| Directory > Kids and Teens > School Time > Social Studies > History > By Region > North America > Canada Teaching, Learning and Farming at Craigflower Farm
In 1852, Scottish immigrants built Craigflower farm and schoolhouse under the Hudson's Bay Company.
This interactive site provides a virtual tour of the self-sufficient farm, as well as an
introduction to school and farm life.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/craigflower/
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Point Ellice Collection of Household Victoriana
Learn about daily life in the Victorian Era through this virtual tour.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/peh/
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Hudson's Bay at Fort Victoria
Documents pioneer life at Fort Victoria and includes a collection of medical instruments of Dr.
Helmcken, pioneer doctor
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/fortvictoria/
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The Gold Rush Town of Yale
A virtual tour of this 1850s town, a look at its people, and a special collection of activities for
kids.
http://collections.gc.ca/yale/
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The Cariboo Gold Rush
Provides overview of the gold rush, along with detailed information on related topics. Includes
folk songs and interactive games.
http://collections.gc.ca/cariboo/
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Famous Canadians
Webquest created for fifth and sixth grade students.
http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/webquest/famous_canadians/index.html
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Canadian Geographical Names
Offers background information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, and
national parks.
http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/
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The Canadian West
Gives an overview of the Northwest Passage, fur trade, scientific expeditions, and culture of the
1800s from the National Archives of Canada.
http://www.archives.ca/05/0529/052901_e.html
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Canadian Confederation
Explores Canada's role in the American Civil War as well as the war's impact on Canadian
confederation. Includes timeline and a collection of little-known stories.
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/18/index-e.html
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Our Canadian Girl
Follow the adventures of these fictional characters who prove Canadian history isn’t boring.
http://www.ourcanadiangirl.com/
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Heroes of Lore and Yore
An introduction to a few of the men and women who made Canada great. In English and French.
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/heroes/
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Becoming Canadian: Pioneer Sikhs in their own Words
Reveals the experiences of early Sikhs in Canada and discusses their transformation from
"immigrants" to "Canadians."
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/sikh/
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Arctic Dawn -- The Journeys of Samuel Hearne
An 18th-century explorer writes about his experiences with the native peoples who inhabited what is
now Canada.
http://web.idirect.com/~hland/sh/title.html
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Celebrating Women's Achievements
Tells about the lives and achievements of Canadian women who have made outstanding contributions to
society.
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/digiproj/women/ewomen.htm
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Empire of the Bay
The story of the merchants and explorers who settled Canada. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/empireofthebay/
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British Columbia Archives Time Machine
A virtual tour of Canadian history. Includes exhibits for kindergarten students through high school
seniors.
http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/exhibits/timemach/
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The 100 Great Events in Canadian History
Draws attention to 100 events in Canadian history that most affected the nation and its people.
http://www.tceplus.com/Timeline/100Events_frame.html
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Canada Heirloom Series
A seven-volume study of Canada's history and culture including photos, articles, and essays.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/heirloom_series/
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Important Moments in Canadian History
From prehistory to the present. Brief descriptions of the important events in Canadian history.
http://www.arts.okanagan.bc.ca/finearts/his_home.html
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