The Canadian Atlas Online

Where can you go to get the most complete view of Canada? Space. We do exactly that through satellite imagery in the Canada from Space section.

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Donnacona, Québec

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Featured lesson plan: Building Canada

This lesson examines the territorial and political development of Canada as a nation. The focal point of the lesson is pages 34-35 of The Canadian Atlas, while appropriate sections of The Canadian Atlas website will also be referenced. The overall intent of the lesson is to trace the territorial and political changes that have taken place in Canada since its inception in 1867. The lesson will also explore political representations by region.

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