Canadian History

Feature Writer: Susanna McLeod
From Newfoundland to British Columbia, to the farthest reaches of the Territories in the great white North, Canada is a country steeped in rich history.
The explorers who mapped the vast terrain make up but a portion of Canada’s fascinating tales. The immigrants who followed came to find better lives. Through hard labour, they endured to construct homes, villages and cities on vast, empty lands. And then those sturdy newcomers invented amazing things they and the world could use.
Canadian stories are filled with grand adventures, deep passion and love of country. Come along with me to explore the intriguing history of Canada. You just might be surprised.
Start a discussion or send an e-mail if you have any questions, comments or suggestions about Canada’s History.
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Susanna McLeod
Nov 24, 2009
John Macoun, Canadian Botanist and Geologist
In: Canadian History (general)
Enthusiastic in his second career, John Macoun's extensive study of plant and animal life became the basis for today's Canadian Museum of Nature.
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Nov 18, 2009
Hôtel-Dieu of Québec, Canada's First Hospital
In: Canadian Settlement
The Duchesse d'Aiguillon funded the building of the religious Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Québec City, the only hospital in North America north of the Dominican Republic.
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Nov 10, 2009
The Seven Books of Remembrance
In: Canadian History (general)
Placed in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the Books of Remembrance honour the soldiers who sacrificed all for others.
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Oct 31, 2009
Lady Frances Ramsay Simpson
In: Canadian Settlement
Married to a man over twice her age, Frances Simpson came to Canada by ship and to Manitoba's Red River by canoe. Her life in Canada was lonely and difficult.
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Oct 28, 2009
Dr Barnabas Day, President of the ODA
In: Canadian History (general)
Realizing the need for proper, sanitary dental care, Barnabas Day organized a group to submit a bill to government, leading to the first regulations on dental profession
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Oct 16, 2009
Fort Macleod, North-West Mounted Police Outpost
In: Canadian Settlement
The first town in alberta, the NWMP Fort Macleod was initially built on an island in the Old Man River, then moved up-river. The town sprung up around the police outpost
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Oct 6, 2009
October is Canadian Women's History Month
In: Canadian History (general)
Building the country, climbing the ladders of science, arts, business and sports, women in Canada have not sat back to let the men do it all. Women were full participants
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Sep 27, 2009
Official War Artist of WWII Molly Lamb (Bobak)
In: Modern Canadian History
Joining the CWACs in WW2, Molly Lamb was sent overseas to paint the soldiers and the aftermath of the war. Prolific, Lamb Bobak's paintings are Canadian treasures.
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