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The Story of Ste. Marie II
Museum of Ontario Archaeology
Journey back to 1649 and relive the fascinating tale of Ste. Marie II — a story of tragedy, strength, and perseverance. Although this village was only occupied for one year, research has unearthed a rich story illuminating the early history of Indigenous...
Captain A. Roy Brown: A Reluctant Hero
Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
Meet local hero and aviation legend Captain A. Roy Brown. As a highly skilled combat pilot during the First World War, he earned many distinctions, including credit for shooting down Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron.” Throughout the 1930s,...
Past to Present: Generations of Jewish Life in Saint John
Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
The roots of the Jewish community in Saint John, New Brunswick, date back to 1783. Explore significant chapters in this community’s rich history through compelling stories and photographs, from the late 18th century to the present day.
Eel Fishing in the Côte-du-Sud Region
Musée de la mémoire vivante
Over the centuries, eel fishing has remained in the shadows, but it is still practised in Quebec’s Côte-du-Sud region. Listen to stories told by eel fishermen, experts and consumers, and discover this one-of-a-kind fishery. Now a luxury, this mysterious...
Coast Mountain Gothic: a History of the Coast Mountain Gothic Arch Huts
Whistler Museum and Archives Society
Gothic arch huts are modest yet iconic structures that played a major role in the exploration of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. Discover the story of the design and construction of these shelters, and meet the people and organizations who brought...
Charity and the Society Girls of Toronto – The Story of the Cradle Club of Women’s College Hospital
The Miss Margaret Robins Archives of Women’s College Hospital
Explore the history of women’s volunteer organizations through the Cradle Club of Women’s College Hospital. This exhibit tells the story of how a group of young society girls came together in the 1930s, with the mission of improving the quality of...
Morbus Delirium
Montreal Science Centre
Can you stop the epidemy? This web based game puts you in the middle of a sanitary crisis in Quebec. A highly mutagenic virus called "Morbus Delirium" propagates with stunning speed and you have only a couple days to find the source, contain the epidemic...
Community Builders: The Organizations, Groups and Fraternities of The Pas
Sam Waller Museum
Over the years, fraternal organizations from the Lions Club to the Protective Order of the Elks have played in important role in the northern town of The Pas, Manitoba. This exhibition explores the community-building activities of these groups, and their...
French Life in the Capital
Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française
Francophones have been shaping the face of Ottawa ever since the city was founded. Explore the highlights of this little-known history and discover the singular culture of the capital’s francophones. Eminent experts talk about French life in Ottawa and...
150 years | 150 works: Canadian Art as Historical Act
Galerie de l’UQAM
In this exhibit where art and history come together, discover 150 works that helped define Canada’s cultural identity over the past 150 years. Among them are classics and lesser-known works that have left a mark on Canadian art, or bear witness to major...
Off to Salty Waters – Vacationing on the St. Lawrence (1850−1950)
Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent
Immerse yourself in the spirit of summer holidays spent by the sea. Explore vacation places of the past along the St. Lawrence seaway and meet the urban bourgeoisie who holidayed there between the mid-19th and the early 20th centuries. The mood and history...
Building New Lives: Stories of Holocaust survivors’ immigration to Canada
Montreal Holocaust Museum
After the Holocaust, Canada became home to over 35,000 Jewish refugees. What challenges did survivors face when they arrived? Where in Canada did they settle, and who helped them find a new home, work and education? Learn about this unique history through...
