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Canada
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Archives of Ontario Visual Database 
 Searchable and browsable collection of more than 5,000 images from the "photographic, cartographic, architectural and documentary art collections" of the Archives of Ontario, Canada. Available in English and French. http://ao.minisisinc.com/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/IMAGES?DIRECTSEARCH Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 17, 2005 AwardWeb: Collections of Literary Award Information and Photos
This site's focus is its collection of annotated links to lists of science fiction literary awards, including the Bram Stoker, Campbell, Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Dick, Tiptree, and many others. Other book award links cover general U.S. literature, mysteries, and children's literature as well as the national prizes for Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. http://www.dpsinfo.com/awardweb/ Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jun 23, 2003 The Barren Lands: J.B. Tyrrell's Expeditions for the Geological Survey of Canada, 1892-1894
"Documents two exploratory surveys of the Barren Lands region west of Hudson Bay, in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the area now known as Nunavut" between 1892 and 1894. Contains over "5,000 images from original field notebooks, correspondence, photographs, maps and published reports." Searchable and browsable. Includes biographical information on geologist J.B. Tyrrell and his brother, surveyor and interpreter James W. Tyrrell. Also features interactive expedition maps. From the University of Toronto Library. http://link.library.utoronto.ca/tyrrell/ Topics: Correspondence, Geography, Geology, History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 1, 2006 The Bertrand Russell Gallery
Biographical information and high-quality photographs trace the life of this British philosopher, essayist, and outspoken advocate for peace. Includes related links. From McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~bertrand/ Topics: Philosophy, Photograph Collections: Regional, Religion Last updated May 24, 2004 Canadian Confederation/La Confédération Canadienne
This site "tells the story of how Canada came to be, from the original four provinces in 1867 to the present. Historical essays showcase documents, articles and photographs of the people, places and events that have shaped" the country. Includes maps, biographies, a glossary, materials for teachers, and a section for children. Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 30, 2008 Canadian Heritage Gallery
A searchable, browsable collection of Canadian historical photos, original documents, artwork, maps, and illustrations documenting Canada's early history. Some interesting items are a key to the Cree syllabic system, the Charter of the Hudson's Bay Company, a portrait of John Cabot, and watercolors of the aurora borealis. The Canadian Enterprises Gallery contains brief profiles of (and written by) "companies and organizations who have made notable contributions to their community [or] played a significant role within their industry." http://www.canadianheritage.org/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 26, 2000 Checklist of Amphibian Species and Identification Guide: An Online Guide for the Identification of Amphibians in North America North of Mexico
This site provides a browsable "checklist of all amphibian species and subspecies currently recognized in North America north of Mexico" (with photographs and details for some). Salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads are briefly described in their adult phase; many entries include photos and range maps showing where a species is found. Includes an annotated list of amphibian and reptile identification websites. From the USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/herps/amphibid/amphibid.htm Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science, Science Last updated May 27, 2006 Costume Museum of Canada
This museum is "home to a collection of 35,000 artifacts spanning 400 years." The site provides images of some collection highlights, and a virtual tour of the "Milestones and Memories" exhibit, which features clothing from the life of a fictional woman from rural Manitoba. Also includes an archive of family photos showing late 19th and early 20th century dress. Some material also in French. http://www.costumemuseum.com Topics: Agriculture, Fashion, History, Holidays & Observances, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Feb 16, 2005 Cultivating Canadian Gardens: The History of Gardening in Canada/ Cultiver Son Jardin au Canada: L'Histoire du Jardinage au Canada
"Tells the story of the development of gardening in Canada" through images from books, periodicals, and other printed materials. Features information on the indigenous Huron people, landscape architecture, railway station gardening, gardening in schools, societies and clubs, experimental farms and seed nurseries, botanical gardens and arboreta, Seeds of Diversity, and contemporary gardening books and authors. Includes a bibliography and photos by Beth Powning. Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada. http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/nlc-bnc/cultivating_cdn_gardens-ef/2008/www.lac-bac.gc.ca/2/11/index-e.html Topics: Agriculture, Architecture, History By Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Cultural Profiles Project
Intended as a guide to aid in cultural awareness of new immigrants to Canada, this is a resource for learning about the "life and customs" of countries worldwide. Provides information on work, food, holidays, family life, spirituality, communication, education, sports and recreation, landscape and climate, history, health care, and the arts and literature of dozens of countries. Also available in French. From Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). http://www.cp-pc.ca/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 19, 2005 DogFriendly.com
