National

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Archives - Libraries - Museums

  • Archives Canada  The main purpose of Archives Canada is to make easily available to all canadians the information that is held in archival institutions across Canada.
  • Canada Aviation Museum  Information on this museums hours and library. Online photo archives of Canadian planes in the museum.
  • Canadian Archival Information Network  CAIN is a searchable network of information about Canadian archives, with descriptions of archival documents found in repositories across the country.
  • Canadian Council of Archives  Publications and reports, Canadian archival information, links to other National and Provincial associations.
  • 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 Library Index  This is an index of Canadian Library home pages and connections to telnet or web based OPACS. Arranged by province.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Librarians Helping Canadian Genealogists Climb Family Trees  A collaborative space for Librarians who assist family historians with their Canadian genealogical research.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Virtual Museum of Canada  Includes images of Canada's past - art, toys, transportation, industry, clothing and war.

Birth, Marriage, Death

  • Canada Births Deaths & Marriages Exchange  A free resource for sharing information about details contained on certificates registered in Canada.
  • Canadian Vital Records  Addresses and holdings for Canadian vital records, listed by province.
  • Genealogy Search Canada  A genealogy reference site and search engine. No registration required. Learn more about your family's heritage with a free online search. Search on over 30 million Canadian records for your ancestors. Browse through images of records.
  • Obituary Depot - Canada  Directory of Canadian obituaries.

Cemetery - Obituary

Census

  • 1901 Census - Doukhobor Village Index  This online index provides census details for each Doukhobor village enumerated in the 1901 Canada Census. Researchers can use this index to identify and locate Doukhobor villages in the original census schedule.
  • 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 Finder - Canada Census Records  A comprehensive directory of Canadian census links along with many genealogy resources. Categorized by province, districts and counties, this useful tool will help you locate Canadian census records online.
  • Census Links - Canada  Links to web sites containing Canadian census information.
  • Census of Canada, 1901  National Archives database which allows you to search by geographic location. As these are copies of the original records, they are not searchable by family name.
  • Census of the Northwest Provinces, 1906  1906 online census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta from the National Archives.
  • http://www.doukhobor.org/census.html  This index describes various Doukhobor census records in Canada - their historical background, dates, content, usefulness and reliability, availability and published indexes.
  • Index to the 1901 Census of Canada  A volunteer driven online indexing project.
  • The 1852 and 1881 Historical Censuses of Canada  A 20% sample of the 1852 Canadian Census and a free data browser which allows users to search for specific individuals or groups of people within the 1881 complete database.

Emigration

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Germany-Canada Migration  Highlighting selected aspects on the theme of German migration to Canada, beginning with the first wave, 1750 - 1752.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Canadian West  The intent of this exhibit is to give a general impression of the nature, variety, and vastness of the records pertaining to the settlement process that relate to western Canada, and in doing so, show how these records might be used by researchers.
  • The Highland Clearances  Concentrating on first-hand accounts it tells the stories of where people came from and the places to which they went (with a strong Canadian content). Photographs, articles, statistics, people and passenger searches, maps and much more.
  • The Last Best West  This virtual exhibition displays the Canadian governments role in advertising free land in The Last Best West to farmers and farm workers in Britain, the United States and Europe.
  • The Peopling of Canada - 1891-1921  Examines the movement of people into Canada and between regions during one of Canada's most important migration periods, 1891-1921.
  • The Peopling of Canada: 1946-1976  An important phase in the history of the peopling of Canada. Both public opinion and official policy swayed the development of immigration policies.
  • 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.
  • Northwest Journal  Information for Canadian fur trade era re-enactors, historic site interpreters, and educators.
  • Our Heritage  Following historic trails across Canada and tying in other global explorations of these early explorers. Includes an index of Southwestern Alberta obituaries 1885 - 1959 and 1970 - 1984.
  • Passages: A Treasure Trove of North American Exploration  First-hand accounts of some of the events marking the gradual exploration of the North American continent.
  • The Explorers  From Cartier, 1534-1536 to La Vérendrye, 1732-1739.

