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French Fortresses in North America 1535-1763: Quebec, Montreal, Louisbourg and New Orleans

by Rene Chartrand & Donato Spedaliere

Following the discovery of America by Columbus in 1492, European colonists brought their system of fortification to the New World in an attempt to ensure their safety and consolidate their conquests. French...


The History of Montréal

by Paul-André Linteau & Peter McCambridge

Professor Paul-André Linteau tells the fascinating story of Montreal from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century, from the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montreal...


The Canadian Experience of the Great War: A Guide to Memoirs

by Brian Tennyson

Although the United States itself did not enter the war until April 1917, Canada enlisted the moment Great Britain engaged in the conflict in August of 1914. The Canadian contribution was great, as over 600,000...


The Aroostook War of 1839

by Gary Campbell

A little-known episode in North America's history, the 1839 Aroostook War was an undeclared war with no actual fighting. It had its roots in the 1793 Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolutionary War...


Redpath: The History of a Sugar House

by Richard Feltoe

Redpath, today a household name for sugar in Canada, has its roots in the story of an enterprising Scots immigrant, John Redpath.


The 1711 Expedition to Quebec: Politics and the Limitations of British Global Strategy

by Adam Lyons

In 1711, the newly formed Great Britain launched its first attempt to conquer French North America. The largest military force ever assembled to fight on the continent was dispatched and combined with colonial...


See You Next Summer: Postcard Memories of Sparrow Lake

by Bruce McCraw

Vintage postcards illustrate these stories of an earlier time in Sparrow Lake.


The Frances Smith: Palace Steamer of the Upper Great Lakes, 1867-1896

by Scott L. Cameron & C. Patrick Labadie

The Frances Smith, the first steamboat to be built in Owen Sound, was the largest and most luxurious vessel to sail the Upper Great Lakes from a Canadian port.


Behind Bars: Inside Ontario's Heritage Gaols

by Ron Brown

Travel across Ontario and visit Ontarios heritage jails, ranging in size from single cell lockups to massive monuments such as the Kingston Pen and the Don Jail.


Ghost Road: and Other Forgotten Stories of Windsor

by Marty Gervais

Eccentric, unexpected, and told by the city’s most popular historian, Ghost Road and Other Forgotten Stories of Windsor is the city like you’ve never seen it before.


The Lumberjacks

by Donald MacKay

This is definitive history of lumbering in Canada captures the vitality of the lumber camps and documents the evolution of a major industry.


The Real Winnie: A One-of-a-Kind Bear

by Val Shushkewich

The story of Winnie, the real Canadian bear that captured the heart of Christopher, son of A.A. Milne, is told against the backdrop of the First World War.


Almaguin: A Highland History

by Astrid Taim

The Almaguin Highlands, an extensive territory covering the Magnetawan River district, is a land rich with waterways and a lively history.


From Burleigh to Boschink: A Community Called Stony Lake

by Christie Bentham & Katharine Hooke

From Burleigh to Boschink: A Community Called Stony Lake covers over a hundred years of human history, encompassing the Aboriginal Peoples, their presence and influence, early settlement and cottaging activity...


Black Creek Pioneer Village: Toronto's Living History Village

by Helma Mika, Nick Mika & Gary Thompson

Black Creek Pioneer Village is a recreation of a typical crossroads community found in southern Ontario during the 1800s.


Let's Dance: A Celebration of Ontario's Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions

by Peter Young

Let's Dance: A Celebration of Ontario's Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions is a nostalgic musical journey, recapturing the unforgettable music of youth and lasting friendships, the days when the live mellow...


Discover Your Heritage: A Guide to Provincial Plaques in Ontario

by Mary Ellen Perkins

Since 1956 more than 1,000 historical markers have been erected throughout Ontario.


Capturing the French River: Images Along One of Canada's Most Famous Waterways, 1910-1927

by Wayne Kelly

This beautifully illustrated work is designed to delight history and photography buffs as well as canoeing enthusiasts.


Parry Sound: Gateway to Northern Ontario

by Adrian Hayes

Parry Sound, Ontario, at the mouth of the Seguin River on Georgian Bay, traces its history back to William Beatty Jr. and the purchase of timber rights.


An Unstoppable Force: The Scottish Exodus to Canada

by Lucille H. Campey

In the late eighteenth century, Scottish emigration became an unstoppable force. Campey examines the causes of the exodus and traces the colonizers progress across Canada.