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Archives - Libraries - MuseumsCanada Science and Technology Museum
The images of Canada gallery include agriculture, aviation, railways, marine
services, natural resources and people.
Canadian Archival Resources
Information about archival resources on the internet. Includes manuscript
material held in Special Collections libraries.
Canadian Council of Archives
Publications and reports, Canadian archival information, links to other
National and Provincial associations.
Canadian Heritage - Harry Palmer
Gallery The galleries contain documentary art photographs and text of
Canadian people and places. Includes War Memorials & Cemeteries, Veterans,
etc.
Canadian Institute
for Historical Microreproductions The CIHM locates early printed Canadian
materials (books, annuals, and periodicals), preserves their content on
microfilm, and makes the resulting collections available to libraries and
archives in Canada and abroad. Searchable.
Canadian Libraries and Library
Catalogues Library catalogues by institution name and library type.
Maintained by the Interlibrary Loan Division of the National Library of
Canada.
Canadian
Library Index This is an index of Canadian Library home pages and
connections to telnet or web based OPACS. Arranged by province.
Canadian Military Heritage
Museum Hours of operation, etc.
Canadian Museum of Civilization Brief
histories of the Norse, the North Atlantic crossings, early Acadia, the fur
trade, arriving in Upper Canada, etc.
Canadian Museum of Flight Aviation
history, art gallery, about the Museum and aviation links.
Canadian Vital Records
Addresses and holdings for Canadian vital records, listed by
province.
Hudson's Bay
Company - Digital Collections In 1994, the Hudson's Bay Company announced
the donations of its museum collection to the Manitoba Museum of Man and
Nature and its corporate archival records to the Provincial Archives of
Manitoba. Much of this collection can now be viewed online.
Hudson's Bay Company
Archives The HBCA offers a wealth of information on the human and natural
history of western and northern Canada and the western USA.
Japanese Canadian Museum Established to
collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and interpret historical artifacts and
archival material covering the history of Japanese Canadian Society from the
1870's to the present day.
National
Archives of Canada Preserving the memory of this great nation.
National Library of Canada
Information on the NLoC, links to Canadian libraries, directory of Canadian
university data libraries and archives.
Queens
University Library - Resources by Subject - Genealogy Basic guides,
cemeteries, census, church records, deaths, directories, genealogical name
indexes, land, local histories, Loyalists, marriages, newspapers, wills, and
the Queen's University Archives.
Special Collections in
Canadian Libraries Directory of Special Collections of research value in
Canadian libraries, arranged by broad subject categories but contains its own
search tool.
United Church
Archives Preserves the historical records of The United Church of Canada
and its antecedent denominations. These priceless records document the proud
heritage of the Church and the University, and their significant contributions
to Canadian society.
Cemetery - ObituaryCanadian
buried in North Watertown Cemetery, New York. Of the 20,000 names
transcribed, about 1600 are listed as being Canadian by birth.
Canadian Obituary
Links The philosophy of these pages is to give researchers a direct link
to online obituary and related resources.
Cemetery Burial Records and Tombstone
Inscriptions - Canada Listing of sites containing Cemetery Records in
Canada.
Cemetery-Photo
Volunteers This list and website is a resource for people who want photos
of headstones in places they cannot themselves get to.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Marking and
maintaining the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who
were killed in the two World Wars, and to keep records and
registers.
Find a
Grave - Canada Cemetery information on famous Canadians.
Finnish Names in Canadian
Cemeteries Listings of Finnish Names in Canadian Cemeteries.
Generations: Memorials That Live On
Online obituaries and memorials, Canadian Directory of Funeral Homes, local
church listings, funeral FAQ and genealogical links.
Jewish Cemetery Project
- Canada List of Jewish Cemeteries in Canada.
Obituary Daily Times A
searchable database of obituaries intended for family historians, researchers,
and compilers (family experts), in order to look at worldwide obituaries on a
regular basis.
Saving
Graves : Canada Saving Graves supports and encourages the protection,
restoration, and preservation of endangered Canadian cemeteries.
The Bible Archives
A collection of data from Family Bibles. Do you have information to share?
Files available for download.
We Will Remember - War Monuments in
Canada Monuments project is an attempt to preserve the history surrounding
the hundreds of war monuments across Canada in digital format.
Census1901
Census of Canada Microfilms Includes the National Archives of Canada and
LDS film numbers. All Provinces and Territories. Prefaced by a description of
the information included in the census.
Canadian Families A collaborative
research project by 11 scholars in 5 Canadian universities studying families
in Canada, and compiling a national sample of the 1901 Census of
Canada.
Census Links -
Canada Links to web sites containing Canadian census
information.
Post 1901
Canadian Census Campaign This site is the joining together of the Across
Canada Post 1901 Census Campaign...with a short opinion poll...and links to
take you across Canada to bring you up to date on the current situations about
our Campaign to change the 1906 Canadian Law!
Post 1901 Census Project If
new legislation is not passed by Canada's Parliament, post-1901 census records
may never be available for future generations. The purpose of this website is
to provide a forum where the latest information on the issue can be
posted
Emigration
Emigration Information of the Nineteenth Century
contains, voyage accounts, emigration information, lists of ships sailing to
Canada, information on the ports, and on the people. Many of these lists give
the name of the ship, Master, Port of Departure, Port of Arrival and other
such information 1834
Emigrants Handbook Official Information for Emigrants, Arriving at New
York and who are desirous of Settling in the Canadas; also, Extracts from the
Instructions for Emigrants arriving at Quebec.
A Scattering of Seeds: The
Creation of Canada The companion Web site to the 13 part television series
exploring the history and stories behind thirteen family immigration
sagas.