This site "lists and describes thousands of dog-friendly places throughout the U.S. and Canada, from lodging to outdoor restaurants, parks, beaches, attractions and more." It focuses "on listing only places that allow dogs of all sizes and breeds." Also includes tips for traveling with dogs, newsletters, a photo gallery, and lists of dog-friendly events and employers. Browsable by location or type of place, or searchable. (Highlights sponsor listings.) http://www.dogfriendly.com/ Topics: Mammals, Parks, Pets, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Last updated Feb 3, 2004 Don Bain's Virtual Guidebooks
"Nearly 3000 virtual reality photographic panoramas" provide 360-degree "immersive imagery" of places in the western United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), western Canada, Baja California, and the South Pacific. Features an interactive map and a geographic index. A thematic index covers topics such as bridges, gardens, ghost towns, and volcanoes. Searchable. http://www.virtualguidebooks.com/ Topics: North America, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography, Technology, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 15, 2003 Exotic Species: Asian Carp
Fact sheets and photos of the Asian carp, and information on efforts to create a barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to block the fish, which are "a significant threat to the Great Lakes because of their size, fecundity, and ability to consume large amounts of food." Includes video clips and an identification chart. From the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Canada. http://www.glfc.org/fishmgmt/carp.php Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated May 19, 2005 The Forest History Society
The purpose of this organization is to explore the "history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources - timber, water, soil, forage, fish and wildlife, recreation, and scenic or spiritual values. The focus is from a North American perspective." The site features photographs (located in "Research Center"), a list of oral histories, and bibliographies. Also includes teaching materials and a history of the U.S. Forest Service. Searchable. Affiliated with Duke University. http://www.foresthistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Fun with Marmots
This site presents children's activities with a marmot theme. Features photographs of endangered Vancouver Island (Canada) marmots, marmot coloring pages, a pattern for a knitted marmot puppet, games, a poem, and a quiz. Also describes efforts to raise awareness of the endangered marmot's plight. Note: Marmot whistle sound file does not work with some browsers. From the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation. http://www.marmots.org/kids.htm Topics: Animals, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Poetry Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Geist: Canadian Ideas, Canadian Culture
This site is a companion to the quarterly print magazine of the same name that features "the best in Canadian fiction, non-fiction, photography, comix and what-have you." The site provides selected material from the publication, including photo essays, columns, whimsical maps (for example, the Philosopher's Map of Canada), comics, and more. http://www.geist.com/ Topics: Magazines by Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Ghost Towns, Abandoned Villages, and Historical Sites in the United States and Canada
Photos and some historical material on ghost towns in the western United States as well as some in Canada (Ontario and Quebec) can be found at this site. A few broken links. http://www.ghosttown.info/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, United States History Last updated Nov 20, 2002 The Glenn Gould Archive
This site highlights the life and work of "Canada's most renowned classical musician [pianist] of the 20th century." Contains selected audio clips, photos, documents, and artifacts, as well as writings by and about this "recording artist, radio and television broadcaster and producer, writer and outspoken apologist for the electronic media." Search the databases for his papers and recordings. Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/glenngould/ Topics: Archives, Musicians, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 13, 2008 High Flyers: Canadian Women in Aviation
An overview of "Canadian women's participation in the field of aviation," including "personal photos, memorabilia and other archival documents, [and brief] biographies of approximately twenty women." From Canada's Digital Collections. Available in English and French. http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/ic/can_digital_collections/high_flyers/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Transportation Last updated May 10, 2008 Highlighting Human Rights in Ontario
Historical documents and photographs exploring the "recognition of human rights throughout the history of [Ontario] prior to the establishment of the Ontario Human Rights Commission in 1961." Explores topics of Ontario as a haven from persecution, the right to a fair trial, freedom from slavery, freedom of religion, women's rights, the right to education, freedom of peaceful assembly, and the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Available in English and French. From the Archives of Ontario, Canada. http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/exhibits/humnrits/index.html Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, Labor, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Social Issues, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jan 16, 2006 Images Canada
