Vintage Canada

Step back in time with this selection of photographs from our historical archive. The "Vintage Canada" photo gallery offers a captivating glimpse into Canada's history and cultural heritage that spans decades, capturing everyday life, iconic landmarks, and pivotal moments that have shaped Canada’s identity. Relive scenes from th...Read more
319 items in this collection sampler
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Vintage photograph. Gold mining in north eastern Ontario
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1920S Native American Indian Family Man Woman Child By Tepee Stoney Sioux Tribe Near Alberta Canada
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Worker Sitting in Rack Warehouse, Hiram Walker & Sons, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada, circa 1910
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Canadian road, makers at work on a cordwood track for supply traffic, on the Western front.
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The Chateau Laurier - palatial modern hotel operated by the Canadian National Railways in which the delegates and others attending the forthcoming Imperial Economic Conference will be housed. This splendid hotel is adjacent to Parliament Hill in the heart of Canada's Capital. July 19, 1932.
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Two People Fishing near Victoria Jubilee Bridge, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900
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1920s TWO MEN STANDING ON ROCKY SHORE FISHING IN LAKE OHARA BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA
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Windsors Visit their RanchThe Duke and Duchess of Windsor visited their 4,000 Acre Ranch at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, During April. They are seen here as the look over the property for the first time in Nine Years. April 21, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada: c. 1956. HIgh above timbeline in the Eremite Valley of Jasper National Park, skiers take a break and bask in the warm sun while cross country skiing,
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1920S 1930S Two Women One Man Riding Horses Western Saddles Cowboy Wearing Wool Chaps By Mountain Lake In Canada
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Frederick Banting (1891-1941), Canadian physician who, with Charles H. Best, was the first to extract (1921) the hormone insulin from the pancreas.
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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Visits Mr. Attlee - Mr. Louis St. Laurent, leaving the Dorchester Hotel in London, to meet Mr. Attlee to-day (Fri).Mr. St. Laurent, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, who is in London to attend the Commonwealth Premiers' Conference, in the absence of Mr. Mackenzie King, the Canadian Premier, to-day (Friday) visited Mr. Attlee. October 15, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Harbor - Toronto, Ontario. July 18, 1950.
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Edward S. Curits Indigenouss - Tipi on the plains of Alberta, Canada circa 1927 .
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Scottish Clans -- Nova Scotia. July 18, 1949. (Photo by Cowles Syndicate).
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Collecting seal skins after three days of hunting in the region of Labrador and Newfoundland, Canada, photo from L'illustrazione Italiana, year LX, n 42, October 15, 1933.
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School For Brides - Mrs. Nochiko Rushlow learns to read a Thermometer as part of the "Personal Hygiene And Child Care" course at the Brides' school. Holding the Giant instruction Thermometer is Mrs. Raymond Duke of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The amused patient is Penny Myers. August 12, 1955. (Photo by United Press).
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1920S 1930S Couple In Front Of Log Cabin Standing By Horses With Saddles Both Wearing Jodhpurs Assiniboine Canada
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The Windsors out for a Airing.The Duke and Duchess of Windsor spending A Vacation on their Ranch near Calgary, Alberta, Canada take a walk around their grounds with their Faithful.Terrier Trailing Behind. October 6, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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1920S Mountains Moraine Lake
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Vintage photograph. Men chopping firewood in snow with church seen in the distance
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St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1952. A weary and happy couple head home arm in arm after a day of skiing.
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Mount Robson Provincial Park, Canada: August 6, 1926 A young woman prepares for a cool dip in Berg Lake, which is fed by the Tumbling Glacier and has icebergs floating in it even in mid summer.
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Mont St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1948. This great slope, known as 'Hill 70' is famous for its snow depth and texture and is a favorite amongst the North American skiing fraternity.
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Vintage photograph. Scene at Mount Revelstoke National Park
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The Royal Visit to Canada - Quebec.The first port of call.A close-up view of the old guns on the citadel walls with the old chateau fontenac showing behind on the left.The citadel, perched on the heights of Abraham above the city of Quebec, still speaks of the days when Canada was the scene of constant fighting between British and French Colonising forces. Now there is no more peaceful dominion, thanks to the close and quite-taken-for-granted understanding with the United States. January 1, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Car The King And Queen Are Using During Royal Tour Of Canada -- The specially built car which the King and Queen are using at the different stops on their Royal tour of Canada, photographed in front of the Legislative buildings at Quebec, just prior to their Majesties' arrival at the start of the Canadian tour - picture received in London today, May 22. May 22, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Canadian Parliament In War Session - A view in Canada's house of Commons, which went into session immediately after the opening of the Canadian Parliament in a special war session, Sept. 7th. Standing at left centre is Canadian Prime Minister ***** dressed the house here. August 9, 1939. (Photo by ACME Photo).
