Web Directory

The web directory is an annotated list of websites on subjects related to Atlantic Canada. Please contact us to suggest additions to the directory.

Wyatt Heritage Properties

This website covers cultural events in Summerside, PEI and hosts the home pages of local museums, art galleries, and archives.

In English.

The Titanic

The Titanic Research Page, hosted by The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, provides detailed information on the famous doomed ship, including a passenger list, a list of victims buried in Halifax and a FAQ page.

In English.

Titanic - The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax, Nova Scotia

This site discusses the sinking of the Titanic and its impact on Halifax, where 200 of its victims were buried.

In English.

Desertion and the North American Squadron of the Royal Navy

This website on Royal Navy deserters in Nova Scotia from 1745 to 1812 is hosted by The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

In English.

Labour History in New Brunswick

Devoted to ensuring that the history of work in New Brunswick is not forgotten, this project is the joint effort of researchers at the University of New Brunswick and the Université de Moncton, working in partnership with labour organizations and heritage institutions. There are five areas of focus: provincial solidarities, work in Acadia, contested territory, women's work and labour landmarks.

In English and French.

Aboriginal Peoples: Newfoundland and Labrador

Part of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage, this site presents historical and other information on the five aboriginal peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador: the Inuit, the Innu, the Mi'kmaq, the Metis, and the extinct Beothuk.

In English and French.

European Migratory Fishery

Europeans exploited Newfoundland as a fishery before they ever settled there. This website, a section of the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage website, provides an extensive history of whaling and fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

In English.

Halifax Explosion

The CBC's website on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 includes personal stories and educational materials.

In English.

History of Automobiles in Nova Scotia

Ivan Smith presents an illustrated history of the car in Nova Scotia, spanning the period from 1899 to 1949.

In English.

Historical Atlas of Canada: Online Learning Project

The Atlas consists of maps illustrating both prehistoric and historic Canada, with accompanying text. Some are interactive, while others are static reproductions of early maps. The sections pertaining specifically to Atlantic Canada are Exploring the Atlantic Coast, 16th, 17th Centuries, Eastern Canada ca. 1800, and Acadian Deportation and Return, 1750-1803.

In English.