As immigration and settlement expanded across Canada, a variety of travel means were adopted from Aboriginal people’s communities. Many of these methods, like the canoe, are still used today for work and leisure activities.
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Images of Georges Philéas Vanier now on Flickr
Born in Montréal on April 23, 1888, Georges Vanier would feel the influence of his bilingual parents throughout his life. After graduating from high school, he attended Loyola College and then the Université Laval where he received a law degree in 1911. He started practicing law thereafter, although priesthood was also on his mind. It was the outbreak of the First World War however, that eventually grabbed his attention and he enlisted in the Canadian Army. He was a strong recruiter and played an important role in the creation of the French-Canadian 22nd Battalion. It was also during the war that he was injured and had to have his right leg amputated.
Photography of Yousuf Karsh now on Flickr
Yousuf Karsh came to Canada as a teenager and pursued his dream to become an internationally renowned photographer.
Images of national parks now on Flickr
Canada’s national parks are protected areas established under federal legislation to preserve Canada’s natural heritage for public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment. The parks are maintained for future generations and have existed in Canada for well over a century.
Images of cottages, cabins and camps now on Flickr
Cottages, cabins and camps are associated with weekend or vacation getaways by Canadians. They are a place to spend holidays with friends and family for a variety of outdoor sporting and leisure pursuits.
Early 20th century railway images now on Flickr
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) preserves a unique collection of railway materials dating from the 1880s to the 1950s. A portion of the collection showcases photographs of railway hotels, stations, trains and travel across the country.
Images of the North West Mounted Police in Yukon now on Flickr
The Klondike gold rush left an infrastructure of supply, support and governance that led to the continued development of the territory to such a great extent that Yukon became a Canadian territory on June 13, 1898. The North West Mounted Police stayed to maintain peace and order under their steady hands.
Images of Canada in the Netherlands now on Flickr
Near the end of the Second World War, Canadian forces had the responsibility of liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. During the fighting, civilians behind the German lines suffered from malnutrition, starvation, and the lack of proper shelter. Over the course of many months, approximately 18,000 civilians died, and over 6,700 Canadian troops lost their lives for the liberation of the Dutch.
Nursing images now on Flickr
Nursing in Canada can be traced back to 17th century Quebec.
Children of Topley Images now on Flickr
The William Topley collection at Library and Archives Canada is an invaluable resource for those interested in nineteenth-century Canadian photographic portraiture. Comprised of over 150,000 glass plate negatives as well as studio proofs and counter books. While Topley did photograph subject matter other than people, portraits were his chosen specialty and the collection is a wonderful example of early Canadian studio work.
Children were often the subject of these portraits, posing alone or with siblings.
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