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Book Review: Donald Creighton (1902–1979) wrote about the history of Canada “as if it mattered.” Biographer Donald Wright suggests that Creighton also matters and has produced an engaging portrait of a scholar and public intellectual who dominated his profession at mid-century but who came to be seen as quaint, even embarrassing, by many colleagues.

All aboard to celebrate Canada’s history with Rail Travel Tours, travelling Canada by rail to the Atlantic, Pacific or Arctic coast.

In this activity, students will explore a selection of textile artifacts that highlight women’s fashion from several decades of Canadian history.

“The Father of Medicare” turned a Tory on her head.

Huge new murals add to the belugas, polar bears, and aurora borealis seen in and around Churchill, Manitoba.

According to humorist Will Ferguson Agnes Macphail was funny, took no guff from men, but most importantly, she had an immense impact on Canadian politics.

A look back at select moments from British Columbia’s history.

Celebrating the culture and courage of Indigenous peoples is a key step towards reconciliation. 

Where did the tradition come from?

August 22, 2011, Jack Layton lost his second battle with cancer. In last May's election, he led his party to a place in the history books by becoming the first N.D.P. Leader of the Official Opposition.