A searchable collection of "thousands of images held on the websites of participating Canadian cultural institutions." Includes images from Canada's history; the Canadian West; Canadian Illustrated News, a popular 19th century periodical; and geological surveys. Also available in French. From the National Library of Canada. http://imagescanada.ca/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 27, 2007 Internment of Ukrainians in Canada 1914-1920
This site intends "to inform the general population about the Canadian Government's internment of Ukrainian Canadians in Concentration Camps in Canada during the period of 1914-1920." Includes photos, a map of internment operations in Canada, sample internment documents, requests to the Canadian government for restitution, contemporary reactions from Canadian political parties, related articles, and a bibliography. http://www.infoukes.com/history/internment/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 28, 2004 A Journey to a New Land/En Route Vers un Nouveau Territoire
"People first arrived in the Americas at least 12,000 years ago. The timing of their arrival and the route by which they travelled are not known." The site provides study materials (designed for primary through post-secondary students) that explore the evidence and ideas related to solving these issues. Includes a multimedia library with video clips, photos, games, and more. In English and French. From the Virtual Library of Canada. http://www.sfu.museum/journey/ Topics: Archaeology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Feb 8, 2005 Klondike Gold Rush: The Perilous Journey North
This exhibit documents the journey of "over 100,000 optimistic 'stampeders'" in 1897 and 1898 to the remote Klondike gold fields of Dawson, Canada. Features images from the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections Division. Also includes a bibliography. http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcoll/exhibits/klondike/ Topics: Geography, History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Water Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Mars
This profile of Mars features facts, news, and photos. Includes information about missions, Canada's role in Mars exploration, the use of Canadian Arctic areas for space research, and an annotated timeline of Mars missions from the Soviet probes in the early 1960s to the present. Provides links to related stories and resources. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/space/mars_index.html Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Mi'kmaq Portraits Collection
Hundreds of "portraits and illustrations in various media, of the Mi'kmaq [L'nu'k] of Atlantic Canada." Searchable by keyword in bibliographic record, and browsable by date and geographic location. Includes video. Available in English and French. From the Nova Scotia Museum, Canada. http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mikmaq/ Topics: Native Americans, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 3, 2002 Move.com: Rental Search
Database of apartments for rent in the United States. Select the state and geographical area, then specify the size, price range, and amenities, such as laundry facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and pet-friendliness. Some listings have photos. Includes a rent calculator, advice on finding a roommate, legal advice, city profiles and crime statistics, packing tips, and more. http://www.move.com/apartments/main.aspx Topics: Disabilities, Housing, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Oceans of Kansas Paleontology: Fossils from the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Sea
This site provides photographs, drawings, and "information about the animals that lived in and around the ancient ocean that once covered Kansas and much of the Midwest United States (and Canada)." Includes mosasaurs, marine reptiles from the late Cretaceous period; invertebrate and fish fossils; and reptile and bird fossils. Also find a geologic map, a timeline, and an extensive list of related links. Maintained by a paleontologist. http://www.oceansofkansas.com/ Topics: Animals, Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Operation Migration (OM)
Orphaned and captive birds do not know how to migrate. Flying light airplanes, OM pilots act "as surrogate parents, helping the birds imprint on the aircraft and conditioning them to fly with it. Later, when the birds are mature, they are led south by the OM team on a pre-determined route to a safe wintering site." Includes photo and field journals and video clips of their work with Canada geese, Sandhill cranes, and whooping cranes. http://www.operationmigration.org/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Jan 2, 2002 Oscar Peterson: A Jazz Sensation/Une Sensation Jazz
Features a biography (including information on musical training and influences), sound files, articles, a photo gallery, a list of honors and awards, a bibliography, and photos and information on musicians who have played with the Montreal, Canada-born pianist. Available in English and French. From the National Library of Canada. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/oscarpeterson/ Topics: Music, Musicians, Notable People, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 10, 2004 Panoramas: The North American Landscape in Art
A "trilateral virtual exhibition celebrating the landscape of North America" displaying paintings, drawings, textiles, and photographs from the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Artworks in the categories of social, mythic, evolving, and personal landscapes are presented with descriptions and background. The International Gallery portion of each exhibit displays all the exhibit's art by country. Available also in French and Spanish. From the Canadian Heritage Information Network, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, and their respective governments. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Landscapes/ Topics: Art by Region, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 27, 2002 The Pauline Johnson Archive
