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.

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First Aired on

Mar 26, 2017

1 seaons till May 14, 2017

Popularity: 1.0301
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Production

CBC (CA)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Canadian Experiment

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 10 episodes

Season 1

Aired

10 Episodes
  • Episode 1Worlds Collide40 min

    Hundreds 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.

  • Episode 2Hunting Treasure41 min

    A 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.

  • Episode 3War of Independence41 min

    Fearless, ingenious, and for the first time united. The war of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence.

  • Episode 4Connected41 min

    Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology - and make their fortunes.

  • Episode 5Expansion41 min

    In 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.

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