Introduction

Nathalie Lampron, 2003

History can be tragically cruel when disaster strikes, throwing life into turmoil. But beyond the horror they cause, is there something to be learned from these painful occurrences? Can they tell a tale that goes beyond a simple series of events?

To learn more about Canada between 1867 and 1896, travel through time with the help of powerful images relating to nine disasters that took place during that period.