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Canadians Collection (#11)

"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: 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)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: South Corridor (b/w photo)

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: South Corridor (b/w photo)
8621895 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: South Corridor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Corridor)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: View of West Corner of Royal Court (b/w photo)

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: View of West Corner of Royal Court (b/w photo)
8621891 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: View of West Corner of Royal Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of West Corner of Royal Court)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Bird's Eye View of Kingston (litho)

Canada: Bird's Eye View of Kingston (litho)
8625096 Canada: Bird's Eye View of Kingston (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's Eye View of Kingston)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Niagara, Horse Shoe from Goat Island; Niagara from Victoria Point (litho)

Canada: Niagara, Horse Shoe from Goat Island; Niagara from Victoria Point (litho)
8625094 Canada: Niagara, Horse Shoe from Goat Island; Niagara from Victoria Point (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niagara)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: City of London, Ontario, Richmond Street, looking South (litho)

Canada: City of London, Ontario, Richmond Street, looking South (litho)
8625090 Canada: City of London, Ontario, Richmond Street, looking South (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of London, Ontario, Richmond Street)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Kicking Horse Pass, looking East (litho)

Canada: Kicking Horse Pass, looking East (litho)
8625085 Canada: Kicking Horse Pass, looking East (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kicking Horse Pass, looking East)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Second Mountain, Beaverfoot (litho)

Canada: Second Mountain, Beaverfoot (litho)
8625084 Canada: Second Mountain, Beaverfoot (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Mountain, Beaverfoot)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Mount Stephen-Rockies (litho)

Canada: Mount Stephen-Rockies (litho)
8625082 Canada: Mount Stephen-Rockies (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Stephen-Rockies)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Fraser Canon, showing Four Tunnels (litho)

Canada: Fraser Canon, showing Four Tunnels (litho)
8625077 Canada: Fraser Canon, showing Four Tunnels (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fraser Canon, showing Four Tunnels)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Halifax NS, from the Citadel (litho)

Canada: Halifax NS, from the Citadel (litho)
8625104 Canada: Halifax NS, from the Citadel (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halifax NS, from the Citadel)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: Montreal, Place D'Armes and the Mountain (litho)

Canada: Montreal, Place D'Armes and the Mountain (litho)
8625101 Canada: Montreal, Place D'Armes and the Mountain (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montreal, Place D'Armes and the Mountain)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada: View from the Citadel, Quebec, by HRH Princess Louise (litho)

Canada: View from the Citadel, Quebec, by HRH Princess Louise (litho)
8625099 Canada: View from the Citadel, Quebec, by HRH Princess Louise (litho) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Citadel, Quebec)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Tobogganing, Canada (engraving)

Tobogganing, Canada (engraving)
8626969 Tobogganing, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobogganing, Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Winter in Quebec, Canada (colour litho)

Winter in Quebec, Canada (colour litho)
8644949 Winter in Quebec, Canada (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Quebec, Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Beavers in Canada, An Indian setting a beaver trap (colour litho)

Beavers in Canada, An Indian setting a beaver trap (colour litho)
8644889 Beavers in Canada, An Indian setting a beaver trap (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beavers in Canada, An Indian setting a beaver trap)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Past & Present: Harvesting (colour litho)

Past & Present: Harvesting (colour litho)
8668694 Past & Present: Harvesting (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting. Reaping and Binding by Hand)

Background imageCanadians Collection: A plan of the operations at the taking of Quebec, and the battle fought near that city

A plan of the operations at the taking of Quebec, and the battle fought near that city, 13 September 1759 (litho)
8652479 A plan of the operations at the taking of Quebec, and the battle fought near that city, 13 September 1759 (litho) by Bartholomew

Background imageCanadians Collection: National Types of Beauty: Canada (b/w photo)

National Types of Beauty: Canada (b/w photo)
8645387 National Types of Beauty: Canada (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the 'Hector, ' 1773 (colour litho)

Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the "Hector, " 1773 (colour litho)
8645595 Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the "Hector, " 1773 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageCanadians Collection: Highland Settlers camping on the shores of Prince Edward Island, 1803 (colour litho)

Highland Settlers camping on the shores of Prince Edward Island, 1803 (colour litho)
8645586 Highland Settlers camping on the shores of Prince Edward Island, 1803 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: In a Canadian Orchard (colour litho)

In a Canadian Orchard (colour litho)
8633206 In a Canadian Orchard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Canadian Orchard)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Champlain's house at Port Royal (engraving)

Champlain's house at Port Royal (engraving)
8652437 Champlain's house at Port Royal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Champlain's house at Port Royal)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Madame de Pompadour and the King (engraving)

Madame de Pompadour and the King (engraving)
8652422 Madame de Pompadour and the King (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame de Pompadour and the King)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Girls of Many Lands: Canada (colour litho)

Girls of Many Lands: Canada (colour litho)
8659742 Girls of Many Lands: Canada (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Niagara Falls 1855 (Oil on canvas)

Niagara Falls 1855 (Oil on canvas)
8766582 Niagara Falls 1855 (Oil on canvas) by Gignoux, Regis Francis (1816-82); 121.3x183.5 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of Quebec, Canada during the siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War

