Helpful Websites for The Gathering Place
Cover of The Gathering Place
Find out more about the themes covered by The Gathering Place, by visiting the remainder of our website. We have a wealth of information about Canada’s Capital.
Listed below are additional web resources that complement the themes addressed in The Gathering Place.
Theme 1 – A Capital Idea
Google Maps
- Allows you to map and localize from an aerial view (using the Satellite feature), providing a great perspective on the Capital region
Ottawa Kiosk
- Shows virtual tours of various Capital sites (e.g., Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court, the Peacekeeping Monument) and national celebrations (e.g., Canada Day, Canadian Tulip Festival)
Theme 2 – Gathering Where?
Natural Resources Canada
- Provides pre-Confederation maps of Canada
Statistics Canada
- Offers historical Canadian statistics
Bytown Museum
- Devoted to the history of Ottawa
Library and Archives Canada
- Presents historical photos and thematic photo essays on nation building, the Canadian mosaic and Aboriginal peoples
CBC, “Canada: A People’s History”
- Provides information on numerous relevant episodes during the founding of Canada and on the peoples and conflicts involved
Friends of the Rideau
- Includes great information on the history of the Rideau Canal
Theme 3 – Exploring our Identity
Canada Post
- Find out more about stamp collecting and the stamp selection policy
Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Postal Archives
- Canadian stamps, past and present
Royal Canadian Mint
See various Canadian coins, past and present, through an interactive timeline.
Library and Archives Canada, “Minority designs unfurled”
- Pictures of some of the design submissions for the Canadian flag
Canadian Tourism Commission (official tourism site)
- Complete travel guide for foreigners visiting Canada (features e-postcards, customizable travel notebook, entry requirements and more)
Bank of Canada
- View Canadian bills (both sides), past and present
Theme 4 – Making Decisions
Elections Canada
- Everything from election basics to organizing a student council election in the “Young Voters” section
Supreme Court of Canada
- Offers a downloadable educational kit, including a mock trial
Parliament of Canada, Education section
- Listing of background information and teaching materials to help students learn about the Canadian parliamentary system
Student Vote
- Opportunity for Canadian students to actively participate in a parallel election experience during an official election period
House of Commons Canada, Private Members’ Business: Practical Guide
- A detailed guide to the process and contents of a private member’s bill
Petitioning the House of Commons: A Practical Guide
- A “how to” guide for creating and submitting a petition
Theme 5 – Celebrating Our Stories
The Governor General of Canada
- Information on the Governor General, Rideau Hall and awards of merit (e.g. the Order of Canada)
The Quilt of Belonging
- View this amazing quilt as well as the individual blocks
Canadian Museum of Civilization
- View a variety of artifacts in the collections (youth and educator materials available)
Canadian War Museum
- Read about our military history and view artifacts from various exhibits
Portrait Gallery of Canada
- Portraits of Canadians that have shaped our country—known and unknown
Library and Archives Canada
- Collected artifacts illuminating our Canadian story (resources for teachers and students in the “Learning Centre”)
National Gallery of Canada
- View a selection of pieces from the permanent collections
Theme 6 – Connecting With the World
“Made in Canada — Canadian Inventors and Inventions”
- A great collection of Canadian inventions that have changed the world
Canadian Tulip Legacy
- Read the history behind the festival and view various locations in bloom.
