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Canada 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 - Obituary

Canadian 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.

Census

1901 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.

Explorers

Arctic 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 Nations

Aboriginal 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.

General

Adoptee 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.

GenWeb

Canada 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.

Geography

An 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.

Government

Department 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.

Information

About 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.

Land

Dominion 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.

Links

Canada'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 List

Canadian 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.

Maritime

Brief 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.

Metis

Gail 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.

Military

54th 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 Societies

Adoptee'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 Lists

Doukhobor 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 Office

Post Offices - Canadian Archives Documents postmasters at post offices located across Canada

Publications

Battle 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.

Railway

Canadian 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.

Religion

Doukhobor 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.

Sales

Advance 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.

Science

Canada 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.

Surnames

Books 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 Railroad

Testimony 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 Loyalist

Institute 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.

Women

CoolWoman 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 Canadian pioneer women all born before 1900.