Iconic Images from the 1976 Olympics

Magic moments from the Montreal Summer Games.
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Dick Pound Shares His Memories of Montreal '76

Dick Pound talks with Heather Hiscox about the legacy of the 1976 Summer Games.

Canada's Biggest Case of Art Censorship

The story behind the Corridart affair during the summer of the Montreal Olympic Games.

How the Olympics Impacted Montreal

The lasting legacy of the 1976 Summer Games on Montreal.
What's happening in your neighbourhood?

Nominate an exceptional history project in your community for this year’s Governor General's History Award.

 

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Celebrating Wild Rice

This grain is more than just a delicious and nourishing ingredient.

WigWag Chocolate

The bar was discontinued by Mackintosh’s Canadian arm in the early 80s.

Introducing our 2026 Nobleman Scholar

Georgian Parkes brings a wealth of expertise to her time with Canada’s History

2025 Governor General’s History Awards

Géo-visualiser les patrimoines de Mercier–Hochelaga–Maisonneuve

This project actively breathes new life into the stories of a Montreal working-class neighbourhood whose collective identity continues to inspire and unite.

Erin Quinn

Through Discovering Our Roots, Erin Quinn’s students became historians and museum curators as they explored their community’s local history.

Hans-Jürgen Lüsebrink

In his superb intellectual biography of an important but largely forgotten figure in Quebec’s media and political scene at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, Hans-Jürgen Lüsebrink makes a major contribution to Canadian history.

The Governor General's History Awards

Celebrating the very best in Canadian achievements in the field of history and heritage.

Latest Stories

Flin Flon: Canada’s Unexpected Music Town

As its homegrown music festival shows, this Manitoba mining town has a lot to offer.

Why Victoria Day Is Called May 2-4

Queen Victoria's birthday became a slang for celebration.

Fascism in Canada

How we once welcomed extreme nationalism.

Top 10 Endangered Places 2025

By shining a spotlight on places at risk, the National Trust for Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List raises awareness about their plight and bolsters the efforts of local advocates working to save these historic sites.

Lola Pops

The beloved Canadian summer treat kids remember.


 

Sword and Scabbard

Swords are an unusual memorabilia of the fur trade.

Education

Discussion Guide: “Shots Fired”

This activity explores the history of public health in Canada from pre-Confederation to the present.

Tracing the Tensions of the Cold War

In this lesson, students will examine the context of the Cold War and the causes that led to the conflict.

Running Towards Change

In this lesson, students will learn about Terry Fox and explore the history and development of lower limb prostheses.

Learning about Indigenous Law and Legal Orders Through Story

Societies throughout the world have different sources, or authorities, of law. In this activity, students will explore authorities of law in Indigenous societies. Students will specifically look at stories and use laws found in a story to approach solving a problem.