheen - A History - Includes general history of the area and genealogical and family history.
British Columbia Archival Network - Provides information and links to archival repositories, archival descriptions, the Archives Association of British Columbia, and other archival resources in BC.
British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM) - Collects, restores, and preserves aircraft and artifacts related to the history of aviation in Canada, with emphasis on BC.
British Columbia Black History Awareness Society, The
British Columbia Cemetery Finding Aid - Searchable and downloadable database of interments.
British Columbia Folklore Society
British Columbia Historical Federation - Dedicated to stimulating public interest and encouraging research in British Columbia history.
British Columbia History
British Columbia History Internet/Web Site, The - Tracks Internet and web resources for the study of British Columbia's history.
Cabot, John (1425-c.1500)@
Canada and the Great War - Details major Canadian engagements, including photos and poetry and information about the treatment of deserters.
Canada Aviation Museum - Offers archived photographs and descriptions of a range of aircraft.
Canada GenWeb Project - Committed to the collection and distribution of Canadian genealogical data on the web.
Canada Remembers the Korean War - History, photo gallery, and student information devoted to the Canadians who served during the war. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Canadian Association for Conservation - Offers information on Canada's national organisation for the preservation of cultural property.
Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants (CAPHC) - Represents the interests of professional practitioners in many related fields of heritage conservation.
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - Dedicated to the history of bush flying and forest protection in Canada. features floatplanes, seaplanes, waterbombers, and forest fire fighting artifacts.
Canadian Communications Foundation - Chronicles and documents the history of Canadian broadcasting. Includes a searchable database and audio and video samples.
Canadian Conservation Institute - Created in 1972 to promote the proper care and preservation of Canada's cultural heritage and to advance the practice, science, and technology of conservation.
Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) - Provides coordination within the Canadian archival system.
Canadian Enterprises Gallery - Search for the histories of individual companies and enterprises that contributed to the growth and development of Canada.
Canadian Fire Fighter's Museum - Tells the story of fire fighting in Canada from approximately 1750 to 1950.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum
Canadian Heritage Gallery - Offers an annotated collection of historical photos, maps, illustrations, and original documents.
Canadian Historical Association / Soci�t� Historique du Canada (CHA/SHC)@
Canadian Information: History - From the discovery of Canada by Europeans, through the making of the nation, to recent events.
Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives - Collects and maintains information and materials relating to the gay and lesbian movement in Canada and elsewhere, and makes holdings available to the public for the purpose of education and research.
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame - Advances the knowledge and appreciation of the development of medicine in Canada by commemorating those who have made significant contributions.
Canadian Military Heritage Project, The - Covers the American Revolution, Rebellion of 1837, War of 1812, WWI and II, North West Rebellion, and other Canadian war efforts, including peacekeeping missions.
Canadian Mining Hall of Fame - Features the history of mining in Canada, biographies of Hall of Fame inductees, and more.
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation@
Canadian Museum of Genocide - Proposal for a museum�dedicated to all the known instances of genocide.
Canadian Privateering - Describes the privately-owned warships that protected isolated communities from the 1600s to 1815. Includes lists of ships, people, and the story of Stan Rogers' song "Barrett's Privateers."
Canadian Railway Telegraph History@
Canadian War Museum - National military history museum which serves as a living memorial to those men and women who served in Canada's armed forces.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Features specs, photos, and history of the aircraft collection, articles, flightlines, restoration projects, and more. At the Hamilton International Airport.
Canadian's Visit to Vimy Ridge and World War I Battlefields - History and tour of Vimy Ridge and WW I battlefields in the Ypres or Ieper Flanders area.
Canadians, The - Biographies of a Nation - Commercial-free TV series emphasizing the connection between individuals and major Canadian and world events. Features teaching guides, synopses, work sheets, and more.
Carcross Community School - Features a comprehensive section on Yukon history, both pictorially and written, as well as a section to highlight the community, school, and students.
Cassiar... do you remember? - Newsletter, address book, photo album, reunion information, history, and more about this now-closed company mining town.
CBC Archives - Allows visitors to relive history through CBC radio and television archives.
CBC News Backgrounder: Ramon John Hnatyshyn (1934 - 2002)@
Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies - Library and research centre devoted to the study of the period from approximately 1350 to 1700. The Centre also organises a programme of lectures and seminars, and maintains an active series of publications.
Champlain, Samuel de (1567-1635)@
Changing of the Guard - 2006 commemoration of the 100th anniversary of British forces leaving Canada. Takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and celebrated through living history.
Children of Fort Langley, The - Lists the descendants of the Hudson Bay Company employees who worked out of Fort Langley in British Columbia between 1827 and 1874.
Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act Redress in Canada - Official site for the campaign. Features resources on the history, speeches, petitions, and more.
City of Richmond Archives - Features virtual exhibits and a searchable online photo database. Also provides an all-media search for locating physical records and maps.
City of Toronto: Museums - Information about historic attractions.
City of Vancouver Archives - Holdings searchable on the Internet, including collection of scanned photographs. Also offers general archives information.
Clan MacNeil in Canada - Offers information on the MacNeil and McNeil clans in Canada.
Clan MacNeil in Canada - Details history, members, and more.
Clan MacNicol Society Canadian Branch - Actively promotes, fosters, and encourages the family spirit for the names MacNicol, Nicholson, and Nicol.
Clan Ross Association of Canada, Inc. - Provides the association history, Clan Ross history, family history, and association projects and coming events.
Classic CKLW - Known as the Big 8 of the 1960s and 1970s. Contains remembrances, sound clips, and a discussion board.
Colony of Avalon@
Commemorative Reflection on the Edmonton Tornado and Hailstorm, 1987 - Collection of photographs assembled to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Edmonton tornado.
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum - Dedicated to the preservation of the history of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and to those airmen who trained and served their country in WWII.
Communities: �le-�-la-Crosse - History of the northern community.
Comox Air Force Museum - Covers Canadian military aviation in its evolution from the Royal Flying Corps to Air Command of the Canadian Forces.
Confederation@
CoolWomen - Bringing the history of women in Canada within reach of the girls and women who live here today.
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - Museum features the maritime history of Cowichan Bay. Also offers courses in traditional boatbuilding.
Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives - Displays and promotes the history of the Cowichan Valley.
Cradle of Hockey - Information on the possible birthplace of hockey.
Craigflower@
D-Day Recollections - Jim Wilkins, who sereved with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Company B, describes his experience in the Juno Beach landing.
Daredevils of Niagara Falls - Chronological listing of people who attempted or completed crossings of or barrel trips over Niagrara Falls. Includes tightrope walkers, swimmers, divers, and more.
Death Trap Defies Treasure Seekers for Two Centuries - Historical account of the Money Pit from the official site of authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, who used it as an inspiration for their novel, Riptide.
Dictionnaire G�n�alogique Franco-Ouest - databank of genealogical information of francophones from Western Canada.
Diefenbaker Web - Homage to our 13th Prime Minister.
Diefenbunker, The - Canada's Cold War Museum - site is a bunker that was built in 1959-1961 to house Canada's leaders in the event of a nuclear attack.
Digging Up Your Roots - Genealogy blog with stories, links, and more.
Dominion Institute's Memory Project,The - Campaign to help Canadian veterans share their experiences with students online and in classrooms. Features teaching tools and archive of stories.
Don's Cemetery Page - Includes biographies of personalities from the early days of Calgary who now rest in Calgary area cemeteries.
Dr. Mel Baker's Homepage - Essays on the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dufferin County Museum & Archives - Focuses on the history of the county, including many artifacts and a reference archives.
Dupee - Dedicated to the descendants and families of Peter Dupee, born about 1810 in Canada.
Durlene's Genealogy - Researching the Germscheid surname from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Early Canadiana Online (ECO) - Collection of early printed Canadian materials preserved on microfilm and available online. From the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (CIHM).
East European Genealogical Society - Registered nonprofit organisation identifying and marshalling genealogical resources for East European research.
Emma Pauline Johnston's Autograph Book, 1882-1893 - Features trascription, photos, genealogical information, and more.
Empress of Ireland: The Shipwreck That Time Forgot@
English Settlers of Lacolle, Quebec - index of the seigniory's many English settlers, and their parish of origin. Read about English settlement, access photos, documents, genealogy records, and more.
Evolution of the Federal Franchise - How the right to vote has evolved in Canada.
Exploration and Settlement: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
Exploration Place, The - Hands-on natural science and history museum.
Fafard - Ma propre lign�e jusqu'� Jean (1598-1696). Textes sur ses deux fils. Histoire de Trois-Rivi�res. Mes coordonn�es.
Famille d'Orcanie - Participe aux Grandeurs Natures organis�s par le Royaume d'Avalon � Saint-Marc-sur-le-Richelieu.
Family Roots of Pictou and Antigonish Counties - Provides research archives, eraly Pictou county history, and ships passenger lists.
Famous 5 Foundation, The@
F�d�ration qu�b�coise des soci�t�s de g�n�alogie
Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg - Housed in a 1904 fire hall and featuring many vehicles, a library, over 10,000 cataloged photos, and other archives and artifacts.
Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia - Features many pumpers and engines as well as photos, artifacts, historical apparatus, and a library.
