Settling the West

Description of an archaeological / cultural history project in the Fort Selkirk area of the Yukon. Photos accompany discussion of findings.
http://www.yukonheritage.com/publications-selkirk.htm

This exploration of more than a century of rural and farming life in Manitoba examines the economic, technical, scientific and cultural aspects of the evolution of farm work.
http://www.webmstb.com/

Explores Alberta's early history using three themes: Archaeology and Pre-Contact, First Nations and Métis History, and Fur Trade and Mission History.
http://www.abheritage.ca/alberta/

Explores Alberta's early history (1800s and early 1900s) using three themes: land of opportunity, settlement history and rural life. Includes text with accompanying archival photos and related links.
http://www.abheritage.ca/pasttopresent/

Links to sites focusing on various aspects of Alberta's heritage: historical, natural and political. Includes sound archives, videos, and audio clips.
http://www.albertasource.ca/

A visit to the final resting place of the last steamboat to ply the Assiniboine River.
http://www.mts.net/~bkstorie/Alpha/index.htm

Letters from the Trunk is an exciting opportunity to learn about the men and women who settled in the Canadian West in the first half of the twentieth century.
http://www.ataoc.ca/archives/main.html

Gallery of photographs from various Manitoba archives illustrating Manitoba's past.
http://www.mbarchives.mb.ca/exhibit/index.htm

The Atlas of Alberta Railways presents the railroading history of Alberta with detailed maps accompanied by articles, illustrations, photos, charts, graphs and interesting trivia.
http://railways-atlas.tapor.ualberta.ca/cocoon/atlas/

Recounts the Battle of Batoche, which took place during the North West Rebellion and commemorates the history of the Métis community. Includes virtual tour, natural resources, activities, and visitor information.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/batoche/index_e.asp