Early Ontario:
A Lifetime – Day by Day, Five Women and Their Diaries
Diaries provide an immediacy and intimacy unmatched by most other
records. A Lifetime – Day by Day, Five Women and Their Diaries
provides important insights into the every day lives of early Ontario pioneers. When we read about these women’s day to day experiences, the roles they played and the tasks they performed, we have a window into the society in which they lived. [
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Eyewitness: Thomas Burrowes on the Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal celebrated its 175th year in 2007
and, to recognize the event, the Archives of Ontario
created Eyewitness: Thomas Burrowes on the Rideau Canal. Burrowes worked on the
canal during its construction and documented his experiences in a series of watercolours. The Archives has 115 of his paintings in its collection and many of them are presented here. [
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David Thompson, Map Maker, Explorer and Visionary
David Thompson (1770-1857) fur trader, astronomer and surveyor, mapped more of North America than anyone else. His journals, letters, maps and autobiography provide detailed insights into the fur trade, the Native People he encountered, the lands he explored, and milestones in his life. [
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The James Bay Treaty Turns 100
This year marks the
centennial of
The James Bay Treaty, also
known as
Treaty No.9. As part of the centennial
marking the signing of the Treaty, the Archives of Ontario
is proud to present The
James Bay Treaty Turns 100, an exhibit outlining
the main historical events leading to Treaty No.9. [
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French Ontario in the 17th and 18th Centuries
In 1604, a group of settlers founded
a French settlement in the Bay of Fundy. Over the following century
and a half, the French explored much of eastern North America,
including the territory which would come to be known as
Ontario.
“French
Ontario in the 17th and 18th Centuries”
commemorates four centuries of French
presence on the Continent. [
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The
War of 1812
The War of 1812 had long term effects on Ontario. This extensive
exhibit and history resource showcases some of the personalities
and locations that played a role in the war and explores the
events of that conflict as told through the correspondence
and diaries of those who lived it. These words are illustrated
with artwork, maps and photographs from the holdings of the
Archives. [
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A Celebration of Winters Long Ago
In this exhibit
the Archives of Ontario invites you to enjoy some images
from our collection that portray winter scenes and pursuits
from early in the 20th century. [
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