Devoted to spoken word performer Emily Pauline Johnson (1861-1913), "one of Canada's most popular and successful entertainers at the turn-of-the-century." Includes photos, correspondence, post cards, personal items, fan letters, reviews, articles, programs and tickets, a bibliography, poetry, short stories, and manuscripts. The daughter of a Mohawk Native-Canadian father and an English mother, Johnson used the Mohawk name 'Tekahionwake'. Available in English and French. From Canada's Digital Collections and McMaster University. http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/%7Epjohnson/mock.html Topics: Authors by Region, Authors by Region: United States, Correspondence, Literature: Fiction, Native Americans, Notable People, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Poetry Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Race Track Locator (ChasinRacin)
Information about 1500 motor racing facilities in the U.S. and Canada is searchable via track name or location, map, or track type. Includes track address and contact information, driving directions, and structural data. Site also includes general track statistics and track photos. http://chasinracin.com/track-locator/ Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 21, 2004 RailPictures.net
A database of tens of thousands of photographs of trains from the U.S. and Canada. Searchable by type of locomotive, railroad, location, and photographer. Browsable by category, such as tunnels, night shots, and derailments. Also includes a discussion forum. Free membership required to add photos and comments. Note: Site includes a significant amount of paid advertising. http://www.railpictures.net Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated May 11, 2005 Saving Harp Seals
Starting in 2004, the Canadian government "plans to expand the seal hunt and permit the deliberate culling of nearly one million seals over three years." This site features seal hunt facts and news, information about a campaign to save the seals, and photos and videos of the seals. From the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Note: Viewer discretion is advised for the hunting images. http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=21446 Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Outdoor Recreation, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 7, 2004 Skate Canada
Skate Canada is the "largest figure skating governing body in the world" and holds programs for skaters, coaches, and officials. Biographies and competition histories of all the team Canadian figure skaters, a photo gallery of events, and current results in figure skating events are here. There are also sections on programs for special needs skaters, health and fitness ( Sports Science ), and varsity figure skating. The site is available in English and French. http://www.skatecanada.ca/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Winter Sports Last updated May 16, 2002 Sunil Gupta: Homelands
Small collection of photographs by Sunil Gupta that "explore the connections between disparate landscapes with which he has an affinity: Northern India (where he was born), Eastern Canada (where he was raised), North Eastern USA (where he was educated), and England (where he resides)." Includes an introductory essay, single images from the "Tales of a City" series, and dual images from the "Homelands" series. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/gupta/default.htm Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 22, 2006 The Virtual Birder
This site for wild-bird watchers in the United States and Canada features images and range maps for dozens of birds, simulated birding tours of North American birding hot spots, photo galleries, and "Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcripts and regional info for North American states and provinces." Some material requires a paid subscription. http://www.virtualbirder.com/ Topics: Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Apr 15, 2004 We Do Not Know His Name: Klatsassin and the Chilcotin War
This site examines a war in 1864 between the Tsilqhot'in people and the colony of British Columbia, Canada. The site "is essentially an archive of primary documents with some secondary interpretations." Transcribed materials include colonial correspondence, colonial dispatches, newspaper articles, court documents, and diary and journal entries. Also includes a timeline, biographical information, maps, and photographs. Part of the Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History project. In English and French. http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/klatsassin/home/indexen.html Topics: Correspondence, History, History By Place, Native Americans, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated May 10, 2004 Who Killed William Robinson?
"William Robinson was a real person, a Black American who was murdered on Salt Spring Island in the British Colony of British Columbia in 1868." The site examines the case against Tshuanahusset, the local man accused of killing Robinson and two others, allowing users to evaluate the case using letters and diaries, biographies, photographs, maps, and newspaper articles; information about the settlers; and a discussion of how the justice system of the 1860s treated aboriginals. http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/robinson/indexen.html Topics: Correspondence, Crime, History By Place, Judicial Process, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 16, 2007 |
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