First Among Equals: The Prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics - Site for children that looks at the job of prime minister and at the personal lives of the people who have been prime minister.
First Generation African Canadian Women on Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada - Describes black emigrants from the U.S. who arrived in BC to escape restrictive racial laws and hoped to strike it rich during the Fraser River gold rush.
For King and Country - About Stanley I. Hillier and the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve.
For King and Empire - Devoted to the experiences of Canadian soldiers in the Great War.
Fort Henry@
Fort Langley National Historic Site@
Fort Museum - Official museum of the North West Mounted Police, the predecessors of the RCMP.
Fort Selkirk Historic Site@
Fort Steele Heritage Town - Historic town offers archives, costumed volunteers, and many varied exhibits.
Fortress of Louisbourg - Presents tourist information about the fortress and 18th-century reconstruction on Cape Breton Island.
Fox, Terry (1958-1981)@
Franco-American and French-Canadian Genealogy - Resources for Canada, USA, and more.
Frank Slide Interpretative Centre - Highlights the rich history of the Crowsnest Pass amid the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
Franklin, Sir John (1786-1847)@
Friends of Bethune Memorial House - Seeks to teach Canadians about Dr. Norman Bethune.
From Colony to Country: A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History - Bibliographical pathfinder to Library and Archives Canada's extensive collections on Canadian military heritage.
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia - Introduces the association, new publications, meeting schedule, and the Nova Scotia genealogist.
George Johnston Museum - Dedicated to the history of the Teslin community.
German - Canadian Museum of Applied History - Documenting and reenacting the role of Brunswick troops in the defence and settlement of Canada, from 1776 - 1783.
Ghost Towns in the USA and Canada - Looks at ghost towns, old mines, and semi-abandoned villages in California, Nevada, Ontario, and Quebec.
ghosttownpix.com - Dedicated to communities which, whether due to lousy planning, impossible dreams, or rotten luck, just didn't make it. Stories and photos from Ontario and Alberta.
Glanmore Historical Museum - National Historic Site and home of Hastings County Museum. Features outstanding architecture, original furnishings, art collection, and themed history exhibits.
Goulbourn Township Historical Society and Museum - Committed to preserving local heritage and educating future generations about the community's roots.
Goyetche - Traces its ancestry to Jean Goyetche, a fisherman born in 1763 in Bayonne, France. Today, Jean's descendants number almost 1,000.
Graveyard of the Pacific - Virtual museum covering the shipwrecks of Vancouver Island.
Great Canadian Questions - The Dominion Institute brings together twelve leading commentators to explore six questions about Canada's past and future.
Greenhithe - Proto-incipient canton, based in Whitby/Oshawa region of Southern Ontario.
Greenwood Military Aviation Museum - Houses exhibits that encompass the early formation of the Greenwood base in 1942 and proceeding through the Lancaster, Neptune, Argus, and Aurora eras.
Halifax Citadel Regimental Association (HCRA) - Nonprofit organisation that manages and presents the living history programme, guided tours, and visitor services at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Halifax Explosion@
Halifax Fire Museum - Features the history of firefighting in one of Canada's oldest cities.
Halifax Restoration Project - Dedicated to finding and caring for the aircraft in which Canadians flew a majority of World War II operations.
Hallmark Society - Encourages the preservation of heritage buildings in the Capital Regional District of Victoria, British Columbia.
Hamilton and Scourge Project - Includes information and virtual tours of warships sunk during the War of 1812 in Lake Ontario, Canada, and information on underwater archaeology techniques.
Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society - Association studies and commemorates the history of Hamilton and Wentworth County, Ontario. Includes a list of public lectures.
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump@
Hearne, Samuel@
Heritage Canada Foundation - Encourages the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural, and scenic heritage of Canada.
Heritage Interpretation - Information on Fort Langley National Historic Site, with links to other heritage sites and museums.
Heritage Ottawa / Patrimoine Ottawa - Advocates on behalf of the preservation of heritage buildings and historic landscapes and educates and informs residents and visitors to Ottawa on the benefits of preserving the city's heritage from the perspectives of history, architecture, quality of life, and tourism.
Heritage Park Historical Village - Sights and sounds of pre-1914 western Canadian life are recreated in this living historical village.
Heritage Toronto - Has responsibility for the presentation of heritage programming, for heritage advocacy, and for fundraising.
Historic Downtown Bowmanville - Special events and happenings for every season.
Historic Headlines - Headlines collected from local newspapers for the Alberta Centennial Project.
Historical Atlas of Canada Online Learning Project - Uses thematic mapping to describe Canada's development.
Historicity: Toronto Then and Now - Digital library of historical materials about Toronto and its neighbourhoods from Toronto Public Library collections.
