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Canadians Collection (#10)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Canadian History: From Olympic Triumphs to Artistic Marvels and Natural Wonders" From the moment Olympic glory arrived at Halifax

Background imageCanadians Collection: Fort York to Toronto, Canada, military base and settlement site for British settlers in Ontario

Fort York to Toronto, Canada, military base and settlement site for British settlers in Ontario
NWI4867816 Fort York to Toronto, Canada, military base and settlement site for British settlers in Ontario, 1860 - Colorisee engraving 19th century (Fort York at Toronto, Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of Newfoundland Island (Canada) in the Atlantic Ocean, circa 1870

Map of Newfoundland Island (Canada) in the Atlantic Ocean, circa 1870. Color lithography, 19th century
NWI4867473 Map of Newfoundland Island (Canada) in the Atlantic Ocean, circa 1870. Color lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Map of Newfoundland Island (Canada) in the Atlantic Ocean, circa 1870

Background imageCanadians Collection: French settlers in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving

French settlers in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4867320 French settlers in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: French settlers in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian settlers gather for a communal meal, circa 1800 - Colorisee engraving

Canadian settlers gather for a communal meal, circa 1800 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4868000 Canadian settlers gather for a communal meal, circa 1800 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Canadian settlers gathered for a communal meal

Background imageCanadians Collection: Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec, 1800

Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec, 1800. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4867189 Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec, 1800. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of Hudson Bay in Canada in 1722, showing Hudson Detroit. Engraving

Map of Hudson Bay in Canada in 1722, showing Hudson Detroit. Engraving. Map of Hudson's Bay, Canada, 1722
NWI4902142 Map of Hudson Bay in Canada in 1722, showing Hudson Detroit. Engraving. Map of Hudson's Bay, Canada, 1722, showing Hudson's Strait.; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Gold Rush: Gold Seekers in the Klondike River, Canada, 1896. 19th century (chromolithograph)

Gold Rush: Gold Seekers in the Klondike River, Canada, 1896. 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4906220 Gold Rush: Gold Seekers in the Klondike River, Canada, 1896. 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageCanadians Collection: Grant Allen

Grant Allen
3118503 Grant Allen; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Grant Allen (1848-1899) a Canadian science writer and novelist, and a proponent of the theory of evolution

Background imageCanadians Collection: Lake Champlin, 1850

Lake Champlin, 1850
3330446 Lake Champlin, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Lake Champlin built for the London, Quebec, Montreal run. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: History. Louis Joseph de Montcalm, commander of the French forces in North America during

History. Louis Joseph de Montcalm, commander of the French forces in North America during the Seven Year's War
3434278 History. Louis Joseph de Montcalm, commander of the French forces in North America during the Seven Year's War

Background imageCanadians Collection: History. Canada. House where Louis Joseph de Montcalm died, Quebec, 1759

History. Canada. House where Louis Joseph de Montcalm died, Quebec, 1759. Photo, Canada, c.1920 (postcard)
3433830 History. Canada. House where Louis Joseph de Montcalm died, Quebec, 1759. Photo, Canada, c.1920 (postcard); (add.info.: Canada. Photo, Canada, vers 1920. Coll. Part. History. Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Flag of the Canadian Government Vessels

Flag of the Canadian Government Vessels
3521154 Flag of the Canadian Government Vessels; (add.info.: Flag of the Canadian Government Vessels. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Engraving depicting an Inuit ice-fishing

Engraving depicting an Inuit ice-fishing
3522006 Engraving depicting an Inuit ice-fishing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Inuit ice-fishing. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Photograph of the great Canadian reaper drawn by thirty horses

Photograph of the great Canadian reaper drawn by thirty horses
3521985 Photograph of the great Canadian reaper drawn by thirty horses; (add.info.: Photograph of the great Canadian reaper drawn by thirty horses. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Photographic portrait of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto

Photographic portrait of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto
3523122 Photographic portrait of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
3586459 Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Dog-drawn sleds, illuminated by the light of the aurora boreale

