Websites to support the study of Canadian Provinces and Territories
Canadian Atlas Online
Available in both English and French.
British Columbia Wide Web
Searchable by locality, or browsable by area of interest, including: Arts & entertainment, Business & economy, Education, entertainment, Business & economy, Education, Real Estate, Recreation & sports, Science & environment, Regions, Health, Travel & tourism, Weather, News & media, Employment, Government, Society & culture, and Transportation.
Government of British Columbia
Features links to the various ministries in the Government of B.C. It has its own search engine, but the section titles are quite self-explanatory. Includes a popular topics section, latest news stories, statistics and information.
Government of Alberta
The official Government of Alberta website. Provides information on the government, economy, history, culture, environment, and tourism in Alberta. Includes current news stories and business opportunities.
Discover Alberta, A WorldWeb Travel Guide
Provides travel and tourism information for the province of Alberta. Includes interactive maps, a photo gallery, and articles on the area. Searchable.
Virtual Saskatchewan Magazine - Archives
Features the complete archives of the online magazine, with particularly good coverage of the First Nations of Saskatchewan. The listings all include the original title along with a brief annotation of the article.
Government of Saskatchewan
Offical home page of the Government of Saskatchewan. Provides extensive information about the province, the government, agriculture, environment, First Nations, etc.
Province of Manitoba
The official Government of Manitoba website. Includes information on the government, travel & immigration, and business opportunities in Manitoba. Searchable.
Unforgettable Manitoba
Provides tourism and travel information for Manitoba. Includes maps, weather & climate information, 17 video clips for virtual tours, cultural events, etc.
Ontario
The official Government of Ontario website. Provides information on the government and services in the province of Ontario. The section “About Ontario” provides maps and extensive information on the geography, natural resources, history, people, culture, economy, emblems, symbols, and sights of Ontario.
Quebec Government Official Tourist Site
Available in both English and French.
Quebec Tourist Guide
Provides maps,tourist information, and a virtual tour of the various regions of the province of Quebec. Includes information on cultural events and leisure activities, as well as some basic history.
Atlantic Canada - A WorldWeb Travel Guide
Features extensive tourist information on all the Maritime provinces of Atlantic Canada. Uses hyperlinks to lead to information on each province. Includes a photo gallery, interactive maps, and articles on many of the provinces. Links to related sites.
Government of New Brunswick Web Site
The official Government of New Brunswick website. Provides information on the government, services, news stories, special events, etc. in the province. The section “About New Brunswick” provides maps, symbols, and extensive information about the province and its geography, history, and economy.
Tourism New Brunswick
Provides basic tourism information for the province of New Brunswick. Includes maps, photo album, video gallery, and information about climate, etc. aimed at tourists but with broader applications. Searchable.
Prince Edward Island
The official website of the Government of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Provides information about the government, the island province, business, careers, maps, pictures, and a visitor’s guide. Includes access to some online publications.
Prince Edward Island Tourism and Travel Guide
Provides tourist information, maps, and pictures of key features of Prince Edward Island. Includes feature stories and featured communities.
Nova Scotia, Canada
Provides travel information for the province of Nova Scotia. Includes a photo gallery, a map, a virtual tour, and information on festivals and other cultural events.
Nova Scotia Government
The official Government of Nova Scotia website. Includes information on the government of the province, travel & tourism, business opportunities, news stories, laws, special reports, etc.
Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
Explores the history, society, economy, culture, government, and natural environment of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Government of Nunavut
The official Government of Nunavut website. Includes symbols, history, government, general information on Nunavut, and business opportunities. Links to laws and related sites.
Northwest Territories
The official Government of the Northwest Territories website. Provides information on the government, the land & environment, and business opportunities. Includes a map and basic facts. Searchable.
Yukon, Canada’s True North
While this site is aimed at tourists, there is still fairly extensive information about the land, wildlife, First Nations and history of the Yukon. Includes a section on the Klondike.
Yukon Government Home
The official home page of the Government of Yukon. Includes publications, information about the territorial government, facts on the Yukon, and links to other information on the Yukon.
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Updated February 2007.