History of Hinton Alberta - Explores the history of the town, including the community, schools, businesses, and parks.
History of the Northwest Coast, A
HistoryLands - Offers activities and information on a selection of national historic sites. Based on the TV series of the same name.
HMCS Haida Historic Ship - Last example of the Tribal Class of destroyers. Includes hours of operation, history, tour of the ship, crew stories, and photographs.
HMCS Sackville - World War II-era corvette restored to its 1944 configuration and maintained by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust. Includes history, news, and tour information.
Holocaust Education in Canada - Examines Holocaust education in Canada in the context of anti-racism education, and calls attention to the need for more accessible resources including curriculum guides and bibliographic materials.
Hubbard, Mina - Includes background, biographies, and information about the centennial of her exploration of Labrador.
Hudson's Bay Company Archives, The - Includes documents, maps, photographs, art, audio/video tapes, and film of HBC business history, North American fur trade, mapping, settlement of Western Canada, Native history, and genealogy.
Hutchison House Museum - A living museum, owned and operated by the Peterborough Historical Society, depicts Ontario pioneer life 1840-1860. Features guided tours, bookshop, and Scottish teas.
Iberville, Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d' (1661-1706)@
Important Moments in Canadian History - From prehistory to the present.
Institut d'histoire de l'Amerique fran�aise - historical association offers membership, newsletter, and publishes the Revue d'histoire de l'Am�rique fran�aise.
Internment of Ukrainians in Canada 1914-1920 - Discusses the forced-labour and camp system used by the Canadian government to detain Ukrainian immigrants.
Island Register, The - P.E.I. genealogy and history, lineages, passenger lists, census, directory, and more.
Kean Family - Family tree of the Keans from Bonavista Bay, Flower's Island and Pool's Island, Newfoundland.
Kent County Branch - Ontario Genealogical Society
Killarney History - Contains anecdotes, summaries, trivia, and photographs detailing the history of Killarney.
Kingdom of Ealdormere - Society for Creative Anachronism in Ontario Canada.
Kings Landing Historical Settlement - Nestled along the banks of the St. John River. Brings to life the days of the early Loyalist settlers.
Klondike Gold Rush Links - Presents an extensive series of original articles, along with external links, about the details of the Klondike gold rush. Includes recaps of specific events, stories from individual stampeders, and more.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park - Park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District.
Klondike Trail Society - Residents interested in mapping and marking the Trail from Edmonton to Dawson City used during the Klondike Gold Rush.
Klondike Visitors Association - Attractions, events, history, and activities in Dawson City, the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Klondike Weekly, The - Weekly online magazine dedicated to bringing the Klondike Gold Rush and its characters to life.
Klondikers From Hollister, California - Presents transcripts of letters home from adventurers seeking gold in the Klondike and Dawson City. Originally printed in the Hollister Free Lance newspaper in 1898.
L'Anse aux Meadows@
Labour/Le Travail - Journal of Canadian Labour Studies.
Labrador Inuit Through Moravian Eyes - Online exhibit on the 250-year relationship between Moravian missionaries and the Inuit of Labrador. Features an interactive timeline, maps, articles, and a teacher toolkit.
Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre - Offers exhibits, programmes, and other heritage services.
Langley Story Illustrated, The - Full text with photos of a book on the early history of the Municipality of Langley, by Donald E. Waite.
Ledwell - Submit and find information on the Ledwell family name.
Legacy Project - Educational, multi-generational project to connect children and adults as individuals and as communities. Browse through their programmes, activities, and contests.
Les Patriotes de 1837-38 - Qu�bec's history of revolution.
Library and Archives Canada@
Life as a Student: 100 Years Ago - 1900 to 1905 diary of a young woman depicts the lifestyle of college students and her experiences as a young teacher. Later writings reveal her life as a homesteader.
Life on a Western Canadian Farm - Factual description of farm and farm community life in Western Canada during the 1920s.
Living Landscapes... Thompson-Okanagan: Past, Present, and Future - Virtual museum of the human and natural history of the Thompson-Okanagan region of BC.
Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar - Information on the Oak Island treasure hunt and the lost treasure fleet of the Knights Templar.
Lost Villages Historical Society, The - Provides Lost Villages history, museum hours and admission information, historical society events calendar, and related web resources. In English and French.
Lunenburg County Genealogy - Includes cemetery transcriptions, ship passenger lists, births, deaths and marriage info, and much more.
MacBride Museum - Interactive facility showcasing the natural and cultural history of the Yukon Territory.
MacDonald, John A. (1815-1891)@
Magic Assembly: Storefronts to Culture - Dynamic collection showcasing the multicultural complexity of Metro Toronto using maps to locate photos of stores as well as articles.
