Dictionaries give brief definitions of unfamiliar words, terms and acronyms. Encyclopedias are useful for acquiring basic background information on a topic and are valuable places to start your research.
This resource provides an overview of people within the geographical and social framework of Canada. It provides entries arranged thematically or by group with bibliographies for further reading.
From the Norse to Nunavut, The Oxford Companion to Canadian History provides an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the significant events, issues, institutions, places, and people that have shaped Canada from earliest times to the present.
This link will take you to the Libraries' catalogue and display a comprehensive list of print and electronic encyclopedias relating to Canadian history.
