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  • Toronto

    Ron Williamson
    Telling Toronto's story from the final retreat of the Laurentide Ice Sheet to today's metropolis, a team of expert authors brings beautiful illustrations and fascinating, fresh perspectives together in this new natural, archaeological, and social history.
    $29.95, Paperback

  • Choice of Colours

    John Danakas
    John Danakas profiles the pioneering black football players who donned new team colours and changed their sport.
    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-17
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 820L

  • Dundurn Castle

    Edward Smith

    A photographic journey through Dundurn Castle, one of Hamilton's foremost historical attractions.

    $19.95, Paperback

  • Fashioning Fabric

    Adrienne Hood
    This engaging social history explores the methods, tools, and patterns used by early immigrants to create their homemade textiles and offers striking examples of clothing, quilts, and coverlets.
    $19.95, Paperback

  • Great Forests and Mighty Men

    David Lee
    A colourful and fascinating story of the men who worked in eastern Canada's early forest industry with many colour and black and white illustrations and photographs from leading historic sites in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, this book is a very human history of almost legendary figures.
    $24.95, Paperback

  • The Power of the Press

    Chris Raible
    The story of the early presses and colourful figures behind the fight for editorial freedom in Canada.
    $19.95, Paperback

  • The War of 1812 Against the States (JR)

    Jennifer Crump

    Learn all about the War of 1812, when the United States invaded Canada. Told through the stories of six men and women who fought in the war, this book is perfect for young history enthusiasts.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • A Heritage of Stone

    Nina Chapple
    A Heritage of Stone offers a fascinating new perspective on the histories of many leading communities of south-western Ontario. It celebrates the many fine stone buildings which are the pride of these cities and towns.
    $34.95, Paperback

  • Heritage Houses of Prince Edward Island

    James MacNutt, Robert Tuck
    Full-colour photographs of stunning homes with a description of the leading architectural styles found on Prince Edward Island.
    $34.95, Paperback

  • Samuel Cunard

    John Boileau
    A fascinating and readable account of the brilliance and determination of one man who played an innovative role in world transportation history.
    $24.95, Paperback

  • The Bell Family in Baddeck

    Judith Tulloch
    A warm and inviting picture-album look at the life and work of Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell during their years in Nova Scotia.
    $19.95, Paperback

  • Hamilton: A People's History

    Bill Freeman
    Hamilton: A People's History is lavishly illustrated with over 200 contemporary and archival images. The narrative and visuals together provide a vivid portrait of one of Ontario's most prosperous and appealing cities.
    $34.95, Paperback

  • Birding at Point Pelee

    Henrietta O'Neill
    Birding at Point Pelee traces Point Pelee's story from the 1870s, to the national park's establishment in 1918, to present day, when as many as 50,000 birders visit the park in May during spring migration.
    $24.95, Paperback

  • Lumber Kings and Shantymen

    David Lee
    David Lee presents an in-depth history of the Ottawa Valley and the economy that dominated its formative years, as well as examining the environmental impact on the region's natural resources.
    $27.95, Paperback

  • Extreme Canadian Weather (JR)

    Joan Dixon

    Canada is no stranger to extreme weather. This book covers everything from dust storms to hurricanes--and everything in between.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • Disasters Across Canada

    Art Montague

    The unpredictable forces of nature have long been the cause of terrible disasters. All disasters have one thing in common - the tragic loss of life, bravery in the face of danger, and heroic rescue attempts. This collection tells the stories of some of Canada's worst disasters and, as a result, some of the country's most daring rescues

    $9.95, Paperback

  • Rene Levesque

    Megan Durnford

    Politician René Lévesque made Quebec separatism a reality. The Parti Québécois thrived because of his passion. In an era when some preferred to use firebombs to get their point across, Lévesque wanted Quebeckers to vote on separation. But in May 1980, the people of Quebec voted a resounding "no." For Lévesque, it was the end of a dream.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • 100 Fascinating Londoners

    Michael Baker, Hilary Bates Neary

    These brief biographies reflect a century and a half of London's history and reflect key events and fascinating adventures drawn from the lives of people from all walks of life who made a lasting impression on their hometown.

    $24.95, Paperback

  • Hamilton's Hockey Tigers

    David Wesley, Sam Wesley, Don Cherry

    Hamilton's Hockey Tigers is the colourful story of the only NHL team ever to go on strike. The game of hockey in Hamilton -- and the NHL -- was forever changed.

    $24.95, Paperback

  • The Haligonians

    Roma Senn

    Nothing illustrates the dynamic history of the towns that make up Halifax Regional Municipality better than the lives of the men and women who have called it home. The behind-the-scenes history of Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford comes to life in this collection of insightful stories.

    $14.95, Paperback
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