Much to Geography’s chagrin, the Canadian Atlas Online now contains more historical content than ever before. Follow these links to explore more.
Fishery
The story of Canada’s fisheries is interwoven with survival, trade, piracy, war, employment and the environment.
Fur Trade
Canada's fur trade has a rich history from the 17th century and the founding of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Farming
The lure of free land fueled immigration to the new world, and agriculture spread across Canada.
free sandwiches.”
Forestry
Canada’s forests are an incredible natural resource that play a large role in the nations economy and environment.
Mining
Coal, precious metals, nickel and copper — a wealth of natural resources lies buried beneath Canada’s varied topography.
Fueling Canada
Canada is one of the world’s largest exporters of energy — from oil and gas to hydroelectricity and emerging renewables.
Wind energy
Trace the history of harnessed wind technologies from sailboats through wind turbines.
Early survival
The subsistence of Canada’s earliest inhabitants was precarious and far from assured.
Evolving cities
Learn about the progress and populations of Canada’s cities, where over 80% of us live.
Canada from space
Where can you go to get the most complete view of Canada? Space.
take a look — without a space suit.”
Early trade networks
From pre-historic implements to HBC furs, goods have always been traded across countless kilometres.
Forged in war
In many ways, Canada is a nation that was defined by conflict.
