Weblinks: Chapter 3
General History
This thematic website provides brief, general histories of selected topics in Canadian history at a basic, descriptive level. Additionally, there are maps, outlining territorial changes, photographs and images, and bibliographic references for further reading.
http://www.canadiana.org/citm/index_e.html
Taverns
From the Sessional Papers of Ontario, this site provides a snapshot of all of the tavern licenses issues in the province in 1868–69.
http://ist.uwaterloo.ca/~marj/genealogy/tavern.html
Pioneer Life
A collection of narratives on historical figures from New France and the Canadas, including stories about interesting historical events and personalities. It includes a reference section.
http://www.uppercanadahistory.ca/finna/finna2.html
Duels in Ontario
A brief description of the “last duel” in Upper Canada.
http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/tales/last-duel.html
Wrestling History
Glynn Leyshon writes about wrestling in early Canada, providing citations from descriptions of early matches in the colonies.
http://ejmas.com/jmanly/articles/2001/jmanlyart_leyshon1_0701.htm
Confederation Maps
Maps showing how countries such as England and France divided the territories of Canada throughout its history.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/023001-5000-e.html
The Beaver Club
A brief description (written in 1914) about the Montreal Beaver Club, its purposes and members.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~qcmtl-w/BeaverClub.html
Cricket
A list of websites documenting the history of cricket in Canada.