Canadian History Ehx
Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
Time Lord: Sir Sandford Fleming
Sir Sandford Fleming is most famous for developing time zones and standardized time, but he was so much more. He created our first stamp, built our railways and event connected the British Empire by telegraph.
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Podcast Episodes
15000 Years of History: The Canadian Museum of History
In July 2024, I went to Ottawa and Gatineau to tour several museums. The first museum I visited was The Canadian Museum of History. It was a transformative experience. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: h…
Terror on the Seas: The SS Atlantic
Before there was the Titanic, there was the SS Atlantic. On her 19th voyage across the ocean, she struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia and was lost to the sea with 535 people in one of the deadliest sinkings of her…
Curious Canadian History: Jackie Robinson in Montreal
Today, I have a special bonus episode of the show courtesy of David Borys at Curious Canadian History about Jackie Robinson and his time in Montreal. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/col…
When The World Came To Canada: Expo 67
As Quebec moved through The Quiet Revolution, Montreal welcomed the planet to Expo 67. It became not just a watershed moment in Canada's history during our Centennial Year, but also the most successful World's Fair of th…
2025's Historic Milestones
In 2025, we are going to be celebrating several historic milestones. From the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Quebec, to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Big Bear, to the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower. ORDER M…
From Mummering To Sinck Tuck: Canada's Christmas Traditions
From mummering to Tibbs Eve, from our first Christmas tree to our Christmas carols, there are many wonderful Christmas traditions in Canada's history. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherland…
From One Coast To The Other: The Walking Race Across Canada
In the late-winter of 1921, three teams of individuals set out at different times to walk across Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. What started as a leisurely walk became a race that gripped the nation. ORDER MY FIRST HI…
One Flag For The Nation: The Great Canadian Flag Debate
In 1964, Canada made its first steps to creating a flag to represent the country. The path to get that iconic flag was a bumpy one that tore Parliament in two and led to the downfall of a former Prime Minister. ORDER MY…
Lightning In A Bottle: Godspell in Toronto
In 1972, a group of unknown actors were cast in the musical Godspell in Toronto. After the musical finished its record-breaking run in 1973, those actors went on to win Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Tonys. ORDER MY FIRST HI…
Success Amid Near Failure: The Barr Colonists
In 1903, 2,000 British colonists left their homeland to settle on a plot of land in Western Canada. Led by a man who made a lot of big promises, just over half actually made the entire journey to create a community now c…
