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McCord Museum
A rich and diversified collection dating primarily from the 19th century to today, the collection bears witness to the precious historical heritage of Montreal and Quebec. In English and en Francais.
http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/
Macaulay Heritage Park Museum
Displays of the rich history of Prince Edward County with exhibits showing the county's beginnings to the present.
http://www.pec.on.ca/macaulay/
Saskatchewan Western Development Museum
Museum of social and economic history for the territory of Saskatchewan.
http://www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/arts/wdm/index.html
Musée des Anciens Canadiens, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
The most prestigious woodcarving museum in North America. Come relive the art history of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. You will discover, along with its history, an impressive collection of original wood carvings.
http://www.quebecweb.com/ancienscanadiens/introang.html
General Store Le Brun, museum
Historical museum including 3 generals stores going back to 1803, 1827, and 1915 with guided tours, collections and garden.
http://www.mglebrun.com
Iona Connection - Cape Breton's Network of Heritage Resources
A site dedicated to the providing the visitor with information about Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the museums and heritages sites available to see.
http://tlc.uccb.ns.ca/cbmuseums/
Gabriola Museum
Exhibits the history and culture of the island. Displays include petroglyphs carved by the island's first inhabitants, European settlement, and data on native plants.
http://www.island.net/~gm_chin/
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Housed in bright red buildings on the Lunenburg waterfront, with floating vessels at wharfside, get your sea legs on the banks schooner Theresa E. Connor.
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fma/index.htm
Sutherland Steam Mill
The mill's importance to and influence on the community is still evident in the fancy gingerbread trim on many local houses. Recently restored, the Mill's steam boilers and machinery are operated several times during the season.
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/ssm/index.htm
Museum of Northern British Columbia
The Museum of Northern British Columbia, located in Prince Rupert, BC Canada, has displays of Northwest Coast human and natural history from the end of the last ice age to the 20th century.
http://www.museumofnorthernbc.com/maphomeintro.html
NWT Mining Centre
Dedicated to perserving the mining heritage of the Northwest Territories, Canada
http://pwnhc.learnnet.nt.ca/nwtminingcentre
Halifax Fire Museum
The Halifax Fire Department has been protecting the citizens of Halifax, Nova Scotia from fire since 1768.
http://www.halifaxfiremuseum.org
The Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame
To recognize, document, preserve, and publicize the names and deeds of those persons, both alive and deceased, whom have made contributions to the advancement of the Canadian Petroleum Industry
http://www.canadianpetroleumhalloffame.ca/
The Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada celebrates the stories and treasures that have come to define Canada over the centuries.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca
Museum at Campbell River
Exhibits representing the culture and history of North Vancouver Island and an Archives Research Center.
http://www.crmuseum.ca/
Fultz House Museum
Located in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, in a house dating back to the 1860's, displaying a collection of artifacts, which interpret the cultural past of the Sackville area and the Fultz family. The beautiful grounds and gardens are excellent for photographs and weddings.
http://www.fultzhouse.ca
Creston & District Museum & Archives
- is filled with remnants of the past. Outside, find a trapper's cabin, a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, an historic steam locomotive, and early farm machinery. Indoors, visit an early store and doctor's office, examine the unique Kutenai Canoe, and chat with pioneer ladies and prospectors.
http://creston.museum.bc.ca/
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canada's history, military history, Native peoples, folk culture, archaeology, and ancient civilizations.
http://www.civilization.ca
Fort Steele Heritage Town
Photos, exhibits, announcements, resources, products and events are available for your delight in Fort Steele Heritage Town with over 50 exhibit buildings to visit.
http://www.fortsteele.bc.ca
Dawson City Museum and Historical Society
With the largest historical collection in the Yukon Territory, the Dawson City Museum and Historical Society relates the history of the people there.
http://users.yknet.yk.ca/dcpages/Museum.html
Stewart Museum
Collects, conserves, exhibits and studies artifacts showing the presence and influence of European civilization on the history of New France and North America. Located in Quebec.
http://www.stewart-museum.org/
McCord Museum
Features collections dating primarily from the 19th century to today, detailing the heritage of Montréal and Québec. Information about guided tours, school programs, archives, and cultural activities.
http://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/
Saskatchewan Western Development Museum
Saskatchewan's provincial museum of social and economic development, beginning with the period of settlement in western Canada. Includes admission details and heritage quiz.
http://www.wdm.ca/
The Canadian Garden Museum
Working archive preserving the stories and heritage of gardens and their gardeners. Includes accompanying photographs and artistic representations.
http://www.canadiangardenmuseum.com/
Pointe-à -Callière
Montréal museum of archaeology and history. Exhibitions, activities, and tour and virtual tour details.
http://www.pacmuseum.qc.ca/
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Learn more about the fur trade and the Hudson's Bay Company with costumed interpreters and historic artifacts at an 1839 fort in British Columbia. English or en Francais.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/index_e.asp
The Royal British Columbia Museum
Presents the natural and human history of British Columbia through three different galleries, Natural History, First Peoples, and Modern History.
http://rbcm1.rbcm.gov.bc.ca/
Museum of Civilization in Quebec
The museum presents and interprets the human experience via cultural and historical perspectives. Most exhibits are presented in both French and English.
http://www.mcq.org/english/index.html
Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature, Planetarium, Science Centre
Renowned for its combined human and natural heritage themes. Offers exhibitions, publications, on-site and outreach programs.
http://www.manitobamuseum.mb.ca/
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
Dedicated to preserving the heritage and culture of the Inuit, Inuvialuit, Dene, Metis, and non aboriginal peoples of the NWT.
http://pwnhc.learnnet.nt.ca/
Centre d'histoire de Montréal
Presentation of the history of Montréal. En Francais with some English translation.
http://www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm/chm.htm
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