First Nations

General

  • Adoptee Searcher's Handbook  A resource site for searchers.
  • British Home Children Society  The primary goal of the British Home Children Society is to develop a comprehensive database of +50,000 individual British Home Children records called the British Home Children Registry. +3,000 descendants have claimed their ancestors.
  • Canada's Orange Roots  At the turn of the 20th century it was estimated that one in three Protestant males was a member of an Orange Lodge 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 Genealogy  Tons of great information on Canadian Genealogy and History. Learn about your ancestors today!
  • Canadian Genealogy Centre  Intends to provide single-window access to authoritative content, such as indexes, guides and images, in many formats from many sources, and access to learning tools to allow new researchers to learn how to explore genealogy.
  • Canadian Information and Facts  Political, geographical and historical.
  • Canadian Orphanages  Listing of orphanages in Canada.
  • Canadian Studies: A Guide to the Sources  A essay on Canada.
  • 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.
  • CBC Archives  Relive our history through CBC Radio and Television.
  • Culture Canada  Government of Canada Guide to Canadian Culture, Heritage and Recreation
  • Directory of Grand Orange Lodge of British America, 1891  Listing of officers and masters as appeared in the Annual Report of the Grand Orange Lodge of British America for 1891
  • For Posterity's Sake Genealogy  General Canadian Genealogy site with obituaries, Naval History, Genealogy links and a personal research section.
  • Francophonies canadiennes: Identites culturelles  Ontario, Acadie, Ouest-Nord-Ouest et Quebec. Genese et evolution de la francophonie canadienne du 16e siecle a nos jours. Multimedia : documents, images, videos, audios, entrevues, etudes, bibliographie, liens vers d''autres sites, exercices pedagogiques.
  • Genealogy Canada  A blog which offers news, and information on Canadian genealogy.
  • Great Canucks  A fan site covering the CBC's Greatest Canadian mini-series, asks the question: Who do you think is the Greatest?
  • Heritage Partnership  Dedicated to those interested in built heritage including homeowners, guardians of historic properties, contractors, educators, government representatives and trades people.
  • Historical Statistics of Canada  Contains a wide range of economic, social and political data for the period from Confederation to the mid-1970s.
  • Images Canada  Central search access to the over 65,000 images held on the websites of participating Canadian cultural institutions. Through Images Canada, you can find images of the Canadian events, people, places and things that collectively are our heritage.
  • Oh Canada  This website provides access to information on the Internet which defines and exposes Canada and Canadians. This is an attempt to define our multicultural fabric, our history, our symbols and our values.
  • Orange Roots and Heritage in Canada  At the turn of the 20th century it was estimated that one in three Protestant males was a member of an Orange Lodge in Canada.
  • 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.
  • Sheet Music from Canada's Past  A source of sheet music published in Canada before 1921, selected from the National Library of Canada's historical collection. Includes pre-confederation era and First World War era music.
  • 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.
  • ArchiviaNet: Maps, Plans and Charts  access to approximately 40,000 item-level descriptions from the "old map card catalogue." About 4,000 items from the catalogue, now in the public domain, have been digitized and may be consulted online. This number will increase on a regular basis.
  • 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.
  • Atlas of Canada Map Archives  Consists of 943 maps of the previously printed 1st edition of the Atlas published in 1906, the 2nd edition in 1915, the 3rd edition in 1957, the 4th edition in 1974 and finally, the 5th edition published 1995.
  • Atlas of Canada--Origins of the People, 1901  Maps of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario.
  • Canada at Scale: Maps of our History  The maps in this exhibition reflect the evolution of cartography in our country. Includes maps of various provinces and regions from the 1700's and 1800's.
  • 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.
  • Doukhobor Place Names  This powerful new database contains over 400 Doukhobor place names in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Canada and the United States. Search by name, type, alphabetically or geographically.
  • Geographical Names of Canada  Conduct an interactive search of over 500,000 geographical names in Canada. Very handy.
  • Historical Atlas of Canada - Online Learning Project  Maps, graphs and text based on the highly acclaimed and successful Historical Atlas of Canada, redesigned for online, interactive viewing.
  • 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.
  • National Atlas of Canada  Information on products available in digital and conventional form, including base maps, geographical names and thematic maps that reflect the social, economic, environmental and cultural fabric of Canada.
  • The Barren Lands  J.B. Tyrrell's Expeditions for the Geological Survey of Canada, 1892-1894. Includes over 5,000 images from original field notebooks, correspondence, photographs, maps and published reports.
  • The Canadian Communities Atlas  The Canadian Communities Atlas offers a unique national network of geographic information by providing schools the opportunity to create an Internet-based Atlas of their community.
  • The Mapmakers: An Essay in Four Parts  Mapmaking, beginning in the 16th century.
  • The Pugsley Collection of Early Canadian Maps  In 1971-72 Dr. William Howard Pugsley, a McGill alumnus, donated a collection of 50 early Canadian maps, dating from 1556 to 1857, to the McGill University Libraries. This set of maps tells the story of the discovery and exploration of North America.

