Our magazine turns ninety this year. Like any ninety-year-old, it has seen a lot of changes. Here we take a look at the evolution of Canada's most popular history magazine and let you in on its future. More details
Open to all Canadian senior highs, the Begbie Contest challenges students on major events in Canadian history from 1850 to the present, with emphasis on critical thinking skills using primary sources. Available in either language, the registration deadline is March 10, 2010; contest date is April 13, 2010. One prize of $1000 for every 250 entrants! Top English and French recipients get a free trip to Ottawa where they will meet the Governor General. More details.
To learn more about each of the national history awards, visit: Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History, Pierre Berton Award, Kayak Kids' Illustrated Stories, Begbie Contest, Macdonald Prize and Historica-Dominion Institute.
Ed Rooney, originally of Marshall, Saskatchewan, was nearing his 91st birthday when we profiled him in our 2006 donor newsletter. His enthusiasm for Canadian history made us want to revisit his story in History “love bug” can bite at any age.
Photo left: Marshall, Saskatchewan Grain Elevator by Janis Brass Photography. Click here for a larger image.
Canada's sweetheart figure skater Barbara Ann Scott, and legendary skiers Dave Irwin and Nancy Greene Raine talk about life after the Olympics. Listen to their podcasts.
Swap secrets with other genealogists and solve your personal history mysteries.
Visit the site
Help shape our future — join our focus group on magazine and website development. Join now
Sign-up for the Reading Den e-newsletter and be elible to win this month's free book giveaway. Join now
Join Canada's History Magazine for recent news about The Beaver as well as Kayak, and other history-related events in the publishing, education, and academic arenas. Join the group
Discover Canada's History Magazine's exclusively online features. Visit the site
Share your thoughts and view photos from this World War I vigil. Visit the site
Explore and play games... from Canada's History Magazine for Kids. Visit the site
Read primary and secondary resources about a fur trade era. Visit the site
FREE lesson plans for teachers and home schoolers of K-12
Search The Beaver, Kayak & GG award-winning lesson plans.
