History
On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted an aspirational document articulating the foundations for human rights and dignity, but who was the Canadian that helped make it possible?
People & Culture
Célébration du 100e anniversaire de la naissance de Jean Paul Riopelle, un artiste vénéré qui avait un grand amour de la nature, de la chasse et de la pêche
People & Culture
A revered artist, Riopelle considered the Canadian wilderness to be his muse
History
Understanding the workers’ protests that paved the way for the creation of unions to advocate for workers’ rights
History
La Loi sur la citoyenneté canadienne est entrée en vigueur le 1er janvier 1947. Elle a défini pour la première fois la citoyenneté canadienne et a contribué…
History
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Roy MacGregor discusses the history of the canoe and how it continues to capture the imaginations of people across Canada and beyond
History
As a way of illustrating the importance of company fur traders to the 100-year-old HBC collection, curator Amelia Fay pulls out three items donated by Julian Camsell, HBC Chief Factor for the MacKenzie District in Canada’s Arctic
History
In this special bonus episode of Explore, canoe expert James Raffan introduces listeners to HBC Governor George Simpson and his unique style of “management by canoe”
History
The Explore podcast delves into the 350-year history of the Hudson’s Bay Company. In this, the first of a four-part series, we visit the James Bay Cree Nation of Waskaganish, site of the first-ever HBC trading post.
People & Culture
“We were tired of hiding behind trees.” The ebb and flow of Métis history as it has unfolded on Ontario’s shores
People & Culture
Queen Elizabeth II loved Canada. As proof, look no further than what she has bequeathed us: the possibility to keep evolving our system of government.
People & Culture
Though beloved for her books featuring plucky heroines, the celebrated novelist privately battled depression and the sexist attitudes of the early 20th century
People & Culture
War Flowers, a new exhibition on now at the Canadian War Museum, tells the stories of Canadians in the First World War through floriography, sculpture, scent and sound
Places
The story of Frank, Alta., the deadliest landslide in Canadian history and a town that endures
History
The Canadian Museum of History’s newest exhibit, Unexpected! Surprising Treasures From Library and Archives Canada, opens Dec. 9
History
Pour comprendre les protestations des travailleurs qui ont ouvert la voie à la création de syndicats pour promouvoir les droits des ouvriers
History
In his newest book, Incredible Crossings, renowned historian and best-selling author, Derek Hayes, combines hundreds of visuals with meticulously researched commentary to educate readers on the bridges, tunnels and inland ferries that connect British Columbia
History
The act was meant to formalize Canada’s national identity — and keep the peace
History
The journey a master mountaineer described “one of the strangest ventures of my life.”
History
100 years ago — on October 22, 1921 — the iconic Nova Scotian schooner was victorious in its first major race
History
The symbolism of the iconic Canadian fishing and racing schooner Bluenose may be as relevant today as it was 100 years ago when the ship first hit the water
History
A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe
Wildlife
Writer Stephen Smith takes to Newfoundland’s shores in his quest to see the ‘capelin roll’ — the spawning spectacle of a tiny fish with a massive ecological, historical and cultural impact
History
Hooked on new TV show Frontier? Here are the real-life titans of Canada’s first industry.
History
The bestselling author and historian on why exploration is essential to understanding Canada’s history
Travel
Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park aims to bring history to life with new technological installation