Government

History

Land

  • Western 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

  • Academic Info : Canadian Studies  An annotated directory of Internet resources on Canadian Studies.
  • 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.
  • 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

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 History  Lighthouses in Canada, a brief history of the Canadian Coast Guard, the history of CCG icebreakers, vessels of the CCG 1850 - 1967.
  • 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.
  • Marine Museum of the Great Lakes  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.
  • Northern Maritime Research's - Northern Shipwrecks Database  Information about the Northern Shipwrecks Database CD containing more than 64,000 records.

Metis

Military

  • 41st Regiment of Foot  Includes a list of men who applied to settle in Canada after the War of 1812 who served with the 41st Regiment of Foot.
  • 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.
  • Air Defence Museum  Includes virtual tours, a discussion group and a complete description of all exhibitions. Also contains information pertaining to this organization dedicated to the history of the Canadian Air Force.
  • Air Force Honours & Awards  A compilation equivalent to 5,000 pages of published information, of awards to RCAF personnel for the period of pre to post WW2.
  • An Archival Look at World War I  Canadian Homefront ; the Technology of WWI ; Women during the First World War ; and World War I Warfare. A collection of archival photographs related to the Great War is accompanied by suggestions for teachers and explanatory historical notes.
  • Arrow Recovery Canada  A fascinating website filled with authentic Avro Arrow information.
  • 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.
  • Battle of Vimy Ridge  An introduction to the First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge, including historical maps and a presentation of the Vimy Memorial.
  • 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  Established in recognition of the courageous men and women who were trained in subversive warfare and covert techniques, those who fought behind enemy lines, who lived in the shadows, or who served at Camp X.
  • Canada and the First World War  This exhibition is designed to illustrate the many roles that Canadian men and women played during the First World War, and the definite mark the war left on our society.
  • Canada's Military Heritage  Chronology of War, photos & facts, dispatches from the front, educational resources and operation legacy.
  • 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 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 Expeditionary Force Study Group  We are a group of enthusiasts with an interest in the Canadian Expeditionary Force and their role in the First World War. The interests here are broad: Family History/Genealogy, Military History, Weapons/Equipment, Tactics, Militaria Collecting etc.
  • Canadian Great War Project  This site includes many other features, including transcribed/searchable war diaries, letters from the front, book reviews, virtual monuments, forums, statistics and a links section.
  • 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 Letters and Images  Letters, photographs and other documents from men and women in the armed services and nursing services during wartime
  • Canadian Military  An un-official history of the Canadian military, from the 1800s to the present day.
  • 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 Military History Gateway  Providing access to Websites and digitized resources about CanadaÂ?s military history.
  • 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 Peacekeeping Veterans Association  Includes a Roll of Honour of Canadian Peacekeepers who gave their lives in the service of peace.
  • 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 Brides  The authoritative source of information on the Canadian War Brides of World War Two.
  • Canadian War Brides Of The First World War  A site created to promote and preserve the history of the WWI war brides who came to Canada after the war.
  • Canadian War Industry During the Second World War  Photographs documenting the role of Canadian civilians in the Second World War industrial effort.
  • 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  Featuring the aircraft used by Canadians or Canada's Military from the beginning of World War II up to the present.
  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum  List of exhibits includes detailed information and pictures.
  • Canadian Wartime Experience (University of Manitoba)  Digitised pimary source materials relating to the experience of Canada and Canadians during various wars from 1899-1970s.
  • CBC Archives: Conflict and War  Explore a century of Canada's conflicts, wars and struggles through radio and television clips from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  • Chronology of Canadian Military History  55 short introductory articles to Canadian Military History
  • D-Day (National Film Board of Canada)  View five films produced by the National Film Board.
  • Democracy at War: Canadian Newspapers and the Second World War  The Canadian War Museum's newspaper archives contains more than 144 000 newspaper articles from the Second World War Period.
  • 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.
