The Canadian Encyclopedia

What The Canadian Encyclopedia is

The Canadian Encyclopedia is a free web resource focused on Canada’s history and culture. It contains more than 24,000 bilingual articles written by some 5,000 authors, with English and French content; Historica Canada says it is available in 35 other languages as well. Articles are authored and continually updated. Historica Canada describes its editorial approach as emphasizing accuracy and context and involving subject matter experts. The resource includes multimedia and interactive content, citation tools, and educator resources. Article pages can identify an author, publication date, and last-edited date, and may provide Share and Print options. Historica Canada’s citizenship education guide points learners to the encyclopedia for detailed information about topics they study, and the organization describes its programs as resources for exploring Canadian history. The encyclopedia was founded in 1985 and is associated with Historica Canada, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. A 2026 memorandum of understanding connects it with Canadiana to bring together Canadian history and culture resources. It is available on the web at no charge.