Symbols

Symbolism behind stone cairn of the Inuit and a chance to construct one virtually. Homage to prominent Inuit educator, Erik Anoee.
http://www.inukshuk.com/about.html

Early explorers, maps, facts, government information, Canadianisms, tourism links, RCMP, Olympics, songs, coins, Canadian and provincial birds, trees and flowers.
http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/

Information on the Royal Grant, its commercial use and the development of Heraldic Arms.
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/arm1...

The Bluenose is Canada’s most famous sailing ship and the pride of Nova Scotia. She won every race from 1921 to 1938.
http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=14207

A 17 year old Nova Scotian schooner — the undefeated champion of the International Fisherman's Trophy — is pitted against an American ship in the last and most dramatic sailing race of her glorious career.
http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10213

This virtual exhibit presents more than 350 images - heritage photographs, original documents, charts and miscellaneous items relating to both Bluenose and Bluenose II. Recounts the history of the Bluenose, a fishing schooner that was launched in March 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/bluenose/

Images and origins of the contemporary and historic flags of Canada, as well as its regions, provinces, municipalities, movements, and political parties.
http://www.fotw.us/flags/ca.html

Biology, history and symbolism of mammal which has come to represent Canada, as described for children. Includes coloring pages.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/canada_for_kids/108172

Trivia about the second largest bird in North America with links to related biological information, stories, poems and coloring pages.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/canada_for_kids/108972

How the beaver, R.C.M.P, musical ride, and loon have come to represent Canada. Audio of "Oh Canada".
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/canada_for_kids/108169