What are Image Trails?
Image Trails are pre-selected searches on a particular topic or theme, which yield between 50 and 150 images. When you click on an Image Trail, a selection of images related to that theme will be displayed from the collections of all Images Canada partners.
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Halifax
Browse historical illustrations, postcards and photos of Halifax and Dartmouth landmarks such as Citadel Hill, Barrington Street, Granville Street, Point Pleasant Park, Public Gardens, historic churches, hotels and public buildings.
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Inuit
Experience Inuit culture through images of those who live and work in Canada’s northern regions.
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Toronto
Visit the early churches, libraries, university and public buildings -- such as Fort York, City Hall, Customs House, Osgoode Hall, Toronto Public Library, Parliament Building and Government House -- that made Toronto famous.
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First Nations
This trail highlights images of Canada's First Nations peoples from diverse regions across our vast land.
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Winter Sports
Over the long, cold winters, Canadians enjoy sports such as hockey, skating, skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Follow this wintry trail of historic images of Canadians at play in the snow and on the ice.
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Pioneer Life
Through photos and illustrations, experience the daily life of pioneers who endured terrible hardships and overcame many difficulties to develop Canada.
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Calgary Stampede
Experience the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, the premier Western event in Canada, featuring images of wild horse racing, bronco riding, and calf roping. Meet First Nations people in the Indian village.
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Flora
Enjoy the flowers that brighten the Canadian landscape, whether growing wild in forests or carefully cultivated in Canadian gardens. Follow this floral trail to Canada’s colourful plants.
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Hockey
Hockey rules! From small-town rinks to big-city arenas, these images depict the heart and soul of the sport.
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Canada at War
Take a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifices of Canadians at war. This collection of images illuminates the major theatres of war in which Canadians have served including the South African War, First World War, Second World War and Korean War.
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Gone Fishing
Cast about for pictures of Canadians fishing to earn a living or just for sport. See amazing salmon, huge tuna, trout, and cartoons and other images related to fishing.
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Gone Hunting
View images and artwork of Canadian men and women hunting large and small game, as well as various waterfowl.
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Wildlife
Track down illustrations and photos of Canadian fauna including bear, mountain sheep, deer, moose, buffalo, walrus, caribou and elk, by following the wildlife trail.
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Arctic
Gain a new perspective. Follow this Arctic trail to view the peoples and the awesome vistas of the Canadian North.
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Trains
Railways and trains have played an important part in uniting Canada. This trail features images of locomotives and railway crews from various Canadian railroad companies.
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Planes
Take to the air with historic photos documenting the development of aviation in Canada, including early aircraft, aircrew, airports and air crashes.
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Automobiles
Cruise images of early automobile travel over Canada's often challenging terrain.
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Gone Paddling
Canadians enjoy travelling by water and have a long-standing love affair with the canoe and, more recently, the kayak. See images of Canadians "getting there" under their own steam.
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Ships
Surrounded by vast bodies of water, Canadians have a long seafaring tradition. Navigate historic images of schooners, freighters, ferries and other large craft.
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