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Canadians Collection (page 8)

"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: Inuit men Netsilik, Nunavut, Canada, in an igloo entertaining while hearing stories

Inuit men Netsilik, Nunavut, Canada, in an igloo entertaining while hearing stories
NWI4897929 Inuit men Netsilik, Nunavut, Canada, in an igloo entertaining while hearing stories, dazzled with their skin coats and illuminated by an oil lamp suspended from the ceiling

Background imageCanadians Collection: Lake Champlain before the arrival of European settlers. 19th century colour engraving

Lake Champlain before the arrival of European settlers. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4897870 Lake Champlain before the arrival of European settlers. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Lake Champlain before the arrival of European settlers)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Jacques Cartier's boats leaving Saint Malo (Saint-Malo) for Canada (16th century). Engraving

Jacques Cartier's boats leaving Saint Malo (Saint-Malo) for Canada (16th century). Engraving
NWI4902324 Jacques Cartier's boats leaving Saint Malo (Saint-Malo) for Canada (16th century). Engraving. Jacques Cartier's ships leaving St

Background imageCanadians Collection: Indians of America (Iroquois) making baskets on the banks of the St

Indians of America (Iroquois) making baskets on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Canada, years 1890
NWI4899926 Indians of America (Iroquois) making baskets on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Canada, years 1890; (add.info.: Indians of America (Iroquois) making baskets on the banks of the St

Background imageCanadians Collection: Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s

Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s
NWI4923553 Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s.; (add.info.: Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageCanadians Collection: Acadian man with tattooed body and a couple of native Canadian Indians. Lithography for the book

Acadian man with tattooed body and a couple of native Canadian Indians. Lithography for the book
FLO4635451 Acadian man with tattooed body and a couple of native Canadian Indians. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et

Background imageCanadians Collection: Greenland dwellers wearing skins and one Inuit from Labrador (Canada) with a trident

Greenland dwellers wearing skins and one Inuit from Labrador (Canada) with a trident
FLO4635425 Greenland dwellers wearing skins and one Inuit from Labrador (Canada) with a trident. Below is a daily scene of Inuit family life in front of an igloo, a tent and a canoe, North America

Background imageCanadians Collection: Native to Canada: a family of Indians from Lake Nipissing and a family of Indians from the Ottawa

Native to Canada: a family of Indians from Lake Nipissing and a family of Indians from the Ottawa area
FLO4635595 Native to Canada: a family of Indians from Lake Nipissing and a family of Indians from the Ottawa area. Lithography for the book

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Wood Tomb of the Wakashan Indians (Canada). Lithography for the book

The Wood Tomb of the Wakashan Indians (Canada). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles
FLO4635594 The Wood Tomb of the Wakashan Indians (Canada). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich

Background imageCanadians Collection: The village of wooden houses painted by Indians on Vancouver Island, Canada

The village of wooden houses painted by Indians on Vancouver Island, Canada
FLO4635530 The village of wooden houses painted by Indians on Vancouver Island, Canada. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et

Background imageCanadians Collection: Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction

Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction
3522009 Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Immigrants being welcomed to Canada

Immigrants being welcomed to Canada
2625383 Immigrants being welcomed to Canada; (add.info.: Cartoon showing thet emigrants are welcome to Canada, 1820.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Korean sketches

Korean sketches
2911176 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canada - New France, 1685

Canada - New France, 1685
2902809 Canada - New France, 1685; (add.info.: Canada - New France, 1685.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Interior of Telegraph louse, 1858

Interior of Telegraph louse, 1858
3478755 Interior of Telegraph louse, 1858; (add.info.: Interior of Telegraph louse, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, 1858.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Flag is seen at a parade to mark the visit of Prince Edward, 1860

Flag is seen at a parade to mark the visit of Prince Edward, 1860
1577576 Flag is seen at a parade to mark the visit of Prince Edward, 1860; (add.info.: Flag is seen at a parade to mark the visit of Prince Edward (Later Edward VII of England) to Canada in 1860

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Prince's arrival, 1860

The Prince's arrival, 1860
1577556 The Prince's arrival, 1860; (add.info.: The Prince's arrival. The Prince Ascending the St John.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Arch at the head of McGill-Street, 1860

Arch at the head of McGill-Street, 1860
1577537 Arch at the head of McGill-Street, 1860; (add.info.: Arch at the head of McGill-Street.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Government House, 1860

The Government House, 1860
1577517 The Government House, 1860; (add.info.: The Government House, Fredericton, N.B. the residence of the Prince of Wales during his stay in that city.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860

The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860
1577594 The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge over the St Lawrence)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Progress of the Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860

Progress of the Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860
1577540 Progress of the Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860; (add.info.: Progress of the Prince of Wales in Canada. View of part of the river and city of Ottawa, from the Barrack Hill)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Ball-Pavilion, 1860