British
Home Children Canada's Invisible Immigrants 100,000 British Home Children.
A list of individual British Home Children created to help researchers find
their BHC relatives.
Canadian
Croatian Information Page Croatians in Canada and Ontario. A brief
historical review. Article about Croatian Canadians, emigration to Canada,
historical background, emigrant organizations and associations.
Emigrants from the Waasland to
the US and Canada 1830 - 1950 Preparing a study of the emigration from the
Waasland (Belgium) to the United States and Canada between 1830 and 1950, and
looking for persons interested in the subject who are willing to conduct
research in the United States or Canada.
Emigration from Iceland
to North America The Emigration from Iceland to America (Canada and US),
is a tribute to all the people from Iceland who had for known or unknown
reasons to search for a new life in a new country.
Emigration
Info - Ships They Came On Lists of ships sailing to Canada, the ports, and
the people. Many of these lists give the name of the ship, Master, Port of
Departure, Port of Arrival and other such information. Some list the
organization which sponsored the emigrants.
German and
Canadian Settlements How Germany came to Canada. Immigration time
line.
Home Children
and Juvenile Immigrants When the topic of child immigrants to Canada is
raised many people first think of Barnardo's and the Roman Catholic
organizations. This site explores all of the organizations which brought
children to Canada between 1833 and 1935.
Hutterite
Genealogy Members of the Hutterian Brethren are descended from a small
founding population. Among the Prairie provinces of AB, SK and MB, as well as
the States of Montana and South Dakota live an estimated 15,000 - 30,000
Hutterite descendants.
Immigration Records
(1925-1935) The names of immigrants arriving from overseas are recorded in
passenger lists. Those arriving from or via the United States are recorded in
border entry lists. A series of old nominal indexes exist for the 1925 to 1935
records.
inGeneas Canadian
Genealogical Research and Searchable Databases Searchable databases
include passenger list, Immigration database and the Canada miscellaneous
immigration list. Providing almost 40,000 records spanning from 1748 to
1881.
Zichydorf
Village Association - Canadian Surname Index A Banat (Germanic) Online
Village Association. Canadian information includes a Brief History of
Zichydorf Colony, Canadian Surname Index, 1901 Census of Springdale District,
Canada and a Brief History of this Canadian Colony.
ExplorersArctic
Dawn, The Journeys of Samuel Hearne Diary of a Journey from Prince of
Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean undertaken by order of the
Hudson's Bay Company for the Discovery of Copper Mines, a North West Passage,
etc., in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, and 1772.
Life and times of Henry Hudson,
explorer and adventurer This is a collection of data about, and a
chronology of the life and voyages of English explorer, mariner and
adventurer, Henry Hudson, as well as some additional notes on his times,
contemporaries and his crew.
Our
Heritage Following historic trails across Canada and tying in other global
explorations of these early explorers.
First NationsAboriginal Digital
Collections Gateway to web sites of Canadian Aboriginal images and
information, created by Aboriginal youth with funding from Industry
Canada.
Aboriginal
Resources Archival Material, Native Law Cases from 1763 to 1978
(searchable), Northwest Resistance and Photographs.
Canada-Indian
Treaties Treaties from pre-Confederation to 1923 and information on how to
obtain Canada-Indian Treaties.
Canadian History a Distinct
Viewpoint French and English are not the founding fathers of Canada. The
People (Indian), Inuit and Dene are the founding Mothers of Canada.
First Nations Histories A
brief history of First Nation groups of Canada and the US.
First Nations in Canada
Origins, Languages, and Culture. A history of Canada's first people.
NAPE Aboriginal Links - An
Indigenous Peoples Web Directory An Indigenous Peoples web directory
listing many of the fine Native, Aboriginal and Indigenous sites found on the
world wide web.
Native Pages from
StFXU Canadian Aboriginal links, Micmac/Mi'kMaq links, and USA
links.
Native
Soldiers, Foreign Battlefields The wartime contribution of Canada's first
peoples.
Native Web Web,
Gopher, and ftp Sites listed by Province or Territory containing information
on the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada.
GeneralAdoptee
Searcher's Handbook A resource site for searchers.
All About
Canada Facts about Canada.
All Canadian, Eh!
Famous Canadians, history, canadiana, etc.
Canada Births Deaths
& Marriages Exchange A free resource for sharing information about
details contained on certificates registered in Canada.
Canadian Genealogical Projects
Registry If you are contemplating beginning a genealogical project, check
this page first to ensure someone else hasn't already started it. Use this
site to find out which extraction/transcription projects are planned,
underway, or have been completed.
Canadian
Information and Facts Political, geographical and historical.
Canadian Studies: A Guide to the
Sources A guide to more than 200 print and electronic sources. Covers all
aspects of Canadian Studies. Also provides links to the leading online
resources for Canadian Studies in Canada and internationally.
Canadiana Quick
Reference Provides answers to some of the quick reference questions that
the National Library of Canada receives regularly. Includes General Canadiana,
Canadian History, Music, Literature, Publishing and Librarianship.
Christmas Revisited
The following pages will take you through the history of Christmas, the
Christmas tree, and the development of Santa Claus, Christmas in Canada and
links to many other wonderful seasonal sites.
Historical
Statistics of Canada Contains a wide range of economic, social and
political data for the period from Confederation to the mid-1970s.
Hugh Armstrong's Genealogy
Site Index to Canadian Parliamentary Divorces to 1946. Genealogical terms.
