Canada: The Story of Us
This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast, harsh land. It's the story of how native populations, European settlers and modern immigrants transcended differences to create a unique identity.
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Worlds CollideHundreds of Indigenous nations with advanced political systems and traditions live in what today is known as Canada. With the arrival of European newcomers, Indigenous traditions face sudden change.TV-PGCC40minMar 26, 2017
2. Hunting TreasureA new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this land's prosperity - its natural resources - while others fight to protect them. It's an epic quest for treasure.TV-PGCC41minApr 2, 2017
3. War of IndependenceFearless, ingenious, and for the first time united. The war of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence.TV-PGCC41minApr 9, 2017
4. ConnectedInventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology - and make their fortunes.TV-PGCC41minApr 16, 2017
5. ExpansionIn the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of risk-takers, gold miners, cowboys and railway-men will rise to the challenge.TV-PGCC41minApr 23, 2017
6. Service and SacrificeAs war breaks out across Europe, thousands of Canadian soldiers serve beside their allies in WWI.TV-PGCC41minApr 30, 2017
7. Boom; BustThe dawn of the 20th century brings a population growth, causing an outbreak of deadly disease, labour strikes and a struggle for improved lives.TV-PGCC41minMay 7, 2017
8. United at War: 1939-1944The outbreak of WWII unites Canada for a common cause.TV-PGCC41minMay 7, 2017
9. A New IdentityAfter the war, Canadian citizens set out to re-shape the country by challenging injustice, growing the circle of Confederation and building a complex and cosmopolitan nation.TV-PGCC41minMay 14, 2017
10. The Canadian ExperimentAs Canada moves into the 21st century, it serves as an example to the rest of the world by keeping its borders open while building a relationship with Indigenous peoples.TV-PGCC41minMay 14, 2017
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Canada: The Story of Us
This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast, harsh land. It's the story of how native populations, European settlers and modern immigrants transcended differences to create a unique identity.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- CBC
