Aboriginal People Profiles
Source: Canada
Surf through these pages to learn more about the lives and contributions of some prominent Aboriginal people in Canada. Discover fascinating individuals who have made a real difference in their field: writers, actors, musicians, athletes and more!
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Canada Heirloom Series
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Discover Canada's history by viewing this online version of Canada Heirloom Series, volumes 1 to 7. These volumes cover Canada's history starting with the early explorers to the new millennium, Canada's native peoples, and biographical profiles of famous Canadians.
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The Canadian Celebrities Site
Source: Canadiancelebs.com
Provides biographies and pictures of famous Canadians, including comedians, actors, directors, musicians, authors, inventors and more!
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Canadian Poetry Archives
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Browse the biographies of Canadian poets.
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Canadian Scientists
Source: Science.ca
Provides profiles of Canada's past and present scientists.
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Canadian Studies
Source: Mount Allison University
Learn about artistic life in Canada, the Yukon Gold Rush, famous women and much more. This site gathers information on Canadian topics, accompanied by study guides, bibliographies and related websites.
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Canadian Writers
Source: Canada
Discover the life and works of writers that have left their mark in Canadian literature.
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Caring Together
Source: Frédéric Back
Learn about the life, works and creative techniques of Frédéric Back, a Canadian visual artist, illustrator and filmmaker.
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Celebrating Canadian Women's Achievements
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Discover the achievements of Canadian women in the fields of art, science, activism, politics and more.
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Charlottetown Conference of 1864
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Re-live the conference that beget Confederation: read a description of Charlottetown of 1864, and of the meetings that were held; meet the Fathers of Confederation; and read newspaper articles written at that time.
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Christopher Pratt - Drawing From Memory
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Provides insight into the life and art of Canadian artist Christopher Pratt.
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David Cronenberg: A Canadian Producer
Source: http://www.youth.gc.ca
Read Martin's portrait of director David Cronenberg, his life, career and work.
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Provides information about people who played an important role in the formation of Canada.
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Dr Gerhard Herzberg
Source: National Research Council Canada
Meet Dr. Gerhard Herzberg, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1971 for his work in molecular spectroscopy.
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Emily Carr At Home and At Work
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Provides a compendium of the life and work of Emily Carr, a Canadian artist and author.
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Famous Canadians
Source: Canadians.ca
Provides profiles of Canadians who have made important contributions to cinema, television, music, science, politics, literature and sports.
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Feature Articles
Source: Historica Foundation of Canada
Discover the biography of the important figures of Canadian history.
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First Among Equals: The Prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Describes the political careers and private lives of our prime ministers, as well as Canadians' perceptions of them.
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Introduction
Source: Canadiana.org
Addresses fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in Canadian history. You can also click on 'Personnalities' in the left-hand side menu to discover who contributed to this feat.
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The Prime Ministers of Canada
Source: 7th Floor Media
Presents brief biographies of all of Canada's prime ministers and more in-depth information on eight of the most important prime ministers.
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Science & Tech Innovations
Source: National Research Council Canada
Provides information about the cutting-edge research aimed at improving the quality of life for all Canadians.
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Site Map
Source: http://www.youth.gc.ca
Find what you're looking for fast using the site map.
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The Greatest Canadian
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Presents the results of a vote by Canadians to determine the ten greatest Canadians. Also includes a top 100 list, trivia and games.
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Well Known People Who Happen to be Canadian
Source: John Terning
Provides profiles of well known Canadian scientists.
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