French occupations.
kithandkin.net
- social and genealogical history in Canada Canadian heritage site
archiving family genealogies, preserving local history, books, archives,
photographs, music, biographies and educational programs
Research Outline
- Canada Describes the content, use, and availability of major regional
and nationwide genealogical records. Use this and outlines of the provinces to
set research goals and to select the records that will help you achieve
them.
Teaching and
Learning about Canada Information and links dealing with Canadian
geography, history, politics, society, culture and much more.
The Olive Tree Historical
and genealogical information on Ontario, Niagara area Loyalists, Palatines,
Mennonites, Huguenots & Walloons, Mohawk Nation and more. It also has
Ships' Passenger Lists and Canadian Muster Rolls from the American Revolution
and War of 1812.
GenWebCanada GenWeb
The main page of the Canada GenWeb project, contains links to, and information
about the provincial projects.
CanadaGenWeb for Kids This is a
site for children 18 and under interested in Family History. Add queries, ask
questions about Canada. Adults can answer queries or help a child place a
query.
GeographyAn Overview of
Cartography Maps from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.
Champlain's, Delisle's and Sanson's Maps of New France, Coronelli's Map of the
Great Lakes, Maps of Western Canada, Montreal, Quebec City and
Louisbourg.
Association of Canadian
Map Libraries and Archives ACMLA actively serves as the representative
professional group for Canadian map librarians, cartographic archivists and
others interested in geographic information in all formats.
Canadian Geographical
Names Conduct an interactive search of over 500,000 geographical names in
Canada. Very handy.
Canadian Panoramic
Maps Views of selected Canadian cities, mostly from the mid
1800's.
David Rumsey
Collection Focuses on 18th and 19th century North and South American
cartographic materials. The collection includes atlases, globes, school
geographies, maritime charts and manuscript maps.
Historical Maps of
Canada Maps available for purchase and online viewing.
Mapping
Canada Displays maps of Canada and informative text pertaining to specific
time periods.
Multi Media
Mapping A complete interactive world atlas on the Web.
Places & Names of Canada with Alan
Rayburn Read about how places in Canada received their names, learn about
how to acquire place name books and find out about government offices and
societies involved in the collection of place name information and in the
study of toponymy.
GovernmentDepartment of
Canadian Heritage This federal department promotes Canada's distinctive
identity and heritage.
Diefenbaker Home Page Everything you
need to know about Canada's 13th Prime Minister.
Governor General of Canada Biography,
roll and responsibilities, history. Search the Order of Canada membership
list.
History Bank of Canada
Currency Museum Explore the evolution of money around the world and
through the ages at the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada.
Canada History Canadian history
timeline, details on historical events and people, historical maps.
Canada: A People's History The
twelve-thousand year trek from pre-history to Canada's recent past is being
televised over two years.
Canada's Digital Collections Subjects
include First Peoples, government, history and social studies.
Canada's Orange
Roots Photos of Orange Lodge history and culture in Canada including
membership certificate of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime
Minister
Canadian
Confederation The Territorial Evolution of Canada, Britain, Canada and the
Civil War, 1861-65, The Path to Confederation, Fear of Annexation by the
United States, Anti-Slavery and the Underground Railway, Historical
Documents.
Canadian Constitutional
Documents Documents that have to do with the development of Canada's
constitution, as well as that of the country.
Canadian Historical
Documents The BNA Act, CNR Charter, Reciprocity Treaty, etc.
Canadian
History - About.com Articles, discussions, links to related
sites.
Canadian
History 30G A summary of the main events in Canadian history.
Canadian History
Time Line An informative time line containing information from prehistory
to present.
Canadian Information
Pages Information from the discovery of Canada to postwar
developments.
Canadian
Journal of History A Canadian journal of non-Canadian history. Information
about the CJH and abstracts of articles.
Canadian Mining
Facts Key facts and figures on the Canadian Mining Industry with a
break-down by province.
Canadian Musical Instrument
Heritage Tracking the history of Canadian made Musical Instruments, those
who played them and those who built them.
Canadian Passport
History The development of the Canadian passport from its beginnings to
the present day.
CanCon
Promoting Canadian history, culture and style on the internet in a fun and
informative way.
CanPix
Gallery An image base of over 3,500 pictures and audiovisual resources for
Canadian Studies. Images include important Canadian people, events and places,
Canadian culture, flags, coats of arms, flowers and maps of Canada and the
provinces.
CanText
eLibrary A collection of original resources for Canadian Studies. From the
European Discoveries of 987-1583, to modern times.
Charter
of the Hudson's Bay Company, 1670 The Royal Charter for incorporating The
Hudson's Bay Company, A.D. 1670.
Chronology of Events in the
History of Canadian Coins Circulating and collector coins of the Province
of Canada (1841-1867), the Dominion of Canada (1867-present), and
pre-confederation coins and tokens (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland,
etc.).
Cultivating Canadian
Gardens A History of gardening in Canada.
CultureNet An
electronic information clearinghouse and publications service for cultural
information. CultureNet seeks to act as a central resource and jumping-off
point for the Canadian cultural community on the networks.
Dictionary of
Events, Places, People and Times in Canadian History Arranged
alphabatically.
Early Canadiana
Online A project to provide enhanced access to Canada's published
heritage. A full text online collection of more than 3,000 books and pamphlets
documenting Canadian history from the first European contact to the late 19th
century.
Flags of Canada
This book about the flags of Canada is being posted on the Web. The textual
material is being made available first. Over a hundred illustrations will be
added slowly.
George MacDonald:
1881-1955 A pioneer of the Canadian Press: half a century of
news.
Graduate Students'
Committee of the Canadian Historical Association Mandated to gather and
disseminate information of interest to graduate students studying history in
Canada.