Dog-drawn sleds, illuminated by the light of the aurora boreale, in the snow-covered forest of the polar regions of
FLO4635408 Dog-drawn sleds, illuminated by the light of the aurora boreale, in the snow-covered forest of the polar regions of North America. Lithograph by R

Background imageCanadians Collection: A Canadian coupling with passengers and a pipe-smoking driver on a drill road

A Canadian coupling with passengers and a pipe-smoking driver on a drill road
FLO4635479 A Canadian coupling with passengers and a pipe-smoking driver on a drill road. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et

Background imageCanadians Collection: Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots

Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots
FLO4621731 Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francesco Lavagnoli Veronese from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageCanadians Collection: Bright arc of light over icebergs and ice floes in Baffin Bay, Canada

Bright arc of light over icebergs and ice floes in Baffin Bay, Canada. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso
FLO4621710 Bright arc of light over icebergs and ice floes in Baffin Bay, Canada. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageCanadians Collection: Tepee in Gleichen, Canada, 1901-02, 1901-1902 (print on double-weight paper)

Tepee in Gleichen, Canada, 1901-02, 1901-1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3561599 Tepee in Gleichen, Canada, 1901-02, 1901-1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Canada 31/07/1901 - 05/04/1902 Photographer: Gurney Barclay, J.;Buxton, Leonard); Alinari Archives

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada to Louisiana, Eastern USA, 1756

Canada to Louisiana, Eastern USA, 1756
2902815 Canada to Louisiana, Eastern USA, 1756; (add.info.: Canada to Louisiana, Eastern USA, 1756.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: The harbour, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada (engraving)

The harbour, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada (engraving)
8677188 The harbour, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The harbour, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland (engraving)

Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland (engraving)
8676945 Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cod fisheries at St Peter's, Newfoundland)

Background imageCanadians Collection: A Political Meeting at 'The Corners', 1837 (litho)

A Political Meeting at "The Corners", 1837 (litho)
8666879 A Political Meeting at "The Corners", 1837 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Political Meeting at "The Corners")

Background imageCanadians Collection: Arrival of Loyalist Volunteers at the Parliament Buildings, Toronto (litho)

Arrival of Loyalist Volunteers at the Parliament Buildings, Toronto (litho)
8666860 Arrival of Loyalist Volunteers at the Parliament Buildings, Toronto (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Rebels Marching down Yonge Street (litho)

Rebels Marching down Yonge Street (litho)
8666859 Rebels Marching down Yonge Street (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebels Marching down Yonge Street)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Father Hennepin at Niagara Falls, 1678 (litho)

Father Hennepin at Niagara Falls, 1678 (litho)
8666857 Father Hennepin at Niagara Falls, 1678 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Hennepin at Niagara Falls, 1678)

Background imageCanadians Collection: David Thompson in the Athabaska Pass, 1810 (litho)

David Thompson in the Athabaska Pass, 1810 (litho)
8666841 David Thompson in the Athabaska Pass, 1810 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Thompson in the Athabaska Pass, 1810)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe opening First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada, 1792 (litho)

Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe opening First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada, 1792 (litho)
8666834 Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe opening First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada, 1792 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: A Pioneer sowing grain by hand (litho)

A Pioneer sowing grain by hand (litho)
8666829 A Pioneer sowing grain by hand (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pioneer sowing grain by hand)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Loyalists drawing lots for their land (litho)

Loyalists drawing lots for their land (litho)
8666825 Loyalists drawing lots for their land (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loyalists drawing lots for their land)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Britain's Part in WW1: A Tribute to Canada (colour litho)

Britain's Part in WW1: A Tribute to Canada (colour litho)
8665391 Britain's Part in WW1: A Tribute to Canada (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tribute to Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Winter Scenes, 1937: Jasper Park, Canada (b/w photo)

Winter Scenes, 1937: Jasper Park, Canada (b/w photo)
8672323 Winter Scenes, 1937: Jasper Park, Canada (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jasper Park, Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Niagara Falls (engraving)

Niagara Falls (engraving)
8641445 Niagara Falls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niagara Falls. Illustration for The Hundred Wonders of the World by C C Clarke (15th edn)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Collecting letters in 19th Century Canada

