General Canadian History Resources
Explore this broad collection of resources on people, places and events in Canadian history, including building the railroad, the Klondike Gold Rush, the Halifax explosion and the discovery of insulin.
Prime Ministers of Canada
Prime Ministers of Canada and their terms of office since 1867.
Prime Ministers of Canada and their terms of office since 1867.
Premiers of Canadian Provinces
Historical listings of the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories, with related links.
Historical listings of the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories, with related links.
Governors General of Canada
Governors General of Canada and their terms of office since Confederation.
Governors General of Canada and their terms of office since Confederation.
Canadian Parliament Buildings Fire of 1916
A fire swept through the Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament Buildings on a freezing February night in 1916, killing seven people and reducing the Centre Block to a shell of icy rubble.
A fire swept through the Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament Buildings on a freezing February night in 1916, killing seven people and reducing the Centre Block to a shell of icy rubble.
Halifax Explosion
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
Winnipeg General Strike 1919
For six weeks in 1919 the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba was crippled by a massive general strike.
For six weeks in 1919 the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba was crippled by a massive general strike.
The Diaries of Mackenzie King
The diaries of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King provide a first-hand political and social history of Canada from 1893 to 1950.
The diaries of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King provide a first-hand political and social history of Canada from 1893 to 1950.
History of Capital Punishment in Canada
Timeline showing the history of the death penalty in Canada and the gradual abolition of capital punishment.
Timeline showing the history of the death penalty in Canada and the gradual abolition of capital punishment.
Canadian Election Firsts
In every election campaign, politicians are eager to claim historic firsts. Here are some factual milestones in the history of Canadian federal elections.
In every election campaign, politicians are eager to claim historic firsts. Here are some factual milestones in the history of Canadian federal elections.
Firsts for Canadian Women in Government
Ten historical firsts for Canadian women in government, from the first Canadian woman MP to the first Canadian woman Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Ten historical firsts for Canadian women in government, from the first Canadian woman MP to the first Canadian woman Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Books on Canadian History
These books offer a general overview of Canadian history, all in a friendly, readable style, and are also good reference books to keep on your shelves.
These books offer a general overview of Canadian history, all in a friendly, readable style, and are also good reference books to keep on your shelves.
Books by Pierre Berton
No one tells the stories that make up Canadian history better than Pierre Berton. Here's a selection of some of his best.
No one tells the stories that make up Canadian history better than Pierre Berton. Here's a selection of some of his best.
Canadian Air Force History
A timeline of events in Canadian air force history as well as historical information on RCAF squadrons and aircraft.
A timeline of events in Canadian air force history as well as historical information on RCAF squadrons and aircraft.
Canadian Constitutional Documents
This collection by William F. Maton includes pre-Confederation documents, like the Treaty of Paris, and constitutional proposals. From the Solon Law Archive.
This collection by William F. Maton includes pre-Confederation documents, like the Treaty of Paris, and constitutional proposals. From the Solon Law Archive.
Canadian National Railway Story
The history of CN, from pioneer railroads to present day. From the CN corporate site.
The history of CN, from pioneer railroads to present day. From the CN corporate site.
Discovery of Insulin
An overview of diabetes, the experiments that led to the discovery of insulin and background on the medical team, especially Sir Frederick Banting.
An overview of diabetes, the experiments that led to the discovery of insulin and background on the medical team, especially Sir Frederick Banting.
Early Canadiana Online (ECO)
The ECO project is a collection of online texts, English and French, of thousands of books and pamphlets tracing Canada's history to the early 20th century. About half are available to everyone; the rest to subscribers.
The ECO project is a collection of online texts, English and French, of thousands of books and pamphlets tracing Canada's history to the early 20th century. About half are available to everyone; the rest to subscribers.
Canadian Aviation History
Learn about the people, the aircraft, the companies and the legends in Canadian aviation history. From the Canadian Museum of Flight.
Learn about the people, the aircraft, the companies and the legends in Canadian aviation history. From the Canadian Museum of Flight.
History of Printing in Canada
Online exhibition on the evolution of the use of print for learning and communication in Canada. From the Library and Archives of Canada.
Online exhibition on the evolution of the use of print for learning and communication in Canada. From the Library and Archives of Canada.
The Canadian West
The arrival of Europeans and their settlement of the Canadian West and how they helped bring the West into Canadian Confederation. A digital exhibit from Library and Archives Canada.
The arrival of Europeans and their settlement of the Canadian West and how they helped bring the West into Canadian Confederation. A digital exhibit from Library and Archives Canada.
Klondike Gold Rush
A great collection of Canadian and U.S. information on the Klondike Gold Rush. From Explore North.
A great collection of Canadian and U.S. information on the Klondike Gold Rush. From Explore North.
Onderdonk's Way
Photographic documentary on building the railway in BC in the 1880s. Links to background documents too. From the Kamloops Art Gallery.
Photographic documentary on building the railway in BC in the 1880s. Links to background documents too. From the Kamloops Art Gallery.
Quebec History
A valuable resource on Quebec history beginning after the fall of New France. From Claude Bélanger at Marianopolis College.
A valuable resource on Quebec history beginning after the fall of New France. From Claude Bélanger at Marianopolis College.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Origins
The early days of the RCMP, including the establishment of the Northwest Mounted Police, policing the railway, the North West Rebellion and the Kondike Gold Rush.
The early days of the RCMP, including the establishment of the Northwest Mounted Police, policing the railway, the North West Rebellion and the Kondike Gold Rush.
Science and Engineering Hall of Fame
An introduction to Canadians who have made significant contributions to science and technology. From the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
An introduction to Canadians who have made significant contributions to science and technology. From the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
St. Lawrence Seaway
Timeline of events in the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway. From the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System.
Timeline of events in the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway. From the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System.
The Titanic and Halifax
The sinking of the Titanic left a legacy in Halifax. From the government of Nova Scotia.
The sinking of the Titanic left a legacy in Halifax. From the government of Nova Scotia.
Yukon and Alaska History
An extensive collection of history resources on the Yukon Territory and Alaska. From Explore North.
An extensive collection of history resources on the Yukon Territory and Alaska. From Explore North.