Links - Canadian History - General

Canadian Confederation
This Library and Archives Canada site traces the history and development of the Canadian Confederation, from 1867 through the present. Much of the content from the original site, focusing on the influence of the American Civil War on Canadian history.
Canadian Museum of History: Online Exhibitions
Includes nuit Prints from Cape Dorset, Canadian Dress: The Confederation Era, The Virtual Museum of New France, Her Majesty`s Stamps, and First Peoples of Canada.
Important Moments in Canadian History
A chronological listing of events in Canadian history from prehistory to the present. Each event is briefly described.
Canadian Military History Gateway
Provides access to resources from Canadian museums, & libraries about Canada's military history.
Canadian Illustrated News: Images in the News: 1869-1883
From the pages of 19th Century magazine Canadian Illustrated News, thousands of images of people, places, and events across Canada and around the world.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Corporation of three Canadian Museums (the National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Aviation Museum, and the Agriculture Museum). Includes information on the collections and activities of the three constituent museums. Information available in French and English.
Canada's Digital Collections
Links to the projects included in Canada's Digital Collections (CDC). CD Includes Ojibway Northern Lights, History of Fort McMurray, History of Coal Mining in Cape Breton, Explorers of New France (The), Heritage of Baccalieu Trail, Celtic Music, Canada's Flag, Black History, and much, much more!
Canadian Encyclopedia Online
Searchable Canadian reference resource giving definitions of terms, together with links to suggested reading material which offer further information and put queries into context. Available in English and French.
Early Canadiana Online
This virtual library holds the most complete set of full-text historical content about Canada, including books, magazines and government documents.
Pathfinders and Passageways: The Exploration of Canada
Examines phases in the discovery and exploration of Canada from pre-history to the 20th Century. Also offers an index of explorers, with details of their activities and contribution to modern Canada.
Royal Alberta Museum
Emphasizes the natural and human history of Canada. Tells the story of Alberta.
The History of Immigration Into Canada - Part 1
This video outlines the history of immigration into Canada.