Collecting letters in 19th Century Canada
673364 Collecting letters in 19th Century Canada; (add.info.: Collectingh letters, north Canada 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple Blackwood (1826-1902)

Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple Blackwood (1826-1902)
863460 Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple Blackwood (1826-1902); (add.info.: Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple Blackwood (1826-1902), lst Marquess of Dufferin and Ava

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of the western part of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of the western part of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving)
533408 Map of the western part of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the western part of Ontario, Canada, circa 1902)

Background imageCanadians Collection: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, c.1900 (engraving)

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, c.1900 (engraving)
533083 New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, Canada, with an inset of Newfoundland)

Background imageCanadians Collection: STYX leaving Hands Port, Canada, 1860

STYX leaving Hands Port, Canada, 1860
1577521 STYX leaving Hands Port, Canada, 1860; (add.info.: Prince Edward (Edward VII of Britain) on-board the STYX leaving Hands Port, Canada.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: A view from the King's Bastion, Quebec, 1860 (engraving)

A view from the King's Bastion, Quebec, 1860 (engraving)
1579606 A view from the King's Bastion, Quebec, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view from the King's Bastion Quebec with the Isle of Orleans in the distance)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The provincial exhibition of upper Canada, 1860 (engraving)

The provincial exhibition of upper Canada, 1860 (engraving)
1579583 The provincial exhibition of upper Canada, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the provincial exhibition of upper Canada. Opened by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his stay in

The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his stay in Quebec
1578590 The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his stay in Quebec.; (add.info.: The Parliament buildings, Quebec)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860

The progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860
1577504 The progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860; (add.info.: The progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America. His Royal Highness landing at Halifax)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, 1860

The Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, 1860
1577502 The Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, 1860; (add.info.: The Embarkment of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, St John's)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Mr James Hodges, 1859

Mr James Hodges, 1859
1577483 Mr James Hodges, 1859; (add.info.: Mr James Hodges, the builder of the Victoria bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving 4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'

World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving 4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'
528517 World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving 4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'. The reasons are, left to right, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Hindenburg

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Bird's-eye View of Main Court (b/w photo)

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Bird's-eye View of Main Court (b/w photo)
8621899 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Bird's-eye View of Main Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's-eye View of Main Court)




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Canadian History: From Olympic Triumphs to Artistic Marvels and Natural Wonders" From the moment Olympic glory arrived at Halifax, they have been leaving their mark on the world stage. Through triumph and adversity, they have woven a captivating story that continues to inspire. In the midst of World War I, Canadians stood tall as brave soldiers fought valiantly for freedom. Their unwavering courage echoed through time, forever etched in history. Artists too found solace amidst chaos; dazzle painting emerged as a unique expression during this era. With vibrant colors and geometric patterns, it mirrored Canada's resilience in the face of turmoil. Amidst serene landscapes, sport fishing became an emblematic pastime. "Walleye Striking a Lure" captures the thrill of reeling in nature's bounty while "The Canoe" transports us to simpler times when paddling along tranquil waters was pure bliss. Nature's abundance extends beyond lakes and rivers - salmon fishing on Quebec's Caspapediac River showcases Canada's majestic wilderness. The canvas comes alive with each brushstroke capturing both serenity and excitement. Even Niagara Falls donned its winter attire in an oil masterpiece that freezes time itself. Its icy grandeur reminds us of nature's power and beauty even in its most frigid form. Through periods of peace or conflict, Canadians rallied together for causes greater than themselves. A British military recruitment poster from the inter-war period stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication to protect what they hold dear. Braving treacherous ice floes off Cape Breton Island, Glace Bay seal fishermen ventured fearlessly into unknown territory - embodying Canada’s indomitable spirit rooted deep within its maritime heritage. During the Klondike Gold Rush frenzy, Dawson City became synonymous with dreams realized or shattered against rugged terrain. This black-and-white photograph transports us back to a time when hope and determination fueled the pursuit of fortune.