Maine Folklife Center - Collects folklore, oral history, traditional music, and photographs of Maine and Eastern Canada.
Mallandaine - History of the family from 1670 to the present day.
Manitoba Antique Automobile Museum - Home to an extensive collection of antique automobiles.
Manitoba Heritage Network - Provides information and services related to Manitoba's cultural heritage.
Manitobia: Life and Times - Offers history of Manitoba, including stories, photos, newspapers, and more.
Maple Leaf Up (MLU) - Nonprofit organisation dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the all-volunteer Canadian Army Overseas in World War II.
Marco Polo Project, The - Preserving the history of the Marco Polo, the 19th century sailing ship that combined the underwater body of a clipper with the midship section of a cargo carrier. With information about the ship's construction and travels.
Maritime Museum of British Columbia@
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Offers artifact photos, schedule, and information on exhibits and events.
McCord Museum - Offers a collection of national, provincial, and local cultural materials including costumes and textiles, ethnographic objects, and photographic archives.
McCrae, John (1872-1918)@
Mennonite Archives of Ontario - Archival and manuscript collections for Mennonite churches, organisations, and leaders in Ontario.
Mes Aieux - One of the most popular sites for Quebec genealogy. Database contains millions of marriages going back 400 years. Offers parent-child links allowing you to view your family tree in just a few clicks. Free memberships offered.
Moncur Gallery of Prehistory - Features an extensive collection of ancient artifacts portraying the earliest history of southwestern Manitoba.
Montreal - quelques batiments historiques de Montreal qui ont disparus ou pourraient disparaitre.
Montr�al, Municipalit� et M�tropole - photographies de l'histoire montr�alaise de 1920-1960, � travers les �difices, les lieux, les personnalit�s et les services municipaux.
Mounties Tame the Wild West - Tells how the North West Mounted Police brought law and order to the Canadian West.
Mus�e des Pompiers Auxiliaires de Montr�al - Brief details and photos of the museum.
Mus�e du Bas-Saint-Laurent Museum - Mus�e d'etnologie et d'art contemporain avec une collection virtuelle.
Mus�e Laurier - Historic site and fine arts centre including the home of Wilfrid Laurier, the 1851 H�tel des Postes, and the Maison Fleury. Includes exhibition and collection information.
Mus�e McCord Museum: The Dirty Thirties - Online exhibit of photos of the Great Depression in 1930s Canada. With historical information about the context of each photo, as well as a movie clip. By Michiel Horn.
Mus�e R�gional de la C�te-Nord - Promotes, protects, and studies the heritage and art of the Northern Coast region.
Mus�e r�gional des mines de Malartic - mission de pr�server et de mettre en valeur le patrimoine naturel min�ral et g�ologique de la r�gion.
Museum at Campbell River - Highlighting the history of the coastal region. Includes digital exhibits and archival photos.
Muskoka Heritage Place - Features the Steam Museum, the living Pioneer Village, and more.
Muskoka Lakes Museum
My Prince Edward Island Family History - Features the MacKinnon/McKinnon and Jackson/Jacklin genealogy.
Mystery Pit of Oak Island - From The Unnatural Museum.
MZTV Museum of Television - Collects, preserves, and exhibits a comprehensive collection of North American television receivers, from the formative first fifty year period between the 1920s and 1970s.
Naismith Visitor Centre - Dedciated to James Naismith. the founder of basketball, on the farm near Almonte, Ontario, where he was born and raised.
Nanton Lancaster Society and Air Museum - Commemorates the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and features aircraft displays including an Avro Lancaster Bomber.
National Air Force Museum of Canada - Official web site displays RCAF memorial collection. Find information on Air Force history of Canada, museum, aircraft collection, and events.
National Battlefields Park (Plains of Abraham)@
Naval Museum of Alberta - Three beautifully restored Royal Canadian Navy fighter aircraft and other exhibits representing the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.
New Brunswick Orchard - Details of many family trees.
New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame - Instills a pride and recognition in the accomplishments in sport in the province, and provides a continuity in linking past and future events.
Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
Newfoundland and the Great War - Interdisciplinary conference held on November 12-14, 1998 at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Newfoundland Museum@
Nicholson - History of the Nicholsons of Spryfield, Nova Scotia, who maintained the dams and lakes that supplied water for the city of Halifax.
North Pacific Cannery Village Museum - Visit the oldest surviving salmon fishery in British Columbia, Canada. Exhibits, guided tours, live performances, giftshop, accommodations, and restaurant.
Northern Sask.: Cumberland House - Description and history of the community.
Northwest Brigade Club - Canadian fur trade era living history reenactment club.