The Ball-Pavilion, 1860
1577474 The Ball-Pavilion, 1860; (add.info.: Prince Wales Montreal Ball-Pavilion, Crystal Palace.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Rapids of River St John, 1860

Rapids of River St John, 1860
1577469 Rapids of River St John, 1860; (add.info.: Rapids of River St John. The Narrows, the entrance to the harbour at St John's, Newfoundland)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Government House, 1860 (engraving)

Government House, 1860 (engraving)
1579643 Government House, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Government House, Charlotte Town, Prince Edward Island. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

Map of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving)
533076 Map of Ontario, Canada, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Ontario, Canada, with an inset of Toronto, circa 1902)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Map of Quebec, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Quebec, c.1900 (engraving)
533412 Map of Quebec, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Quebec, Canada, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Glimpses of 'Past and Present' Exhibit (b/w photo)

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Glimpses of "Past and Present" Exhibit (b/w photo)
8621896 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Glimpses of "Past and Present" Exhibit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Canada's Minerals, Collection of Ores and Raw Products

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Canada's Minerals, Collection of Ores and Raw Products
8621893 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Canada's Minerals, Collection of Ores and Raw Products, with Arctic Scene in distance (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Night View of the Building, showing scheme of Illumination (b/w photo)

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Night View of the Building, showing scheme of Illumination (b/w photo)
8621889 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Night View of the Building, showing scheme of Illumination (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCanadians Collection: The power station, Niagara Falls (litho)

The power station, Niagara Falls (litho)
8633209 The power station, Niagara Falls (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The power station, Niagara Falls)

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

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: North Corridor (b/w photo)
8621894 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: North Corridor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Corridor)

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

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: View of South Corner of Royal Court (b/w photo)
8621892 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: View of South Corner of Royal Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of South Corner of Royal Court)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Main Entrance, Royal Court (b/w photo)

Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Main Entrance, Royal Court (b/w photo)
8621890 Canadian Pavilion, 1911: Main Entrance, Royal Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Entrance, Royal Court)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Audrey Mildmay, Anglo-Canadian opera singer (b/w photo)

Audrey Mildmay, Anglo-Canadian opera singer (b/w photo)
8676222 Audrey Mildmay, Anglo-Canadian opera singer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audrey Mildmay (1900-1953)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Photocard, 1930s: Niagara Falls (coloured photo)

Photocard, 1930s: Niagara Falls (coloured photo)
8671644 Photocard, 1930s: Niagara Falls (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niagara Falls)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Real Photographs, c.1939: Martinique (coloured photo)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Martinique (coloured photo)
8671464 Real Photographs, c.1939: Martinique (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martinique)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho)

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho)
8672568 The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Ottawa, new capital of Canada (engraving)

Ottawa, new capital of Canada (engraving)
8676654 Ottawa, new capital of Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ottawa, new capital of Canada)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Montreal (engraving)

Montreal (engraving)
8638670 Montreal (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montreal. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Craigellachie, driving the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway (colour litho)

Craigellachie, driving the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway (colour litho)
8645581 Craigellachie, driving the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Craigellachie)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Castle of St Germain in the reign of Henry IV (engraving)

Castle of St Germain in the reign of Henry IV (engraving)
8652446 Castle of St Germain in the reign of Henry IV (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle of St Germain in the reign of Henry IV)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Queen Anne (engraving)

Queen Anne (engraving)
8652434 Queen Anne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne. Illustration for Zigzag Journeys in Acadia and New France by Hezekiah Butterworth)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The settlers and Indians merry-making (engraving)

The settlers and Indians merry-making (engraving)
8652426 The settlers and Indians merry-making (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The settlers and Indians merry-making)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Quebec (engraving)

Quebec (engraving)
8652425 Quebec (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quebec. Illustration for Zigzag Journeys in Acadia and New France by Hezekiah Butterworth)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Brothers La Verendrye in Sight of the Western Mountains, New Year's Day, 1743 (litho)

The Brothers La Verendrye in Sight of the Western Mountains, New Year's Day, 1743 (litho)
8666854 The Brothers La Verendrye in Sight of the Western Mountains, New Year's Day, 1743 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCanadians Collection: The Red River Cart (litho)

The Red River Cart (litho)
8666851 The Red River Cart (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red River Cart)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Lord Selkirk naming Kildonan, 1817 (litho)

Lord Selkirk naming Kildonan, 1817 (litho)
8666846 Lord Selkirk naming Kildonan, 1817 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Selkirk naming Kildonan, 1817)

Background imageCanadians Collection: Simon Fraser descending the Fraser River, 1808 (litho)

Simon Fraser descending the Fraser River, 1808 (litho)
8666842 Simon Fraser descending the Fraser River, 1808 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simon Fraser descending the Fraser River, 1808)




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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.