Government Sites

• About Canada – Fact and figures about Canada, its Prime Ministers, national symbols, culture, events, economy, history, and language.

• Atlas of Canada – Use this site to find places, digital maps, topographic maps, quizzes, facts, geographical information and learning resources about Canada

• Canadian Economy – A guide to the national economy: statictics, federal governmental information, economic concepts and events.

• Culture Canada – A gateway to the world of Canadian culture, heritage, national parks, sport, leisures, and much more.

• Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online – Explores the history of Canada’s inhabitants and their culture.

• Environment Canada – News and information on the environmental issues, including climate change, pollution and waste, water, weather and meteorology, science and technology, economics and sustainability , programs and services, and acts and regulations.

• Government of Canada – The official Canadian government website: a single point of access to all programs, services, departments, ministries, and organizations of the federal government.

• Government of British Columbia – Offical portal to provincial public services in BC. News, links directory, budget, and community resources provided.

• Statistics Canada – StatsCan provides economic, social, and census data, includes data on population, resources, economy, society, and culture.

• Statistics Canada eBook – An online version of the Canada Year Book with texts, tables, charts, and audio clips that present the country’s economic and social trends.

• Library and Archives Canada – Online access to Canada’s documentary heritage. Includes the Canadian Genealogy Centre, Multicultural Resources & Services, Aboriginal Resources & Services, Portrait Gallery of Canada, and the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

• Weather Office – Weather info across Canada.

• BC Weather Office

• Canadian Museum of Civilization – The CMC website contains over 50 virtual exhibitions and digitized collections for you to explore. Click on the ‘Site Index’ button to view topics.

• Virtual Museum of Canada – VMC hosts over 500 Virtual Exhibits and Community Memories Exhibits, and over 420,000 images and 150 interactive games

Directories

• BC Government Directory – Directory of BC government programs and employees.

• BC Past Provincial Exams and Keys – Past provincial exams and keys for personal research and private study. Available in PDF and web-based format.

• Canada 411 – Use this site to find phone numbers and addresses of people and businesses.

• Canada Post – Find postal codes and other information about the postal services.

Other Useful Sites

• Canadian Geographic Atlas Online – This site combines maps, images, statistics, text to provide an understanding of the geography of Canada. Also included are: glossary of terms, games and quizzes, and a discussion forum.

• CBC Archives – This site features thousands of radio and television clips from the archives of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

• CBC Canada – The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website offers audio and video resources on national and international news, business, sports, health, science, and the arts.

• Country Profiles – Government Canada website providing valuable resources, including maps, facts, statistics and social and cultural insights.

• Translink – The Greater Vancouver transit authority, covering buses, skytrain, seabus, trains, and ferries. Includes schedules, fares, and services.