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2026-10-08

Chartered in 1821, the Bank of Upper Canada was, until its demise in 1866, one of British North America's leading…

2026-10-08

Here, in the early morning hours of October 31, 1920, Dr. Frederick Banting conceived an idea for research that led…

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Built in 1876 1877 for Wilfrid Laurier and his wife Zoé, this elegant Italianate style house served as their principal…

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William Molson, youngest son of prominent Montréal brewer John Molson, played an influential role in expanding his family’s commercial empire,…

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Designed by architect Richard C. Windeyer and built in 1868, Wilson Chambers is a rare surviving example of a commercial…

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Thousands of women made a significant contribution to the military munitions industry, notably here at the Dominion Arsenal where they…

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With a loss of 1,012 lives, the sinking of this majestic ship on May 29, 1914, stands as the worst…

2026-10-08

The Elizabeth and Mary, found as a wreck in 1994 in l’Anse aux Bouleaux at Baie-Trinité, was one of the…

2026-10-08

This business leader from the Beauce built an industrial empire in Quebec, the Maritimes, and New England. Making use of…

2026-10-08

Between 1896 and 1899, this young poet composed more than 160 poems that brought him lasting fame. Born in Montréal,…