Canada: Early Canadian History

Canada, though often overshadowed by its famous neighbor to the south, has a rich and diverse history. Its role as an international peacekeeper is renowned and its culture is seen as a mosaic that accepts different peoples and world traditions to complement its own heritage. The establishment of territory by France, and then by England, instituted another cultural dynamic that is still being worked out to this day.

The modern history of Canada began in 1867 with the union of the British Provinces into a new confederation. For the most part, Canada has developed into its present form through a mostly peaceful constitutional and political process. Canadians are proud of their country's identity and contributions to the world. The Web is a good place to start researching these topics and discovering new things about the US’s great neighbor to the north.

Those interested in this vast and varied country will find an assortment of resources on the World Wide Web. Canadians are very proud of their heritage and are eager for the rest of the world to start paying attention to their accomplishments. Online you will find any number of specialty sites, museum links, archives and tourism guides. Many Canadian sites will let you choose between French and English versions.