Bringing History to Life
PastPort.ca is an online site dedicated to sharing Canada’s fascinating history through traditional and innovative technologies. The stories here come from a wide variety of sources, from national museums to family historians. With a focus on archival materials, PastPort.ca highlights not only our great stories, but also the many organizations involved in their collection and preservation.
Explore by Theme
Not sure where to start? Explore by theme and discover what daily life was like 150 years ago. You can learn about past Canadians in our ‘people’ section, or visit Canadian landmarks under ‘places’. Check out the ‘events’ section to browse through our large collection of Canadian headlines and defining moments.
Explore by Date
Discover what happened ‘on this day’ with our explore by date feature. Want to know what happened in a particular year? You can get that here too.
Explore by Theme
Not sure where to start? Explore by theme and discover what daily life was like 150 years ago. You can learn about past Canadians in our ‘people’ section, or visit Canadian landmarks under ‘places’. Check out the ‘events’ section to browse through our large collection of Canadian headlines and defining moments.