Canadian History Pictures and Photos
Explore Canadian history through these collections of historic pictures and photos of Canada and Canadians. Please pay attention to the copyright information on each site and do not use images without proper permission.
Canadian World War I Posters Gallery
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War I.
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War I.
Pictures of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Pictures of the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Pictures of the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Pictures of the Battle of Passchendaele
Pictures of the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917.
Pictures of the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917.
Pictures of Canadian Parliament Buildings Fire 1916
Pictures of the fire that destroyed the Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament Buildings in 1916.
Pictures of the fire that destroyed the Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament Buildings in 1916.
Great Depression in Canada Pictures
Pictures of soup kitchens, relief camps, protest marches and drought show the pain and desperation of many Canadians during the Great Depression.
Pictures of soup kitchens, relief camps, protest marches and drought show the pain and desperation of many Canadians during the Great Depression.
Canadian World War II Posters Gallery
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War II.
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War II.
Pictures of the Raid on Dieppe
Pictures of the Canadians at the Raid on Dieppe in 1942.
Pictures of the Canadians at the Raid on Dieppe in 1942.
Pictures of D-Day
Pictures of Canadians participating in D-Day on June 6, 1944.
Pictures of Canadians participating in D-Day on June 6, 1944.
Library and Archives Canada Search
This online research tool from the National Archives of Canada provides access to about 10,000 digitized online images, as well as descriptions of 400,000 photographs in the Archives. Search for architectural drawings, art and maps also.
This online research tool from the National Archives of Canada provides access to about 10,000 digitized online images, as well as descriptions of 400,000 photographs in the Archives. Search for architectural drawings, art and maps also.
Images Canada
A gateway to pictures and photos of the history of Canadian culture. Includes events, people, places and things from Canadian history.
A gateway to pictures and photos of the history of Canadian culture. Includes events, people, places and things from Canadian history.
Portraits of Canadians
The "Critical Acclaim" exhibit from the National Archives of Canada highlights portraits of individuals who have made a difference to Canada.
The "Critical Acclaim" exhibit from the National Archives of Canada highlights portraits of individuals who have made a difference to Canada.
Canadian Heritage Gallery
A large collection of pictures, photos, maps and illustrations of Canadian history.
A large collection of pictures, photos, maps and illustrations of Canadian history.
Canadian Olympians Pictures
Searchable database of pictures and photos of Canadian olympic athletes from mid 1900s to 2000. Browse by list of athletes, sport, olympics and medal. From Library and Archives Canada.
Searchable database of pictures and photos of Canadian olympic athletes from mid 1900s to 2000. Browse by list of athletes, sport, olympics and medal. From Library and Archives Canada.
Canadian Aircraft Image Gallery
A searchable index of pictures of aircraft on display at Canada's National Aviation Museum. A few photos of pilots and aviation pioneers also. From the Discovery Channel's FlightDeck.
A searchable index of pictures of aircraft on display at Canada's National Aviation Museum. A few photos of pilots and aviation pioneers also. From the Discovery Channel's FlightDeck.
CN Images of Canada
CN's magnificent Canadian history photo collection goes back to the 1850s, long before the formation of the CN Railway. On the Canada Science and Technology Museum site.
CN's magnificent Canadian history photo collection goes back to the 1850s, long before the formation of the CN Railway. On the Canada Science and Technology Museum site.
British Columbia Archives Visual Records
A searchable database of more than 65,000 Canadian history pictures and photos for research purposes. Searchable by subject, photographer or artist, and by BC geographic region.
A searchable database of more than 65,000 Canadian history pictures and photos for research purposes. Searchable by subject, photographer or artist, and by BC geographic region.
Newfoundland Archives Digital Exhibits
A selection of historic photos from the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL).
A selection of historic photos from the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL).
Nova Scotia Virtual Archives
Includes the photographic exhibit "Halifax and its People, 1749-1999" and several large family and studio collections of historic Nova Scotia photos. From Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management.
Includes the photographic exhibit "Halifax and its People, 1749-1999" and several large family and studio collections of historic Nova Scotia photos. From Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management.
Copyright in Canada FAQ
Answers to basic questions about Canadian copyright law. And yes, government publications are covered by copyright in Canada. From the Canadian Heritage department.
Answers to basic questions about Canadian copyright law. And yes, government publications are covered by copyright in Canada. From the Canadian Heritage department.