Northwest Journal - Quarterly publication for detailed, well-documented, and referenced information for Canadian fur trade era re-enactors, historic site interpreters, and educators.
Northwest Passage - Online resources about the quest for the Northwest Passage, the sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Includes profiles of explorers and ships, maps of expeditions, and information on how the passage is used today.
Northwest Rebellion of 1885@
Nova Scotia Genealogy Network Association - Provides access to and promotes genealogical resources pertaining to Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Museum@
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame - Honours excellence in athletes, teams, and builders, who have made outstanding contributions to Nova Scotia's sport heritage and culture.
Nova Scotia's own Treasure Island - Oak Island information and a 1955 radio broadcast about the treasure from CBC Archives.
NWT Archives Council - Encourages establishment of archival repositories.
Oak Island Tourism Society: History - The history of Oak Island and its mysterious Money Pit.
Oak Island Treasure - Searching for buried treasure by Bill Milstead.
Oak Island Treasure.co.uk - Research into the Money Pit mystery and a history of the excavations there, plus forums for treasure hunters and historians.
October Crisis@
Old Fort William - Step through the palisade gates into the world of the fur traders, two centuries ago.
On This Day: Today's Canadian Highlight
Ontario Black History Society (OBHS)@
Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid - Searchable database of over 1.1 million interments in Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Genealogical Society@
Ontario Heritage Foundation - Dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the province's rich and varied heritage.
Orth - Family history of Johann Peter Orth, born 1818, in Furstengrund, Hessen, Germany, and died in 1893 in Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
Oshawa Community Museum and Archives - Features historic houses with archives, gift shop, exhibits, and demonstrations.
Ottertooth.com: Keewaydin Way - Help research the second edition of The Keewaydin Way, a book about the history of North America's oldest private summer camp and canoe-tripping institution. By Brian Back.
Our Roots - Unique, online, coast-to-coast record of Canadian local histories reflecting the breadth and depth of Canada's heritage.
Panzergrenadiere - Group of military historians, enthusiasts, and re-enactors who portray the men of the 2nd Panzer Division of the German Army.
Parks Canada: Klondike National Historic Site - Commemorates the discovery of gold in 1896 and the role of large corporation mining in the Klondike.
Peopling of Canada, The (1891-1921) - Examines the movement of people into Canada and between regions during one of Canada's most important migration periods.
Peopling of Canada, The: 1946-1976 - Discusses an important phase in the history of the peopling of Canada when public opinion and official policy swayed the development of immigration policies.
Petrolia Discovery - Offering exhibits, tours, and special events relating to oil exploration.
Photographic Historical Society of Canada
Pier 21 Society@
Pioneer Life in Upper Canada - Includes where the pioneers came from, where they settled, and who was already there.
Point Ellice House@
Pointe-�-Calli�re, the Montr�al Museum of Archaeology and History@
Prime Ministers of Canada, The - Features portraits of Canada's leaders and provides an opportunity to learn about their lives and hear opinions about their achievements.
Prince Edward Island Potato Museum - Learn about the potato and treasures from the past.
Prince Edward Island Surname List - Surname database registry for those researching their PEI roots.
Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum - Offers information about rolling stock, buildings, events, and more.
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - Source for discovering Aboriginal and European history in the North and for exploring northern flora and fauna.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry - Preserving the history of Canada's contribution to the Great War by participating in reenactments in Canada and the U.S.
Princeton & District Museum - Offers local history exhibits in the Cowan Gallery and concerts and movies in the A/V Gallery. Features information on town founder Thomas Hornor.
Project H.M.S. Detroit - Full-size replica of the HMS Detroit which led Commodore Robert Hariot Barclay's Fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie. Includes photos, news, and membership information.
Project Roots - Dedcated to bringing together families of British and European children and the Canadian veterans who fathered them during the second World War.
Provincial Archives of Manitoba (PAM) - Treasure of written, visual, and aural information about Manitobans and their history.
Provincial Museum of Alberta@
Quebec Air and Space Museum - Nonprofit organisation, working to build the Quebec Air and Space Museum.
Quebec Nordiques (1972-1995)@
Re-enactment Events.com - Provides historical and fun information on reenactment events.
Records Management Institute (RMI) - Founded by a group of records managers for the purpose of exchanging information and ideas.
Red Lake Museum - Offers sections on aviation, the gold rush, fur trading, and aboriginal history.
Rejection of Confederation with Canada, The (1865-1874) - Why Newfoundland held out until 1949 to join Canada.
Remember Canada - Outlines Canada's involvement in conflicts from the South African War to the modern era, profiles veterans, and examines the Canadian Forces' mission.
Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre - Houses one of the largest collections of horse-drawn vehicles in North America, with over 200 carriages, wagons and sleighs.
Revelstoke Railway Museum - Museum was built to look like the old back shops in the CPR yard and displays the Mikado Steam Locomotive #5468 among other railroad items.
Road Scholar, The - Dedicated to Ontario�s historical trails, pioneer roads, and byways and highways.
Roedde House - Restored late-Victorian home, in the heart of Vancouver's West End offering guided tours for individuals or groups and public programmes.
Rouge River Watershed - Aboriginal history, wildlife and conservation efforts for this unique area.
Royal British Columbia Museum@
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Centennial Museum - History, current facts, and graphics; lots of information for educators and travellers.
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum - Includes details on the museum dedicated Canada's oldest regular infantry regiment.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)@
Saskatchewan Archives Board - Preserves documentary material from local government and private sources which have a bearing on the history of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society (SHFS) - Programmes include heritage coach tours, annual conference, Baker Slide Collection, historical registry, and more.
Saskatchewan Mennonite Cemetery Finding Aid - Database from the Mennonite Historical Society of Saskatchewan which will eventually include approximately 7,000 Mennonite burial plots.
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
Search for Gold in the Far North - Historic documents and photographs from the Yukon/Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 and the Alaska Gold Rush, Nome, 1899.
Secrets of Oak Island, The - Article by Joe Nickell suggesting a Masonic connection to the Oak Island enigma.
Shipwreck of the J.H. Jones - Information about the steamer lost in Georgian Bay on November 22, 1906.
Simon Fraser University
Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontarioo - Nonprofit museum about trains lists its rolling stock, exhibits, events, and dates and hours open.
Soci�t� g�n�alogique canadienne-fran�aise - Assiste ceux qui s'int�resse � la g�n�alogie, � l' histoire des familles, ou � la pal�ographie.
Soci�t� historique de la Saskatchewan - Devoted to the history of the Fransaskois, francophone people of Saskatchewan.
Society for the Preservation of HMS Bounty - Canadian nonprofit group made up of former crew, family, and friends who love the tall ship HMS Bounty.
Soiree'99 - Year-long event celebrating the province's 50th anniversary of Confederation.
Some Missing Pages: The Black Community in the History of Quebec and Canada - Educational project on the presence of the Black community in Canadian history.
Sooke Region Museum and Visitor InfoCentre - Features exhibits in the main building, working steam engine, artifacts, and a pioneer family cottage.
South Peace Regional Archives - Preserving the history of the Peace River District for teachers, researchers and genealogists. Includes information on holdings, finding guides, and publications.
Southern Alberta Pioneers and their Descendants - Devoted to people who lived in southern Alberta before 1891 and their descendants.
Southwestern Ontario Heritage Village - Attraction featuring various modes of transportation from the 1800s to present, as well as historic buildings and machinery.
St. Roch Preservation Campaign - Offers history, route, and volunteer information.
Stephenville Crossing - Provides a brief history of the town.
Stone Marker Erected for Meteghan Mystery Man - Article about the mystery man with a possible solution to his identity.
Stories From the Gold Rush - Tales of the people and villages associated with the Klondike and Alaskan gold rushes.
Straight Dope: What's the Scoop on the Mysterious Buried Treasure at Oak Island? - A summary of known attempts to recover treasure from the Money Pit.
Sudbury Regional Heritage Fair - Provides an opportunity for students to use any chosen medium to tell stories and share information about local heroes and events.
Testimony of the Canadian Fugitives - Interviews with former slaves who escaped to Canada.
The American Experience: Gold Fever - Companion web site to the PBS series programme on the 1890s Yukon Territory gold rush.
Them Days - Preserves the history of Labrador through publishing a magazine and collecting an archives. Site features history, photo gallery, community profiles, and more.
Third Parachute Brigade - WW2 British Airborne Reenactors in NW United States and British Columbia.
TimeLinks - Historical web site about Manitoba in the decade from 1910 to 1920, featuring clickable maps of communities, a photo archive, and reference section.
Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax, Nova Scotia - Halifax is where the maiden voyage of Titanic really ended, with graves of unclaimed victims and artifacts at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Today in Canadian History - Daily digest with the great events in Canadian history that occurred on this day.
Town of Meadow Lake - History - How the community beginning as a fur trading post, became a town.
Transit Museum Society (TraMS) - Established in 1986 to restore, preserve, and operate historical vehicles significant to the history of public transit in British Columbia.
Trent University Archives
Trent Valley Archives - Trent Valley Archives is a public advocacy group promoting the preservation, identification, and care of archives.
U'mista Cultural Centre - Houses one of the finest collections of elaborately carved masks, and offers other exhibits of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts.