  • Filip Konowal  A Ukrainian Canadian who was awarded the Victoria Cross while serving in the 47th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France during August 1917.
  • 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.
  • From Colony to Country: Guide to Canadian Military History  To improve awareness of and access to the published literature on Canada's military history, the National Library has prepared this bibliographical pathfinder for the general reader with an interest in learning more about Canada's military heritage.
  • Great War Research of George Laughton, M.C.  Great War Research Site for George Van Wyck Laughton at Vimy Ridge, Battle of Arras, WW1.
  • History and Heritage of Canada's Air Force  The history of Canada's Air Force traces it beginnings to the very early days of World War I when the Canadian Aviation Corps was formed on September 16, 1914 and consisted of two officers and one mechanic.
  • 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.
  • In Flanders Fields  Timeline on the history of the First World War, and detailed information on life at and behind the front.
  • Inside Camp-X  Canada's on-line World WAR II intelligence history site. Dedicated to maintaining Canada's history and heritage forever.
  • Interactive History of the Canadian Navy  The highlights that have occurred over the years through an assortment of media in this interactive web site.
  • Juno Beach Centre: Canada in WW II  An online museum of the Canadian war effort.
  • 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.
  • Lest We forget  Canada,World War II,World War I,Service Records,War Memorials and more
  • Letters from the Great War  Letters home from John Cannon Stothers in World War 1, 1916-1919. War Diaries of the 11th & 12th Canadian Machine Gun Company at Passchendaele.
  • Library and Archives Canada: War and Military  A selection of Library and Archives Canada resources on the Canadian military and war experiences.
  • Museum of the Regiments  The history of the Canadian military and links to related sites.
  • National Film Board of Canada - WW1  A collection of films outlining Canada's participation in World War One.
  • Peacekeeper's Home Page  Created by a Canadian peacekeeping veteran in dedication to all Canadian peacekeepers.
  • 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 434 Squadron  This site contains many photos of aircraft, daily life at the airfields, and documents, along with the history of 434 Squadron. More importantly a collection of Aircrew photos, 1374 airmen volunteered for this squadron, tragically 347 made the ultimate sa
  • RCMP Historical Highlights  A brief outline of significant dates in the history of the RCMP from the 1800's to today.
  • 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.
  • Researching Canadian Soldiers of the First World War  A brief introduction to researching Canadian soldiers of the First World War. It is intended to merely introduce the topic, as a comprehensive treatment would cover many pages and be overwhelming for any new researcher in this subject area.
  • Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial Museum  Museum information, aircraft, donors wall, memorials.
  • Russians & Ukrainians in the C.E.F. 1914-1919  Since 2003, research has been undertaken and continues about thousands of men from Ukrainian and other regions of Imperial Russia who enlisted in Canada. Contact with and interviews of descendants of these veterans is needed for a forthcoming book.
  • Seven Years War Website  Articles, uniform and service charts for regiments, and replicas covering this period of conflict.
  • Songs Popular during the First World War  Hear sound clips of soungs such as Pack Up Your Troubles and It's a Long Way to Tipperary.
  • 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 Royal Canadian Regiment and The First World War - 1914-1919  These pages present elements of the story of The RCR in the Great War through a new presentation of existing documents combining the unit's War Diary and existing information on the officers and on the NCOs and soldiers of the Regiment.
  • 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.
  • The War of 1812 (LearnAlberta)  A visual timeline of events.
  • 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.
  • Unofficial Homepage of 439 Tiger Squadron  Comprehensive and historically accurate accounting of a Canadian Air Force Squadron with over 550 pages of rare vintage photos and 5000 words of text.
  • Unofficial Homepage of the RCAF 424 Squadron  This site contains information on the R.C.A.F. 424 Squadron. There is a memorial to the crew of the Halifax MKIII LV879.
  • 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 Brides  Searchable database of Second World War British and European War Brides sailing from British ports to Canada and United States
  • War Brides in Canada  Eswyn Lyster is writing a detailed history of Canadian War Brides. Any information you could contribute would be greatly appreciated. Includes a lost and found message board, photo album, and links to related sites.
  • War Diaries of the First World War  Digitized War Diaries of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) units.
  • 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.
  • World War One - Josiah Chancellor Kennedy  The story of Josiah Alexander Chancellor Kennedy who enlisted in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, moved to the Royal Irish Rifles, then served out the remainder of WWI in a German POW camp.