Great Canadian Story
Engine Preserving of Canadian history as told through the personal stories
of Canadians. With this website, Canadians retell their collective history,
and reshape the Canadian identity through their own words, images and
voices.
Heroes
of Lore and Yore Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction. Profiles 23 famous
Canadians.
Histoire sociale
- Social History Articles, research notes, book reviews, and other
submissions that contribute to social history in Canada.
Historica Canadian foundation with the
mission of providing Canadians with a deeper understanding of their history
and its importance in shaping their future.
History Internet
Resources for High School Teachers Grade 9 - 12 and other history
resources. Citation protocol for the WWW. History and Teaching Discussion
Lists. History tours and quizzes.
History Learning and Teaching Web
Page This web page provides history students and teachers with easy access
to resources on the world wide web that will help their research, studying and
teaching.
History
of Canada Includes Canadian Constitutional documents, maps, and Canadian
research links.
History
Television Online An entertaining and interesting way for Canadians to
find out about the people, trends, and events that shaped their world. Today
in History, search the Ultimate History Archive, Fun and Games section,
discussion groups, Program Schedule.
Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of
Canada Humanities Resources by discipline and links to other humanities
resources.
Important Moments in
Canadian History From prehistoric to present.
Mad Alchemist's Heraldry
Canadian provincial, civic, and academic heraldry.
National Historic Sites
- Parks Canada Alphabetical listing of historical sites and heritage
places.
North: Landscape of the
Imagination The National Library has drawn on its collection of books,
magazines, manuscripts and music to reveal the North of the artist. The
collection contains a rich legacy of publications related to the
North.
On This
Day A daily outline of events in Canadian history with images, URLs and a
quote of the day.
Telephone History
Canadian Telephone Company Histories
The Canada Quiz This
quiz is a quick introduction to a few threads in the shared tapestry of
Canada's history.
The
Great Canadian History Page Canadian Studies, Social Studies and
Canadiana.
The
McGill Institute for the Study of Canada Promoting a better understanding
of Canada through the study of our heritage.
Today in Canadian History
Daily digest of great events in Canadian history.
Ukrainian Internments
Internment of Ukrainian Canadians in Labour Camps 1914-1920.
University of Calgary - Department of
History On-line multimedia history tutorials, links to historical
resources at the University of Calgary, links to history sites on the World
Wide Web, and how to evaluate and cite materials from the World Wide
Web.
Western
Canada Pictorical Index Inc. Over 60,000 selected images recording the
history of Western Canada.
World History
Archives: History of Canada Documents for Canadian labor, Economy and
environment, Society, Politics, Quebec separatism, and Culture.
InformationAbout Canada Describes
some of the symbols that establish the Canadian identity. They tell the story
of our nation, its people, environment and history. Each Canadian Province and
Territory is also outlined.
Canadian Encyclopedia Electronic
Reference Desk Sample articles from The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus on a
range of Canadian topics, Excerpts from the interactive Timeline of Canadian
History, the Canadiana Quiz, and other websites of interest to
Canadians.
Canadian Mennonite
Encyclopedia Search or browse the database of Mennonite institutions in
Canada.
LandDominion Land
Grants Searchable database which relates to Letters Patent issued by the
Lands Patent Branch of the Department of the Interior. The records refer to
grants issued in MB, SK, AB and the railway belt of BC, c. 1870-1930.
LinksCanada's Schoolnet
Bringing educators and students together to share educational resources,
enhance learning, develop information technology skills, and encourage the use
of technology in the classroom. Has links to Humanities-History.
History Research Sites
Links to Canadian History Research sites, by the Canadian College of the
Rockies.
Repositories
of Primary Sources A listing of over 3400 websites describing holdings of
manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary
sources for the research scholar.
Roots-L Canadian
Resources Listings of files for Canadian researchers available in the
Roots-L archives.
Mail ListCanadian Genealogy
Mailing Lists A listing of Mailing Lists hosted by Genweb.net listed by
Province, Ontario Counties and Quebec Counties.
Genforum - Canada
Online message forums for all provinces and territories.
MaritimeBrief
History of Canadian Lighthouses The 1700's, early 19th century, the
Imperial Lights: 1857-60, latter 19th century, Colonel Anderson's Tenure:
1900-14, bibliography and links to an amazing number of lighthouse
sites.
Canadian Coast
Guard Historical Archives Lighthouses in Canada, a brief history of the
Canadian Coast Guard, the history of CCG icebreakers, vessels of the CCG 1850
- 1967.
Canadian Maritime Commerce
Features Canadian Maritime Heritage Maritime Heritage Links, and searchable
databases of the Canadian Steamship Lines Fleet, the Wallace list of over
3,000 Canadian sailing ships, the Mills list of over 6,000 steamships from
1817 - 1930.
Fishing - It was a way
of life Tributes & Plaques throughout Nova Scotia concerning
seafaring. Listings of NS, NB, NF, PEI and Quebec fishermen and mariners lost.
Newspaper and book articles or extracts. Seafaring Lore.
Northern Maritime Research's - Northern
Shipwrecks Database Information about the Northern Shipwrecks Database CD
containing more than 64,000 records.
MetisGail Morin's
Metis Families This site contains census indexes, stories, family
genealogies, marriage records, and sources for research. The region includes:
the Red River Settlement (Manitoba), Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec, Montana,
and North Dakota.
Metis Nation
Homepage Michif Cultural Preservation Society & The Louis Riel Metis
Council. Descriptions of culture, history, etc. of the Metis. Includes
information on Louis "David" Riel and Gabriel Dumont.
Metis Nation of
the North West A complete history of the Canadian Metis culture.
The Gathering Place We are a family of
Metis people, proud of our heritage and we welcome the chance to share our
Metis connections with you.
