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      The exhibit is a thematic exploration of the life and work of a distinguished Canadian geologist and glaciologist. The early part of Dr. Coleman’s career was spent prospecting, mapping and charting ore deposits in Ontario on behalf of the Ontario Bureau of Mines, (notably in the Sudbury nickel region); for …

      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. The year 2007 marks the 150th anniversary …

      Osgoode Hall, a National Historic Site of Canada, is celebrating its 175th birthday in 2007. To recognize this important milestone, the Archives of Ontario is pleased to introduce this anniversary exhibition, a joint project of the Archives of Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Osgoode Hall is both …

      This a joint project of the Archives of Ontario and the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS). This exhibit explores the migration of people of African origin into Canada, particularly via the Underground Railroad, and celebrates a community which has played a significant role in Ontario's history.

      Ontario is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the province’s parks and countryside, and to partake of the vibrant life of its cities. Yours to Discover - Tourism in Ontario through Time is an exhibit that explores tourism …

      In July of 2005, eighteen members of the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA) each donated a piece of their own work to the Government of Ontario Art Collection. Diverse in style and subject matter, all the works represent some aspect of Ontario as reflected through the eyes of its talented …

      The Archives of Ontario recognizes Black History Month with an exploration of the Alvin McCurdy collection. McCurdy lived in Amherstburg, in South-Western Ontario, and collected thousands of documents and photographs relating to black history in the province.

      For Remembrance Day in this special Year of the Veteran, the Archives invites you to hear the story of one veteran from Ontario, told in his own words. Join us in reading and listening to excerpts from the World War One diary of John Mould, a patriot and a two-time …

      Canadians and Ontarians take great pride and interest in their health care system, and the Archives of Ontario is proud to hold an important key to the province’s heritage through the health-related records that it acquires, preserves, and makes accessible to the public. Medical Records at the Archives of Ontario …

      Whether living and working in a farming community, or watching a harvest sunset while travelling a rural highway, Ontarians take great pride in their agricultural heritage. The Archives of Ontario is proud to hold an important key to the province’s agricultural heritage through the documents it acquires, preserves and makes …

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      Sixty years ago, on June 6, 1944, the liberation of Europe began with the D-Day invasion, involving the combined forces of Great Britain, the United States, Canada and their allies. Several Ontario-based regiments participated in the landings and fighting on a section of the beach at Normandy code-named Juno. The …

      On the night of April 19-20th 1904, Toronto experienced the worst fire in its history. The exact cause of the fire was never determined but it levelled nearly 20 acres of land and over 5,000 jobs were lost, at least temporarily. Fortunately, no lives were lost but the fire, which …

      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 …

      On March 30th, 1954, Canada’s First Subway opened for service. It was an immediate hit with the people; 250,000 rode it on the first day. It quickly became an icon for the booming post-war economy that would define Toronto in the closing stages of the 20th century. The Subway Turns …

      Two recent additions to the Archives' collection show, through the private lives of Ontarians, how wider military conflicts and political issues affected Ontario (Canada West) in the 1860s. The Darroch donation consists of rare letters of Canadians serving in the American Civil War . The Willson acquisition is the unique …

      This November the Archives has chosen to highlight the work of artists who contributed to the Canadian War Memorials Fund and whose artwork was exhibited in 1919 at the first major exhibition to showcase images created during the First World War. The images, created by war artists between 1914 and …

      The Archives of Ontario is pleased to present an online exhibit that Remembers Our Sporting Past. We invite you to view images from the collection celebrating Ontario’s athletic heritage, including those leading moments and personalities in Ontario sports history, and the citizenship of those businesses that supported and promoted sports …

      Anne Langton (1804–1896) arrived in Upper Canada in 1837 forty years after Elizabeth Simcoe and her husband John Graves Simcoe had left. This virtual exhibit details her life and explores the full range of her work. It will be a valuable resource for those interested in early Canadian art, social …

      Much of the magic of the festive season swirls around children and toys and there's nothing more heart-warming than seeing a young face light up upon opening a Christmas gift and discovering a longed-for toy inside.