Websites on important and/or interesting individuals in Canadian history. Should be primarily biographical in content....
This page was last updated on October 7th, 2008
This page was last updated on October 7th, 2008
Personages and Biography (from History)
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Well Known Canadians
This site contains biographical tidbits on many important Canadians from various lines of work.
Richard B. Rogers : Life and Times of a Canadian Engineer
Describes the vision and life of Engineer Richard Birdsall Rogers who helped design the Peterborough Hydraulic Lift Lock in Peterborough, Ontario.
Northern Stars - Norman McLaren
An honoured filmmaker in Canada. In his lifetime he received literally hundreds of awards and prizes for his work.
Thomas D'Arcy McGee - Canadian Confederation
Brief biography of politician Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a gifted speaker and strong supporter of Confederation. His views regarding Irish republicanism may have resulted in his assassination in 1868. Thomas D'Arcy McGee
Roy Herbert Thomson (1894-1976)
The rags to riches story of Roy Thomson, also known as Lord Thomson of Fleet.
James Shaver Woodsworth - Canadian Heritage Gallery
Portrait of the politician and clergyman.
The John Rodgers Jewitt Hub
Comprehensive site about John Rodgers Jewitt, his travels, and writings while a captive of Chief Maquinna of Nootka Sound in British Columbia.
Memorable Canadians
An index of Canadian biographies located throughout the National Library of Canada's web site. Focused on Canadian history and society, literature, music, and library and information science.
Ralph Pickard Bell: A Biography
A warts-and-all portrait of one of Canada's most colourful and controversial characters.
Joseph Whiteside Boyle
The legendary Canadian, Joseph W. Boyle (1867-1923); gold miner and adventurer.
Roméo Vachon
Provides information about one of Canada's civil aviation pioneers including biographical notes, some photos, a bibliography and lists of monuments and commemorative sites.
The Poems of D'Arcy McGee
The poems of D'Arcy McGee. Elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1858 as one of three members for Montreal. Strongly opposed the Fenians. Assassinated on April 7, 1868, a week before his 43rd birthday. Canada's first political assassination.
Canadians of Christian faith
Contains several biographies of men and women of Christian faith who helped shape Canadian history.
Samuel de Champlain - Geographer and Builder of a Colony
An exhibition about the travels of Samuel de Champlain, founder of New France.
The Man Called Intrepid - William Stephenson
All about Canadian spy master William Stephenson who set up Great Britain's spy operations in the Western Hemisphere
Louis Riel
Biography of the influential Metis leader and father of Manitoba.
Etienne Brule
Known as the first Coureur de Bois, he went on many expeditions for Champlain and the fur traders, and explored land west of Quebec.
David Thompson Things
All about David Thompson, land geographer and one of Canada's explorers. Includes articles and links about aboriginal impacts, new discoveries, life at the Rocky Mountain House forts, and Thompson's treks through the mountain passes.
People - Canadian Confederation
A collection of biographies for many of the people involved in the creation and building of Canada. Some of these people are well known, while others are relatively obscure.
Charles Templeton (1915-2001)
Biographical information, articles, and an online version of the memoirs of this former evangelist turned atheist, politician, editor, broadcaster, journalist, author, philosopher and raconteur.
Nursing Sister Helen L. Fowlds
Biography, diary and pictures of Helen Fowlds, a Canadian nurse in World War I
Sir Charles Fitzpatrick - Canadian Confederation
Brief biography of Fitzpatrick who played a role in the evolution of Western Canada's political situation. In 1905, he took part, as the federal government representative, in the negotiations that led to the creation of the provinces of Alberta and Saskat
Canada Heirloom Series
Extensive information on Canadian history. Volumes IV through VII contain biographies of people who had an important impact on Canadian history.
The Lawrence Hayward Collection
Information on Canadian sculptors dating back to the 1700s.
This site contains biographical tidbits on many important Canadians from various lines of work.
Describes the vision and life of Engineer Richard Birdsall Rogers who helped design the Peterborough Hydraulic Lift Lock in Peterborough, Ontario.
An honoured filmmaker in Canada. In his lifetime he received literally hundreds of awards and prizes for his work.
Brief biography of politician Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a gifted speaker and strong supporter of Confederation. His views regarding Irish republicanism may have resulted in his assassination in 1868. Thomas D'Arcy McGee
The rags to riches story of Roy Thomson, also known as Lord Thomson of Fleet.
Portrait of the politician and clergyman.
Comprehensive site about John Rodgers Jewitt, his travels, and writings while a captive of Chief Maquinna of Nootka Sound in British Columbia.
An index of Canadian biographies located throughout the National Library of Canada's web site. Focused on Canadian history and society, literature, music, and library and information science.
A warts-and-all portrait of one of Canada's most colourful and controversial characters.
The legendary Canadian, Joseph W. Boyle (1867-1923); gold miner and adventurer.
Provides information about one of Canada's civil aviation pioneers including biographical notes, some photos, a bibliography and lists of monuments and commemorative sites.
The poems of D'Arcy McGee. Elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1858 as one of three members for Montreal. Strongly opposed the Fenians. Assassinated on April 7, 1868, a week before his 43rd birthday. Canada's first political assassination.
Contains several biographies of men and women of Christian faith who helped shape Canadian history.
An exhibition about the travels of Samuel de Champlain, founder of New France.
All about Canadian spy master William Stephenson who set up Great Britain's spy operations in the Western Hemisphere
Biography of the influential Metis leader and father of Manitoba.
Known as the first Coureur de Bois, he went on many expeditions for Champlain and the fur traders, and explored land west of Quebec.
All about David Thompson, land geographer and one of Canada's explorers. Includes articles and links about aboriginal impacts, new discoveries, life at the Rocky Mountain House forts, and Thompson's treks through the mountain passes.
A collection of biographies for many of the people involved in the creation and building of Canada. Some of these people are well known, while others are relatively obscure.
Biographical information, articles, and an online version of the memoirs of this former evangelist turned atheist, politician, editor, broadcaster, journalist, author, philosopher and raconteur.
Biography, diary and pictures of Helen Fowlds, a Canadian nurse in World War I
Brief biography of Fitzpatrick who played a role in the evolution of Western Canada's political situation. In 1905, he took part, as the federal government representative, in the negotiations that led to the creation of the provinces of Alberta and Saskat
Extensive information on Canadian history. Volumes IV through VII contain biographies of people who had an important impact on Canadian history.
Information on Canadian sculptors dating back to the 1700s.
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