The Other Metis Provides
information on Metis everywhere in Canada.
Military54th Kootenay
Battalion, 1915 - 1919, WW1 Story of the Canadian 54th Battalion in France
and Belgium in World War One.
Aces of Canada
Part of a much larger site, this section lists 187 Canadian WWI pilots granted
the designation of "Ace". Includes biographical information, medals,
victories, etc.
Association of
Liberation Children An organization whose members have Allied soldiers as
biological fathers. Its purpose is to support the members in their search for
their their roots and assist veterans in locating friends in
Holland.
Avro Arrow
Information of one of the greatest 'might have beens' of the Canadian aviation
industry. Specifications, key people, etc.
Bibliography on RCMP
History Comprehensive listing of publications.
Black Watch of Canada The oldest
Royal Highland Regiment in the Dominion and was the first of the Dominion
battalions to become allied with their Parent regiment in Scotland.
Books of Remembrance These books
contain the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died during or after
them.
British Empire and
Commonwealth Land Forces Internet resources pertaining to land forces that
were at any time part of the British Empire or Commonwealth. The focus is
generally on manifestations of the British regimental system throughout the
world.
Camp X
Historical Society The top secret World War II Secret Agent Training
School strategically placed in Canada on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Canadian Air Aces and
Heroes of WWI, WWII, and Korea.
Canadian Air Force Includes information
on the history of the Canadian Air Force.
Canadian Army Homepage Who we are, who we were,
Battle Honours, 1st Canadian Div in WWII, Canadian Regts of WWII.
Canadian D-Day
Memorial Wall Within these memorial pages are listed those Canadian
Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen who died while invading Normandy on June 6th 1944
- The Longest Day. Listing of unarmed Canadian POWs executed by the enemy
during the Normandy Campaign.
Canadian Expeditionary
Force Over 600,000 Canadians enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force
(CEF) during the First World War. The CEF database is a searchable index to
those personnel files which are held by the National Archives.
Canadian Fatal Casualties,
Boer War This page lists those Canadians who died in the South African
(Boer) War in 1899-1901.
Canadian Great War Homepage
Canada's role in World War I. 1914 - 1918. An overview of Canada's role in
this terrible conflict which cost the lives of more than 56,500 Canadian
soldiers.
Canadian Heroes The
exploits and accomplishments of two great Canadians who went to Europe to
fight for what was to be the greatest challenges of their young
lives.
Canadian Heroes
Stories include Major Harold John Lightfoot who was Commanding Officer of the
West Nova Scotia Regiment in Camp Aldershot, NS and A Day in the Life of a
Prisoner.
Canadian
Military Heritage Project Providing historical backgrounds, chronological
timelines, statistics, battles, uniforms & equipment, biographies of
soldiers, heroes and their stories, muster rolls, letters home, links to other
online resources, and research libraries.
Canadian Navy
Information on Maritime Forces Atlantic and Pacific, the Naval Reserve,
background documents and fact sheets, newsletters, and photos.
Canadian Navy of Yesterday
& Today Information about the ships and aircraft of Canada's navy,
from its inception in 1910 until present day, and links to similar
sites.
Canadian
Participation in Major Wars The South African War, WWI, WWII, Korea, The
Gulf War.
Canadian
Peacekeeping Veterans Association Includes a Roll of Honour of Canadian
Peacekeepers who gave their lives in the service of peace.
Canadian POW/MIA Information
Centre Information on the Canadian Prisoners of War and those Missing in
Action.
Canadian
Virtual War Memorial Search the database of over 110,000 Canadians and
Newfoundlanders who made the ultimate sacrifice in World Wars One and Two.
Also includes detailed information on Victoria Cross Recipients.
Canadian War Monuments on
the WWW Canadian War Monuments are a poignant reminder of the price
Canadians have been willing to pay to preserve our democracy. Organized by
Province and Territory.
Canadian War
Museum Remembering the more than 115,000 Canadians who have lost their
lives during wartime. These Canadians were not all professional soldiers. The
museum attempts to tell the story of ordinary Canadians living through
extraordinary circumstances.
Canadian Warplane Heritage
Museum List of exhibits includes detailed information and
pictures.
Canonesa, Convoy HX72
& U-100 As well as describing the attack on the Convoy HX72 in 1940,
this site also acts as a tribute to the contribution of the allied merchant
seamen during the Second World War.
Courage Remembered
The role Canadian soldiers played in the wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, as
shown through personal memoirs, photography, art work by Canadian war artists
and the documented exploits of Canadian George Cross and Victoria Cross
recipients.
Digital
History A centralized educational base of study covering the events of the
French and Indian War.
Directorate of History and
Heritage Our mission is to safeguard and propagate Canadian military
history and heritage, managing the Canadian Forces-wide program to meet
departmental needs, reinforce Canadian Forces identity, and provide
meritorious service recognition.
Dutch Canadian Online Canadian
Liberation of the Netherlands during WWII, Dutch immigration to Canada after
World War II.
FAQ For Canadian Military
Genealogy Detailed of listing on available sources and how to obtain
them.
Filip
Konowal A Ukrainian Canadian who was awarded the Victoria Cross while
serving in the 47th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France during August
1917.
First World War
Honours and Awards to Canadians in British Flying Services This data base
is drawn primarily from a card file now held by the Directorate of History and
Heritage, Canadian Forces Headquarters.
For King and Empire Canada's soldiers
in the Great War. Explores the Canadian soldier's role in the Great War.
Included in the site is a interactive battle display and a comprehensive
Resource Centre.
French Soldiers
- 1755 who came to Canada from 1755 to 1763 to fight in the French and
Indian War.