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Air Traffic Control Tower Canada
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Newfoundland Ferry - The MV "William Carson" operated by the Canadian National Railways
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Vintage photograph. The main isotope production laboratory at Chalk River Laboratories, scientists processing material which has been irradiated in the NRX nuclear reactor
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Women's organizations across Canada are assisting the Department of National War Services in all-out effort to make National Volunteer Week, September 12th to 20th, a success. Canadian Legion service center in Montreal provides many free services and facilities to young member of Dominion's three armed forces. February 28, 1944.
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1920s INDIGENOUS MAN CHIEF SITTING EAGLE AND BOY IN ENTRANCE TO TIPI STONEY TRIBE OF BANFF ALBERTA CANADA
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Vintage photograph. Small houses on Mont Tremblant, near Montreal. Snowy winter scene
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1930s 1940s WOMAN WEAR BATHING CAP ONE PIECE SUIT LYING ON AQUA SKI BOARD LOOK AT CAMERA OVER SHOULDER MUSKOKA LAKE CANADA
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Passenger train on railroad tracks, Super Continental, Canadian National Railway
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1920S 1930S Couple In Front Of Log Cabin Woman Sitting On Porch Railing Man On Horse Alberta Canada
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Sign Terms Of Union - In a historically-significant ceremony in the Senate Chamber at Ottawa, Decll. representatives of Canada and Newfoundland gather followi9ng the signing of terms of Union between Canada and Newfoundland.Seated at table (L-R) are: Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent, who signed for Canada; and A.J. Walsh, chairman of the Newfoundland delegation who signed for Newfoundland. In back row (L-R) are: Milton F. Gregg, Minister of Veteran's Affairs; J.J. McCaan, Revenue Minister: Brooke Claxton, Defense Minister; and F.G. Bradley, G.A. Winter, Phillip Gruchy, Joseph Smallwood and J.B. McEvoy, all of Newfoundland. The union of Newfoundland and Canada will become effective March 31st, 1949, after formal approval of the terms by the Newfoundland government and the Canadian Parliament and confirmation by the British Parliament. January 10, 1949. (Photo by AP-Photo).
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Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1958. Two adept skiers enjoying the warm weather and great skiing in the Laurentian Mountian resort town of Saint-Sauveur in Quebec.
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Man Standing next to Ice Grotto, Asulkan Glacier, Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, Canada, Detroit Publishing Company, 1902
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Mid adult Eskimo woman with her son standing on a polar landscape, Northwest Territories, Canada
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Prince Akihito Of Japan's Tour Of Canada -- Prince Akihito of Japan inspecting the Guard of Honour of the Governor General's Footguard, on his arrival at Union Station, Ottawa.Prince Akihito of Japan on his arrival at Government House, Ottawa, was greeted by the Hon. Vincent Massey, the Governor General of Canada. April 27, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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1920S 1930S Couple Woman Standing On Porch Of Log Cabin Holding Pitcher Man Chopping Wood Assiniboine Canada
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The Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa. July 1, 1949.
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Vintage photograph. Trucking over the Fraser Canyon run
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1920s NATIVE AMERICAN STONEY SIOUX INDIAN MAN HORSE & WAGON HORSES DRINKING FROM STREAM BY ROAD ALBERTA CANADA
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An airview of Vancouver, Canada's third largest city and capital of British Columbia, which has a population of 308,000. The city has excellent port facilities and is noted for its mild climate. July 18, 1950.
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Illustration depicting the headquarters building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal. Dated 19th century
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Royal Couple To Attend Service In Niagara Falls Church -- The bell tower of Christ Church which will ring out the call to morning service during the visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.One of the highlights of the forthcoming Royal tour of Canada will be the visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to the famous Niagara Falls, which they will view from the 'honeymooners' balcony of the General Brook Hotel. On Sunday October 7th, they will attend a service at the nearby Anglican Christ Church, set pictures quely in a grove of maple trees. The sermon will be preached by the rector, Rev. Canon A.T.F. Holmes who saw service in Britain as padre with the Royal Canadian Air Force of Canada. September 6, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Section of Lobby of Senate Federal Houses of Parliament Ottawa. July 4, 1932. (Photo by Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau).