Unlocking Canada's Past

Welcome to the resources page, designed especially for teens aged 12-17! Here, you'll find easy access to fantastic resources that bring Canadian history to life. Dive in and discover the stories that shaped Canada!

Canadian History Websites

Explore these awesome websites to deepen your knowledge of Canadian history. We've hand-picked them to be engaging and informative!

Verified Canadian History Websites

Watch and learn! These YouTube channels offer verified and engaging content about Canadian history.

History Website Resources

  • Library and Archives Canada
    Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives.html
    • Why it’s great: National repository of Canada’s documentary heritage.
    • Resource type: Primary source documents, photographs, maps, archival records, some digital exhibits.
    • Best for: Grades 5–12; can be adapted for K–4 with teacher-selected visuals or excerpts.

  • The Canadian Encyclopedia
    • Link: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
    • Why it’s great: Thousands of well-written articles on Canada’s history, people, and culture.
    • Resource type: Articles, timelines, infographics, short educational videos embedded in entries.
    • Best for: Grades 4–12; simplified summaries can be used with K–3 if teacher-adapted.

  • Canada’s History (Education Section)
    • Link: https://www.canadashistory.ca/education
    • Why it’s great: Hundreds of lesson plans and classroom resources.
    • Resource type: Lesson plans, worksheets, interactive activities, discussion prompts, videos.
    • Best for: K–12; organized by age for easy selection.

  • Canadian Museum of History – Educational Resources
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) – Learning Resource

Engage with Canadian History

We hope these resources make learning about Canadian history fun and easy. Explore, learn, and engage with the stories of our nation!

Verified YouTube Channels

  • Historica Canada
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoricaCanada
    • Why it’s great: Bilingual videos, including “Heritage Minutes.”
    • Resource type: Short historical videos, animated stories, and teacher discussion guides.
    • Best for: K–12; Heritage Minutes are suitable for K–6.

  • Canada’s National History Society – Canada’s History
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasHistory
    • Why it’s great: Inclusive, multiple perspectives, classroom-ready.
    • Resource type: Videos, digital exhibits, interviews, and discussion prompts.
    • Best for: Grades 3–12; can clip/simplify for K–2.

  • Canadian Museum of History
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZm_FewS..
    • Why it’s great: Visual-rich museum artifacts and exhibits.
    • Resource type: Videos, virtual exhibits, interactive tours.
    • Best for: K–12; younger students engage with artifacts, older students with full explanations.

  • The Canadiana Project – Canadiana
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/@Canadiana
    • Why it’s great: Lesser-known Canadian stories.
    • Resource type: Documentaries, short films, educational videos.
    • Best for: Grades 5–12.

  • HISTORY® Channel Canada
  • Valour Canada
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/ValourCanada
    • Why it’s great: Focus on military heritage and citizenship.
    • Resource type: Videos, virtual tours, oral histories, and artifacts.
    • Best for: Grades 5–12.

  • Canadian War Museum
  • O TD Military History
  • Canadian History Ehx
  • Timekeepers Canada
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimekeepersCanada
    • Why it’s great: Broad coverage of Canadian history.
    • Resource type: Videos, historical timelines, educational explanations.
    • Best for: Grades 5–12; teacher adaptation can make it suitable for younger students