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Although Chinese have been in Canada for over 200 years, the Head Tax has been a sad chapter of Canadian history which had not been addressed officially until 2006.

Toronto stock broker Sir Henry Pellatt's grand dream resulted in construction of Casa Loma at great cost to many.

Canada's wheat economy was sustained by Canadian Pacific Railway's special excursion trains for harvest workers.

Paranormal and ghostly activity is active at the Royal York where elevators go to empty floors and maintenance staff's tools stop working.

A mixture of eclectic shops, beautifully restored buildings and cobble stone streets make Gastown one of the main attractions in Vancouver British Columbia.

John Joseph Caldwell Abbott became Prime Minister in 1891. Though reluctant to be PM, Abbott was an able leader, surviving scandal and pushing through reforms

James Good's Foundry in Toronto produced the first steam locomotive made in Canada. The 'Toronto' pulled carriages on the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railroad

The Chung Collection is emblematic of the growth and progress of British Columbia and Canadian History, even before the age of multiculturalism.

Check out Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewery located in the historic John Street Roundhouse. The tour is fun and is enhanced with samples of the city's best local beer.

Regina Saskatchewan Canada was hit by a deadly tornado that devastated the city's business district and wealthy residential area.

The Gentleman Bandit, Bill Miner held up stagecoaches and trains with varying success. Spending most of his life in prison, escape was always possible, even in Canada.

Ella Cora Hind is remembered for her journalism, her uncanny knowledge of agriculture in western Canada, and for her work in support of women's rights.

Tales of settlers, pioneers, law-makers and law-breakers told in the shadow of the High Level Bridge give a rich history to Lethbridge, minutes from the Montana US border

Experience the great outdoors in southern British Columbia by camping and hiking along the newly established Spirit of 2010 Trail.

Small town historic charm and abundant outdoor activities make Revelstoke, B.C. attractive to sportsmen and sightseers. Glacier National Park is a 45 minute commute.

From earliest times, Sault Ste Marie's position at the heart of the Great Lakes has made the settlement important to trade.

The 1914 Empress of Ireland sinking was no less tragic than that of the Titanic in 1912.

Indulge yourself at the Fairmont Palliser hotel, located in downtown Calgary, AB.

Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.

In 1927 the Canadian National Railway broadcast Radio Train, the world's first educational soap opera about the adventures of a group of rail travellers.

Teatro is as expensive as it is lovely but the downtown location, impressive design and impeccable service makes this restaurant an ideal choice for impressing any guest.

In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.

Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Calgary, Alberta, the Banff Springs Hotel is alive with paranormal activity.

Using oil paints, Helen McNicoll created scenes of children, women, nature and flowers. Her skill with the brush gave her impressionist-style paintings beauty and life

Star Trek's Mr. Spock (Leonard Nemoy) endorsed the mission to have the new film premiere in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada.

Below is a list of the top hotels in Calgary, Canada that include the Kensington Inn, Westin, Hyatt, Marriott, Fairmont Palliser and Hotel Arts.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel sits regally overlooking the inner harbour of Victoria, BC, as one of the city's favourite accommodations.

Noted as the largest landslide in Canada, the Frank Slide in the Rocky Mountains confirmed the Indian legend that Turtle Mountain was able to move.

Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.

North Americans travelling to Eastern Canada for their vacation should consider a stop at St. Andrews by-the-Sea, a village inside the western border of New Brunswick.

Vegetarians visiting Calgary, AB have many options to eat delicious, meat free meals.

The first town in alberta, the NWMP Fort Macleod was initially built on an island in the Old Man River, then moved up-river. The town sprung up around the police outpost

Pilot Clennell Haggerston 'Punch' Dickins was a Canadian World War I flying ace, flight instructor, bush pilot, and explorer.

Canada is often equated with winters and ice hockey. However, this vast country has been the point of origin for well known athletes, doctors and inventors.

Entertaining sightseeing and walking tours in Quebec City include a Chateau Frontenac guided tour and a changing of the guard ceremony at La Citadelle.

What is a railroad watch? Made by Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Rockford, Hampden and other American watch companies for railway service in the United States.

Located not too far from its bigger cousin Lake Nippissing, Lake Nosbonsing offers many of the same fishing opportunities without having to tackle big water.

Located not too far from its bigger cousin Lake Nippissing, Lake Nosbonsing offers many of the same fishing opportunities without having to tackle big water.

On May 29th, 1914, the Empress of Ireland departed from Quebec Harbor and collided with the Norwegian collier Storstad a few hours later on the St. Lawrence River.