Friendship and
Genealogy During and after WWII the Allied soldiers befriended many of the
people they liberated. Many a soldier married a young lady and took her with
him to his homeland such as Canada, USA, Great Britain and other
places.
Home Page of
Remembrance Includes Canadian Women Veterans Roll of Honour, Canadian
Peacekeeping Roll of Honour, Governor General Foot Guards Roll of Honour,
Canadian's Vietnam Roll of Honour.
Honours and Awards to
Canadian Forces Personnel The database includes awards to Army and RCN
personnel for flying or flight-related duties in the period under review,
including air operations in Korea and mercy flights.
In Flanders Fields Timeline on the
history of the First World War, and detailed information on life at and behind
the front.
Key Events &
Causes: War of 1812 Timeline of significant events during the war of
1812.
Korea Veterans
Association of Canada Dedicated to the 516 Canadians who made the supreme
sacrifice during the Korean War and to honour those who dared to die, but
lived. List of award recipients, Wall of Remembrance, Honour Roll, links to
related sites.
Land Forces of Britain,
the Empire and Commonwealth Links to internet resources pertaining to land
forces that were at any time part of the British Empire or
Commonwealth.
Liberation
Research Liberators of Groningen, Holten Canadian War Cemetery 370, units
inder the First Canadian army who participated in the liberation of
Groningen.
Military
history Military history by period, military history by subject, military
history of wars.
Military history: War
of 1812 (1812-1814) Links to sources of general information, campaigns and
battles, museums and memorials, and societies.
Museum of the Regiments The
history of the Canadian military and links to related sites.
Operation 60,000 An
effort to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice made by more than 60,000 Canadian
soldiers who were killed in the First World War.
Pinetree Line Dedicated to the many
thousands of men and women who spent a part of their life at the radar
stations strategically located to counter air threats against North America,
known as the Pinetree Line.
Princess
Patricias Canadian Light Infantry The PPCLI, formed in 1914, is one of the
three regular force Canadian Infantry Regiments. The information in this site
is intended to provide you with a better understanding of the Regiment, the
many roles over the years, and a storied history.
Project Roots Locating the
Canadian fathers of British and European War Children who were born to single,
unwed mothers in the aftermath of World War Two.
Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Canada's oldest
continuing infantry regiment, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada was formed on
April 26, 1860. Originally the Regiment's name was the Second Battalion,
Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada.
Queen's York Rangers Information on the 1st
American Regiment of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and Canadian military
links.
RCAF Personnel
- Honours and Awards - 1939-1949 A compilation of 9200 awards to roughly
8300 RCAF personnel announced between 1940 and 1949, for services during the
Second World War. These ranged from the Victoria Cross to Mentions in
Despatches.
RCEME - Royal Canadian
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch Tens of thousands of young
men and women have proudly worn the Startled Stallion as a hat badge on their
head dress. This site contains information on the RCEME Mailing List and RCEME
History.
RCMP
Historical Highlights A brief outline of significant dates in the history
of the RCMP from the 1800's to today.
Redcoat A chronicle of the
Canadian armed forces during the Victoria era, in peace and war.
Remembrance Day Come
and meet a young man who didn't say no when his country called. He is only one
of millions who gave their lives in a fight against tyranny. Photographs of
the first world war with a Canadian slant.
Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial
Museum Museum information, aircraft, donors wall, memorials.
Royal Canadian Armoured Corps In
WWII Information on the vehicles used during World War II.
Seven Years War Website
Articles, uniform and service charts for regiments, and replicas covering this
period of conflict.
The
Hessians The loyal German auxiliary soldiers of King George III who
settled in Canada after the American Revolution 1776-1783.
The Hins' World War
II Collection The Canadian Army in The Netherlands during the liberation
in 1945.
The Memory Project A
campaign to support the efforts of Canadian veterans to share their
experiences. The Veterans Archives contains stories about Canadians whose
lives were touched by war.
The Queen's/King's Medal Listing
of Canadian recipients of this medal which was awarded to the Champion Shot of
the Military Forces of the United Kingdom.
The War of 1812 Produced as a
companion to the four part documentary film production on the 1812 conflict
this site is intended for anybody interested in this fascinating period of
North American history.
Tribute
to the Merchant Seamen of World War II A tribute to all the members of the
Allied Merchant Navy who served around the world during World War
II.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Recognizing and honouring the sacrifices of Canada's veterans and all Canadian
citizens during war. Canadian Military Medals and Decorations, Mission and
Mandate, The Carillon newsletter and Commerations.
Victoria Cross Reference Includes
details on the 91 Canadian recipients.
War Memorials The
pages linked here honour those who sacrificed their lives serving their
countries and humanity during war and in peace - especially in peacekeeping.
It is intended to be a place to honour the memories, the sacrifices, and the
loss.
War
of 1812 Muster Rolls First Muster Roll, Corps of Canadian Volunteers. 18
July 1813 - 31 August 1813.
War of 1812 Website
Articles, quality book reviews and offers, extensive links, and the largest
collection of War of 1812 images on the internet.
War of 1812-1814 The soldiers,
weapons of the War, United Empire Loyalists, battles from the War of 1812,
women during the War, and links to other War of 1812 sites.
We Remember Honoring
those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second
World War (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953).
Organizations and SocietiesAdoptee's Support Forum Reuniting
Canadians from coast to coast. Registration to the Canada-Wide National
Registry, Family Finders Search Assistance, and the Family Finder
News.
Association for
Canadian Jewish Studies Information about this society.
Canada / Ulster Heritage Site
Historical information about the Orange Order in Canada and the impact that
the Order, Irish immigrants and their decendants had upon the formation of the
Dominion of Canada.
