Canadians Collection (page 9)

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)

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)

The Expulsion of the Acadians (litho)
8666839 The Expulsion of the Acadians (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expulsion of the Acadians)

A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879728 A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880); 62.9x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Leon Cogniet)

A Map of the country of the Five Nations, belonging to the province of New York;
8711846 A Map of the country of the Five Nations, belonging to the province of New York; and of the lakes near which the nations of far Indians live, with part of Canada, by Cadwallader Colden, 1725

Mecklenburg Bay, 1776 (engraving)
7340424 Mecklenburg Bay, 1776 (engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 72x52.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W. Des Barres Two sheets. Engr)

Map of North America, c. 1720 (engraving)
7340006 Map of North America, c. 1720 (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Moll, Herman ; B. Lens, delin. ; G. Vertue, sculp)

[North America, Atlantic coast], 1590
7339666 [North America, Atlantic coast], 1590 by Dousaigo, Jacques (16th century); 36x48 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dousaigo, Jacques Bound sheet. Col. ms)

Part of south coast of Newfoundland including Fortune Bay, 1766 (engraving)
7339516 Part of south coast of Newfoundland including Fortune Bay, 1766 (engraving) by Cook, James (1728-79); 68x54 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A view of Quebec from the south east, c.1781 (coloured engraving)
7295440 A view of Quebec from the south east, c.1781 (coloured engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 37.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A chart of the coast of America from Newfoundland to Cape Cod, 1675 (engraving)
7295422 A chart of the coast of America from Newfoundland to Cape Cod, 1675 (engraving) by Seller, John (1632-97); 45x55.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Shannon leading her prize the American frigate Chesapeake (1806) into Halifax harbour, Nova Scotia, on 6 June 1813
7295579 HMS Shannon leading her prize the American frigate Chesapeake (1806) into Halifax harbour, Nova Scotia, on 6 June 1813, c.1815 (lithograph) by Haghe

Native woman from New Foundland (Cap Breton) old tribe of the Micmacs, 1863 Publisher : Le T du Monde
7295199 Native woman from New Foundland (Cap Breton) old tribe of the Micmacs, 1863 Publisher : Le T du Monde, Paris 1863 1er semestre; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans
5855047 Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans; (add.info.: Leaves and branches of Tacamahaca or Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera)

Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis
5855039 Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis)

Yellow birch, Betula lutea
5855022 Yellow birch, Betula lutea; (add.info.: Leaves, aments and seed of the Yellow birch, Betula lutea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Crab apple, Malus coronaria
5855013 Crab apple, Malus coronaria; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit, and flowers of the Garland Crab apple, Malus coronaria. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis
5855012 Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis; (add.info.: Leaf, fruit, flower and seed of the Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis)

Papaw tree, Annona triloba
5855009 Papaw tree, Annona triloba; (add.info.: Fruit, flower, leaves and stone of the Papaw or Pawpaw tree, Annona triloba)

Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata
5855002 Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata; (add.info.: Flower, leaf and cone of the cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

View of The Houses of Parliament, Ottawa, Canada in the 19th century
3083270 View of The Houses of Parliament, Ottawa, Canada in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

British ships Phoenix, Talbot, and Diligence crossing an iceberg (Arctic Canada)
MMM5480473 British ships Phoenix, Talbot, and Diligence crossing an iceberg (Arctic Canada). Watercolor (58x88 cm), by Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 19th century

Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821-1915
5614252 Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821-1915; (add.info.: Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821-1915. Canadian father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867)

Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821-1915
5614251 Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821-1915; (add.info.: Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821-1915. Canadian father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867)

War of the Seven Years (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City (Canada) at night
MMM5458374 War of the Seven Years (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City (Canada) at night, on 28 June 1759 by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); National Maritime Museum

Engraving depicting Eskimos from Labrador. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426210 Engraving depicting Eskimos from Labrador. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