Map of Quebec, Canada during the siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War
UIG5419265 Map of Quebec, Canada during the siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War. From The History of Our Country, published 1900 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageCanadians Collection: Engraving depicting an Eskimo hunting a seal. The Eskimo are the indigenous peoples who

Engraving depicting an Eskimo hunting a seal. The Eskimo are the indigenous peoples who traditionally inhabit
UIG5426219 Engraving depicting an Eskimo hunting a seal. The Eskimo are the indigenous peoples who traditionally inhabit the northern circumpolar regions. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageCanadians Collection: Engraving depicting Eskimos from Labrador. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting Eskimos from Labrador. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426208 Engraving depicting Eskimos from Labrador. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageCanadians Collection: Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river

Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river, 19th century
5308886 Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river, 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada), 13, 1875 (b/w photo)

The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada), 13, 1875 (b/w photo)
MMM5457725 The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada), 13, 1875 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: A swift of the ice floe under Cape Prescott, in Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), August 9, 1875

A swift of the ice floe under Cape Prescott, in Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), August 9, 1875, 19th century (b/w photo)
MMM5457720 A swift of the ice floe under Cape Prescott, in Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), August 9, 1875, 19th century (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: HMS Terror caught in the ice near Southampton Island, Nunavut, Canada Watercolor by William Smyth

HMS Terror caught in the ice near Southampton Island, Nunavut, Canada Watercolor by William Smyth
MMM5480887 HMS Terror caught in the ice near Southampton Island, Nunavut, Canada Watercolor by William Smyth, January 1837 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London by Smyth

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of the British Colonies south of Canada up to 1783. From British History in Periods

Map of the British Colonies south of Canada up to 1783. From British History in Periods, published 1904 (b/w engraving)
6867187 Map of the British Colonies south of Canada up to 1783. From British History in Periods, published 1904 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Map of the British Colonies south of Canada up to 1783)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Chart of Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Gullivers Hole to St Croix Bay

Chart of Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Gullivers Hole to St Croix Bay, first published 10th February 1858
7340911 Chart of Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Gullivers Hole to St Croix Bay, first published 10th February 1858, 1858 (technical drawing) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum

Background imageCanadians Collection: Plan of the town and fortifications of Montral or Villa Marie in Canada, 1759 (paper)

Plan of the town and fortifications of Montral or Villa Marie in Canada, 1759 (paper)
7340764 Plan of the town and fortifications of Montral or Villa Marie in Canada, 1759 (paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 40.5x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: A plan of Quebec and environs with its defences, c.1781 (coloured engraving)

A plan of Quebec and environs with its defences, c.1781 (coloured engraving)
7340433 A plan of Quebec and environs with its defences, c.1781 (coloured engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 75x52 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: Chart of Ipswich Bay and Cape Ann, Atlantic coast of North America, 1776 (engraving)

Chart of Ipswich Bay and Cape Ann, Atlantic coast of North America, 1776 (engraving)
7340429 Chart of Ipswich Bay and Cape Ann, Atlantic coast of North America, 1776 (engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 53x75 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: Part of the north coast of Nova Scotia, 1781 (engraving)

Part of the north coast of Nova Scotia, 1781 (engraving)
7340428 Part of the north coast of Nova Scotia, 1781 (engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 72x52.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Chart entitled Five distant views of the Isle of Sable by Des Barres, 1776 (drawing)

Chart entitled Five distant views of the Isle of Sable by Des Barres, 1776 (drawing)
7340412 Chart entitled Five distant views of the Isle of Sable by Des Barres, 1776 (drawing) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 50x72.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: Chart of Port Hood, 1776 (chart)

Chart of Port Hood, 1776 (chart)
7340411 Chart of Port Hood, 1776 (chart) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 75x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: Conway Harbour and Port Aylesbury, North American Atlantic Coast, 1776 (coloured engraving)

Conway Harbour and Port Aylesbury, North American Atlantic Coast, 1776 (coloured engraving)
7340409 Conway Harbour and Port Aylesbury, North American Atlantic Coast, 1776 (coloured engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 71x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: The River St. John, 1779 (engraving)

The River St. John, 1779 (engraving)
7340404 The River St. John, 1779 (engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 54.5x78.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J. F. W. Des Barres Scale: ca)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Nova Scotia, c.1760 (paper)

Nova Scotia, c.1760 (paper)
7339546 Nova Scotia, c.1760 (paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 47x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown From the Duff Collection)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of Quebec, Canada, 1776 (coloured engraving)

Map of Quebec, Canada, 1776 (coloured engraving)
7339450 Map of Quebec, Canada, 1776 (coloured engraving) by Sayer & Bennett (18th century); 50x67 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: Deer Island, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 15th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)

Deer Island, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 15th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295635 Deer Island, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 15th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.5x17.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageCanadians Collection: Woody Point, Vancouver's Island, July 8th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)

Woody Point, Vancouver's Island, July 8th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295634 Woody Point, Vancouver's Island, July 8th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.7x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCanadians Collection: Sir Martin Frobisher, 17th century (engraving)

Sir Martin Frobisher, 17th century (engraving)
7295540 Sir Martin Frobisher, 17th century (engraving); 19.1x13.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sr Martin Frobisher Knight)




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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.