Recounts the efforts of two seagoing captains who navigated through the sea route stretching through the waters of the archipelago and along Canada's mainland Arctic coast. This book addresses the environmental and sovereignty issues concerning the Northwest Passage.

Called The Silver Chief by the Native Chiefs with whom he negotiated a land treaty at Red River, the fifth Earl of Selkirk helped Scottish Highlanders relocate in Canada.

A Windsor native, Hesman spent over 50 years in Ontario's Near North, and for over 35 years operated Little River Lodge in Golden Valley.

Herbie was one of the favourite characters of Canada's overseas troops during World War II. This is an introduction to the subject, followed by a selection of the cartoons.

Describes various places of worship in Ontario. This book tells the personal stories of exceptional individuals and historical events that lie behind these places. It captures history through the side-by-side relationship of a synagogue and mosque.

George Mercer Dawson (1849-1901) defied health circumstances to become one of Canada's most exceptional geologists and explorers, particularly in the Yukon.

Lawrence was quite possibly the most remarkable woman in Canada. Certainly she was a remarkable nature writer. -- Pat Barclay, Books in Canada

A story of Yonge Street which has involved an endless array of memorable personalities including the young reporter Charles Dickens; publisher J Ross Robertson; and Scots merchants John MacDonald, John Catto, and Irishman Timothy Eaton. It is also the story of some of the communities that dot the northward route of Yonge Street from Toronto.

Traces John McDonell's story from his adventurous journey from Scotland to Rome at the age of 12 to his emigration to North America thirty three years later.

The Algonquin Park Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario in the year 1893. Thus the goal of Alexander Kirkwood was achieved after many years of study, research and persistent representation. Kirkwood was ably assisted by James Dickson, who surveyed the area of the proposed park.

In 2003, a group of like-minded, energetic people got together to motivate and inspire their community to help ease the pain of HIV/AIDS in Africa. This manual was produced by the residents of York Region, Ontario. It allows you to follow their story and watch how a spark can become an inferno.

Presents a collection of poems that offer insightful reflections on a variety of birds, from peregrine falcons, great grey owls and common ravens to pine martins and orioles.

Profiles women pilots who have flown from British Columbia to Newfoundland and in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

This lavishly illustrated book lovingly documents 100 years in the life of the Grand Theatre of London, Ontario, which opened in 1901.