Canada's
National History Society Information about the Society.
Canadian Association for Irish
Studies The Canadian Association for Irish Studies (CAIS)has been serving
students of Irish culture for a quarter of a century. CAIS is teachers,
genealogists, researchers, students, and many others committed to Irish
culture in Canada.
Canadian
Doukhobor Society Doukhobor information.
Canadian Federation of
Genealogical and Family History Societies The umbrella organization for
Canadian genealogical and family history societies which co-ordinates the
exchange of information between these societies.
Canadian Musical Heritage Society
(CMHS) Canada has had a rich indigenous heritage of composed music
stretching from the first settlers to arrive here in the 1700's to the
present.
Canadian Orange
Historical Site The earliest record of an Orange Lodge in the British
North American colonies was in New Brunswick in 1783 a full twelve years
before the official birth of the Orange Lodge system. Historical stories of
interest.
Canadian
Society of Mayflower Descendants History of the Canadian society, research
tips, links to related sites.
Famous 5
Foundation This foundation has commissioned monuments to recognize the
achievements and contributions of Canadian women in the building of
Canada.
Heraldry Society of Canada
Fostering the development of heraldry in this country and helping Canadians to
understand and appreciate our rich heraldic traditions.
Heritage Canada Foundation Founded
in 1973 to protect and promote this country's built, natural, historic and
scenic heritage.
Monarchist League
of Canada Informing the Canadian public of the contemporary and historical
importance of the Monarchy for the Canadian identity.
Organization for the Study of National
History of Canada What is OSNHC, executive, events, national history,
links and resources.
Society Hill -
Canadian Directory The Internet Directory of Genealogical and Historical
Societies.
Transylvania Saxon
Genealogy and Heritage Society International organization dedicated to
locating and assisting individuals researching their Germanic ancestors, known
as Transylvania Saxons. Also collecting materials to add to our archive
collection and research library.
Ukranian Genealogical and
Historical Society of Canada Contact information.
Passenger ListsDoukhobor
Ship Passenger Lists With few exceptions, the Doukhobors arrived in Canada
in four distinct waves in: (i) 1898 to 1899; (ii) 1904 to 1905; (iii) 1910 to
1912; and (iv) 1926 to 1928.
Home
Children Index of the names of Home Children found in passenger lists in
the custody of the National Archives of Canada.
Immigrant
Ship Information Ship descriptions from various internet mailing lists.
Listed alphabetically. Links to related sites.
Life & Death of the RMS
Titanic Central base for genealogy research on the surname Freer/Frere and
variations in spelling. Some pedigrees are listed as well as names and major
Freer Branches.
Montcalm Passenger List,
July 16, 1936 This Canadian Pacific steamship was one of several that took
part in a 1936 pilgrimage to Vimy and other European battlefields. Most people
on board were Great War veterans, their families, and dignitaries.
Ship's
Passenger Lists and Indexes An introduction to some of the resources
available for genealogists, family historians, and geographers with a Canadian
focus.
The Ships List
Established to assist those seeking information on the vessels which brought
their ancestors to their new home.
Post OfficePost
Offices - Canadian Archives Documents postmasters at post offices located
across Canada
PublicationsBattle of the Atlantic
Bookstore Books and videos related to the Battle of the
Atlantic.
Canada : a
people's history The companion book to the CBC series on the history of
Canada.
Canada Tree
The online edition of Canada Tree, the fur-trade history and genealogy
research newsletter.
Canadian
Geographic Since 1930, Canadian Geographic has been making Canada better
known to Canadians and to the world. Includes historical articles.
Canadian Heritage Gallery An
extensive collection of historical photos, maps, illustrations and original
documents, fully annotated and researched for historical
authenticity.
Eugene G. Ursual,
Military Antiquarian Inc. Publications include British & Canadian
Campaign groups, Medals for Gallantry and Distinguished Service, Medals &
Decorations of the World.
Family History News Trace
your Canadian ancestry with Family History News, the newsletter for
Genealogical and Historical Researchers by Parrs Publishing.
Global Gazette Canada's Genealogy &
Heritage Online Magazine.
Global Genealogy Supply Genealogy
and history books, maps, software, archival supplies, Ontario Archives
research services, hints and lists, books on CD ROM, and biggest collection of
Canadian genealogical materials on the net.
Jeremy
Kane A Canadian historical adventure novel of the 1837 Mackenzie Rebellion
and its brutal aftermath in the Australian penal colonies.
Neither Waif Nor Stray
Information on Canada's Invisible Imigrants, the 100,000 British Waifs and
Strays who were sent to Canada from 1880-1930. Available as hardcopy or PDF
file. Download a sample 25 pages for no charge.
Paper of Record Searchable newspaper
archive. Allows users to view digital copies of more than 11,000 North
American newspapers, dating back to the 1700's.
The Beaver:
Exploring Canada's History The Beaver magazine was established in 1920 by
Hudson's Bay Company. In the mid-1980s the focus of the magazine was changed.
The Beaver's new thrust is that of Exploring Canada's History.
RailwayCanadian Railroad
Historical Association Information concerning railway heritage in Canada
and archival material which depict the historical or technological development
of Canada's railways. Canadian Railway Museum and Archives.
Canadian Railway
Telegraph Genealogy A site dedicated to Canada's railway telegraph,
agents, operators, and dispatchers, their locations and years across
Canada
Dates in Canadian
Railway History Starting in 1720 when a short tramway is believed to have
been built in connection with the construction of the fortress at Louisburg,
Nova Scotia.