U'mista Cultural Society@
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village@
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site@
University of Alberta - Department of History and Classics
University of Alberta Archives
University of British Columbia Special Collections and University Archives - Offers virtual displays, historical photographs, theses, and manuscripts.
University of Guelph@
University of Saskatchewan Archives - Offers directory of international and Canadian archival resources on the Internet, as well as university fonds information.
University of Toronto@
University of York
Upper Canada Village - Recreating life in a mid-19th century rural community.
Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project - Follows the life of the regions' sawmill communities.
Uxbridge-Scott Museum@
Uxbridge-Scott Museum Archives and Research Center - Local genealogy and history in Uxbridge Township, Ontario.
Vancouver Heritage Foundation - Assists in the conservation of Vancouver's architectural heritage.
Vancouver Maritime Museum - The principal maritime museum on the Pacific Coast of Canada.
Vancouver Museum - Links to current museum exhibits and events, and the 'Urbanarium' gallery dealing with urban issues and events in Vancouver.
Veterans Affairs: The Second World War - Includes a variety of features from Veterans Affairs detailing the history of the World War 2, including fact sheets, Canada's involvement, diaries, battles, and more.
Victoria Fire Department Historical Society - Preserves the history of the department through archives and a museum at No.2 Hall, Michigan Street. Features events information and a gallery.
Victoria Tombstone Tales of Ross Bay Cemetery - Includes tombstone art, history, and issues of concern to twentieth-century cemeteries.
viHistory - Includes historical census information, old maps and documents, links, and more.
Viking Trail - Discover the 1,000 year-old Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows and much more along this Newfoundland and Labrador trail.
Viscount Bennett Anti-Disinternment Website - Presents arguments against the disinternment plan, media clippings, and links about Viscount Richard Bedford Bennett.
Visualizing the West - Promotes scholarship, collaboration, and creativity in research of the cultural representation of the Western U.S. and Canada.
Vital Statistics: British Columbia Genealogy - Records of birth, marriage, and death occurring in British Columbia since 1872.
Voices, Vessels and Vellum - Digital images and text transcriptions of 18th century documents from New Brunswick, including letters, deeds, financial records, and agreements.
We Will Remember: War Monuments in Canada - Offers listings by province with photographs.
Web Directory: BCHeritage.com
Webster, John - Site of the Official Town Crier for Markham and East Gwillimbury.
Weidmark
Wellington County GenWeb - Offers genealogical and historical information for the townships and places in the Ontario County of Wellington.
Western Canada Aviation Museum - Aircraft and exhibits, including hands-on interactive children's section. Facility may be rented for special occasions.
Western Development Museum (WDM) - Saskatchewan's provincial museum of social and economic history with four exhibit branches located in North Battleford, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and Yorkton.
Western Manitoba Genealogy Pages
Western Showcase of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede - Hosts and showcases exhibits depicting the Western lifestyle.
Who Killed William Robinson? - Examination of the murder of escaped U.S. slave and Canadian emigrant in British Columbia in 1868. Historical whodunit looks at bigger issues of race, justice, and land claims.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - Museum, art gallery, and archives of the history of the Canadian Rockies.
Wikipedia: Oak Island - Article about the Nova Scotia island that is home to the famous Money Pit.
Wikipedia: The Lost Villages - Presents a hyperlinked profile of the ten communities in the township of South Stormont, Ontario, Canada, which were permanently submerged by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958.
Wilsons of Lambton County, Ontario - From Yorkshire, England to Lambton County, Ontario. Surnames Wilson, O'Brien, Pascoe and Colborne.
Winnipeg Jets (1972-1996)@
Wright, Calvin Brown - Recording information on the descendants of Calvin Brown Wright, born in Rochester, NY in 1859 and died in Brantford, ON in 1929.
Yarmouth's Runic Stone - The stone that leads some people to believe that Vikings visited southwestern Nova Scotia 1000 years ago.
Yukon and Alaska Genealogy Centre - Resource for genealogists and regional historians, with a searchable database of over 1.6 billion names. Includes ship passenger manifests, lists of Klondike stampeders from Montana and Australia, British Yukon Navigation Company employment application archives, and information on the Matanuska Colony, part of Roosevelt's New Deal.
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre - Discover the Lost Continent of Beringia.
Yukon Council of Archives (YCA) - Facilitates professional development and archival educational opportunities and helps to promote the public's understanding and use of archives.
Yukon Genealogy - Provides a searchable database with information on people who may have lived or worked in the Yukon Territory. Records include placer mining applications, a postmaster's list of people travelling in the Klondike, death records, and the 1901 census for Dawson City. Affiliated with the Dawson City Museum and Historical Society.

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