Presents biographical information from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan on one of the members of the Regina Five, Art McKay whose work "brought attention to art in western Canada".

Click on a treaty number to access biographies of important aboriginal figures in treaty negotiations in Canada.

The basic concept of fuel cells is explained. Facts about the hydrogen and fuel cell industry in Canada are provided.

A thorough account of the party's rise and fall. Includes information on election results covering the period from 1935-1958.

This is a brief history that describes the establishment of the Alberta Railway by Alexander Tilloch Galt. It would be a means of moving coal from his companies coal properties to Medicine Hat. Included are maps, photographs and primary...

This brief history relates the construction in 1909 of what was to be an extensive network of lines, of which only two were built. An engineering challenge was faced during the construction due to a deeply incised, old glacial meltwater...

This is a brief history of a railway that was envisioned to be a "trans-prairie " railway and was planned to serve the settlers in the Red Deer area. Included are maps, and primary source documents.

Created in 2005, The Canadian Folk Music Awards promotes Canadian folk music in all its forms. Listed are the 2007 nominees for the awards and upcoming concerts.

Presents the 1988 Olympic Winter Games that were held in Calgary. Discusses the games, why Calgary was chosen and what occurred at the games.

The robin usually signals the arrival of spring in Canada. This brief description of the robin includes ten excellent pictures of the bird and its young.

Previously known as black ratsnakes, the gray ratsnake is one of the largest snakes found in Canada. Described are its characteristics, young and food.

Did you know that the common garter snake can be found in every province in Canada, except Newfoundland? This is just one of the interesting facts presented along with eight close up photographs.

Offers a biography on Montreal born painter and sculptor, Jean Paul Riopelle who was associated with the Automatistes. Although he lived in Paris most of his life, he won many awards and honors in Canada.

This recycling quiz for Grade 4 and up is helpful for promoting discussion.

An overview of the life of Jacques Cartier. Read about his four voyages, find maps of those voyages, and see drawings of his ships.

Information about John Cabot and Sebastian Cabot provided in a question-and-answer format.

A map of the United States in 1790 showing the territorial claims of the states at the time, and the British and Spanish possessions and territory disputes. The map shows the frontier lines or extent of settlement from the coast of Maine...

Fort Erie is a major port of entry to Canada from Buffalo, New York, yet it also has a rich past, and this Fort Erie Tourism website reveals activities relating to the War of 1812's battle of Fort Erie.

This web page is part of a larger National Library of Canada online exhibit about the Canadian West. Here is a reprint from a 1801 report from explorer and fur trader David Thompson on his successful route through the Rocky Mountains.

(1833-1912) Canadian statesman, privy council and queen's council member, and Premier of Ontario, Canada.

John Brant was a Mohawk chief and government official in Upper Canada, and he was the son of Joseph Brant

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "British Officer."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Eh?."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "British and French Flags."