Railway of Canada
Archives Railway histories, pictorial account of locomotives and stations,
yard and track maps.
Trains
Canada Provides information on railways and railway-related subjects
everywhere in Canada. Links to many historical railways.
ReligionDoukhobor
Collection, 1898-1930 - SFU Over 120 primary source items dating from 1898
to 1930. The items in the collection largely deal with the settlement of the
Doukhobors in late 19th - early 20th century Canada.
Doukhobor
Genealogy Website The primary internet source connecting researchers of
Doukhobor genealogy. This site is dedicated to the reclamation, discovery,
collection, preservation and free sharing of information related to Doukhobor
family history.
Doukhobor Home Page
Includes 18 sections concerning various aspects of Doukhoborism and Doukhobor
Genealogy bulletin board.
Local Catholic Church History and
Genealogy Research Guide Guide to researching Catholic Church history and
ancestors worldwide, includes links to Archdioceses, Dioceses, Churches and
helpful historical genealogy research links.
Origin
& Meaning of Russian Doukhobor Surnames The following glossary
contains the Russian roots and meanings of over 400 Doukhobor surnames,
together with over 2,500 English spelling variations.
Presbyterian Church in Canada
Archives The Archives documents the history of The Presbyterian Church in
Canada by acquiring, preserving, and making available for research,
significant records generated by the church, its officials, ministers,
congregations, and organizations.
Tunkers in
Canada A Historical Sketch of the Brethern in Christ Church known as
Tunkers in Canada, by George Cober, Gormley, ON.
SalesAdvance
Genealogy Systems Features Canadian and Saskatchewan genealogical indexes
and extracts, as well as The Master Genealogist from Wholly Genes.
Board for Certification
of Genealogists Roster of those residing or specializing in
Canada.
Canadian Research
Service Canadian Military & RCMP research, service records,
confirmation of medal entitlements covering all periods of service since
1800.
Coats of Arms from Pewter
Plaques Pewter Plaques offers beautiful coats of arms for many countries
and provinces, including Canada, Northwest Territories, Ontario and Quebec.
Made in Canada.
Genealogy Research By
Hank Krastman, Ph.D. I do very reasonable genealogy for others.
Gen-Find Research Associates Professional
genealogical research, consulting & charting services specializing in
Western Canada, Ontario, Scotland, Ireland, England.
Heritage Publications A series of
easy-to-read books on various genealogical topics and ten tips to help you
successfully find your ancestors
Interlink Bookshop Western
Canada's only genealogical specialty store, with a full range of books and
microfiche.
Mondex Corporation,
International Genealogists Assists with genealogical research in Canada,
the US, Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia. Based in Canada, Mondex is able to
offer valuable information to persons seeking family history data, who may not
normally be able to access such data.
Quintin Publications Carries a
full line of historical and genealogical books, videos, CD-ROMs and maps as
well as being the largest American publisher of Canadian oriented historical
and genealogical books and CD-ROMs.
Smokey Hollow Publications Books being
compiled on the 1901 Census of Canada. Also, a section called Faces and Places
where people can send in Photos of genealogical interest.
The Genealogical Research Library, Inc.
Genealogy Supplies, Genealogy Indexes, Family Tree Programs, Maps, Medical
Research, Relationship Chart.
ScienceCanada Wide Health and
Medical Archives Information Network Designed to help anyone with a
research enquiry, whether academic, personal or geneological. We're also
available to assist records custodians and curators, both volunteer and
professional.
Canadian Science
and Engineering Hall of Fame Information on over 20 Canadian
Scientists.
Discovery of
Insulin The history behind one of the most important medical discoveries
of our time. The team consisting of Dr. F.G. Banting, Mr. C.H. Best, Mr. C.B.
Collip and Prof. J.J.R. MacLeod discovered insulin in 1921.
National
Research Council - Timeline of Achievements Starting in 1920.
SurnamesBooks We Own -
Canada A list of resources owned/accessed by ROOTS-L mailing list members
and others who are willing to look up information and e-mail or snail mail it
to others who ask for the info.
British Strays in
Canada A genealogical stray is someone found living in a place other than
their place of birth. These are people of British origin living in Canada.
Origin, from the reference is stated.
Descendents of Salvation
Army Officers The nature of their service makes it difficult to track
families of early Salvation Army officers. This site is an attempt at bring a
common focus to the hunt and includes photos of unidentified officers in the
late 1800's early 1900's...mostly in Canada.
Genealogy
Helplist Canada Genealogy Helplist Canada is a list of volunteers willing
to help by looking up specific information related to genealogy in Canada
using reference materials at institutions near them, or otherwise easily
accessible to them.
Irish Canadian List The
Irish-Canadian List is made up of names of Irish immigrants who settled in
Canada.
Variants
Underground RailroadTestimony
of the Canadian Fugitives Interviews with former slaves who escaped to
Canada.
The North Star:
Tracing the Underground Railroad In the years before the Civil War, a
secret network of people and places helped slaves escape to freedom. Many of
the places and people associated with those events have never been documented.
This web site is dedicated to that purpose.
United Empire LoyalistInstitute for Advanced Loyalist
Studies Material on the Loyalists in the fields of military research,
genealogy and living history.
United Empire Loyalists'
Association of Canada The Loyalist Gazette, What is a Loyalist, membership
information, loyalist dates, reading and reference, and links to other
loyalist sites.
WomenCoolWoman Interested in
learning about the role women in Canada have played in building our country?
CoolWomen brings the history of women in Canada within reach of the women who
live here today.
Women in
Canadian History Stories of and about Canadian Women.
Women's Exhibition -
Celebrating Women's Achievements: 21 Pioneers The achievements of 21
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