Organizations and Societies

Passenger Lists

  • Doukhobor Passenger Lists  Arrivals since 1898.
  • Doukhobor Ship Passenger Lists  With few exceptions, the Doukhobors arrived in Canada in four distinct waves in: 1898 to 1899; 1904 to 1905; 1910 to 1912; and 1926 to 1928.
  • 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.

Photographs and Images

Post Office

Publications

  • 1918 Census of Independent Doukhobors  A book by Jonathan Kalmakoff. This census index provides family historians and genealogists with an indispensable guide to Independent Doukhobors living in Western Canada during the First World War.
  • Archive CD Books  Project exists to make reproductions of old books, documents and maps available on CD and to cooperate with local libraries, museums and record offices in providing money to renovate old books.
  • Canada's Information Resource Centre  Includes the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail on-line historical newspaper archive. Fully digitized and searchable on-line databases. Fee for access.
  • Canadian Geographic  Since 1930, Canadian Geographic has been making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world. Includes historical articles.
  • Donegal author  Information about the author, images of Donegal, book extracts, history, Canada Connections and poetry.
  • Doukhobor Ship Passenger Lists, 1898-1928  A book by Steve Lapshinoff and Jonathan Kalmakoff. Doukhobor Ship Passenger Lists provides family historians and genealogists with an indispensable guide to Doukhobors passengers who came to Canada from Russia between 1898 and 1928.
  • 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 Parr's Publishing.
  • 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.
  • Homestead Maps  Full size or smaller County Map reproductions showing actual home locations identified by family name. In regular size print or Large Print for easy viewing. Available for most of the Maritimes, Ontario, parts of Quebec, New England and the West.
  • 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.
  • Our Canadian Girl  Follow the adventures of Our Canadian Girls with this series of historical fiction, they prove once and for all that Canadian history isn't boring.
  • Paper of Record  Searchable newspaper archive. Allows users to view digital copies of North American newspapers, dating back to the 1700's. A wide selection of North American historical newspapers are available.
  • Paul J. Bunnell, FACG, UE, Genealogy & Book Author  Loyalist books and relates services.
  • 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.
  • Traces Publications for Family Historians  Since 1986, Traces has produced a variety of Canadian publications, largely relating to Alberta & Ontario but also a couple of books with Canadian immigration references.
  • Valour in the Victory Campaign  This book contains a complete record of all gallantry decorations awarded to men of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in the campaign in Northwest Europe in 1945.

Railway

  • Canada, by Train  A short history of railways in Canada, a collection of railway advertising, and the contribution of railways to the growth of Canada.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Railways 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

  • Canadian Mormon Genealogy and Ancestry  Information on Canadian Genealogy and ancestry. Learn about your Canadian Mormon Heritage.
  • 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  This site is dedicated to the reclamation, discovery, collection, preservation and free sharing of information related to Doukhobor family history.
  • 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.
  • 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  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.
  • Canadian Heritage Gallery  View pictures of people in Canadian history, historic photos, artwork and documents. Items are also available for purchase.
  • 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.
  • Gen-Find Research Associates  Professional genealogical research, consulting & charting services specializing in Western Canada, Ontario, Scotland, Ireland, England.
  • Genealogy Research By Hank Krastman, Ph.D.  I do very reasonable genealogy for others.
  • 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.
  • Penguin Books Canada  Publishes award-winning Canadian fiction and non-fiction for adults and children and distributes bestsellers from around the world. hey have a great selection of books on History - both factual and fictional.
  • 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.
  • The Genealogical Research Library, Inc.  Genealogy Supplies, Genealogy Indexes, Family Tree Programs, Maps, Medical Research, Relationship Chart.

Science

  • Canada Science and Technology Museum  The images of Canada gallery include agriculture, aviation, railways, marine services, natural resources and people.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • CousinConnect.com - Canadian Queries  A database of genealogy queries. Anyone can post their queries relating to Canadian research.
  • 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.
  • Origin & Meaning of Doukhobor Surnames  This encycopedic glossary contains roots and meanings of over 525 Russian Doukhobor surnames together with over 2,600 English spelling variations.
  • The Family Tree Project  a site that continues to build a family tree and is not Surname specific. You can submit names and information to be posted. There are forums to use and family histories to read up on.

Underground Railroad

United Empire Loyalist

Women