A covered wagon
5308056 A covered wagon.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a covered wagon travelling through the Rocky Mountains. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gold seekers in British Columbia (Canada) 1866 19th century engraving
JAB5037240 Gold seekers in British Columbia (Canada) 1866 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Gold seekers in British Columbia (Canada) 1866 19th century engraving.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Bivouac of gold-diggers in British Columbia in 1866, a sentry guard against the Crees Indians
JAB5037236 Bivouac of gold-diggers in British Columbia in 1866, a sentry guard against the Crees Indians. Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Quebec during the 17th century
5312028 Quebec during the 17th century; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting Quebec during the 17th century. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A crofter's hut near Salcots
5310302 A crofter's hut near Salcots; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a crofter's hut, with a Canadian box stove being used for both cooking and heating, near Salcots, North-West Territories)

Battle of Thames (Battle of the Thames) or Battle of Moraviantown October 5
XEE5027626 Battle of Thames (Battle of the Thames) or Battle of Moraviantown October 5, 1813 - Death of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh (1768-1813); (add.info)

Ernest Rutherford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, 1908
NWI4949394 Ernest Rutherford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, 1908.; (add.info.: Ernest Rutherford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, 1908.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Dinner at a logger camp in the North West of the United States (Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Canada, Minnesota...)
NWI4828378 Dinner at a logger camp in the North West of the United States (Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Canada, Minnesota...), circa 1880

Railway on the St. Lawrence River gele, Canada, circa 1880. Colour engraving
NWI4962859 Railway on the St. Lawrence River gele, Canada, circa 1880. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Railway on the St. Lawrence River gele, Canada, circa 1880)

Pike fishermen on a lake in the North Woods, Canada
NWI4962018 Pike fishermen on a lake in the North Woods, Canada.; (add.info.: Pike fishermen on a lake in the North Woods, Canada.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Map of the Gulf and River of St Lawrence, c.1778 (print)
7340436 Map of the Gulf and River of St Lawrence, c.1778 (print) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 76x53.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The River St. John, 1776 (engraving)
7340403 The River St. John, 1776 (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)

Winter Games: Sledge racing in the Montreal Park Slides, Canada, years 1880. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4885265 Winter Games: Sledge racing in the Montreal Park Slides, Canada, years 1880. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Winter Games: Sledge racing in the Montreal Park Slides)

Vue du fleuve de Saint Laurent ou Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) debarqua au Quebec, Canada
NWI4854002 Vue du fleuve de Saint Laurent ou Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) debarqua au Quebec, Canada; (add.info.: Vue du fleuve de Saint Laurent ou Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) debarquated in Quebec

New England colonies just before the French and Indian War
NWI4853909 New England colonies just before the French and Indian War.; (add.info.: New England colonies just before the French and Indian War.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

View of the City of Quebec (Canada), on the St. Lawrence River (St. Lawrence), circa 1870 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4867749 View of the City of Quebec (Canada), on the St. Lawrence River (St. Lawrence), circa 1870 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Quebec City on the St Lawrence, Canada

Commemorative plaque in honour of Louis Jolliet Canadian explorer (1645-1700)
NWI4868240 Commemorative plaque in honour of Louis Jolliet Canadian explorer (1645-1700) in the garden of his house in the Petity Champlain district, Quebec

House of Louis Jolliet Canadian explorer (1645-1700) in the Petity Champlain neighbourhood, Quebec, Canada
NWI4868129 House of Louis Jolliet Canadian explorer (1645-1700) in the Petity Champlain neighbourhood, Quebec, Canada; (add.info)

Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada. 19th century engraving
NWI4867260 Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada. 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada)

The fortified city of Montreal, Canada seen from the St. Lawrence River, 1760
NWI4867234 The fortified city of Montreal, Canada seen from the St. Lawrence River, 1760.; (add.info.: The fortified city of Montreal, Canada seen from the St)

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)

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

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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.