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Historical maps: Hudson’s Bay (BAnQ)

Corpus of historical maps dating from the 17th and 18th century and allowing to visualize the territorial evolution of Hudson Bay. Their representation of Hudson’s Bay is inspired, among other things, by the explorations of Henry Hudson and Thomas James. These maps relate the French and English expeditions to this much coveted territory because of its strategic positioning for the fur trade in Europe.

Subjects: Cartography, Hudson Bay, New France, Hudson’s Bay Company, Maps

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Historical maps: Strait of Belle Isle (BAnQ)

Corpus of ancient maps of the Strait of Belle Isle, including parts of the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Subjects: Groswater Bay, Labrador, Strait of Belle Isle

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North Circumpolar Map (Gouvernement du Canada)

Polar projection map produced in 2016 indicating settlements, boundaries, transportation networks, glaciers, and national parks.

Subjects: Circumpolar North, Maps, Polar projection

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Northern Quebec (Environment Canada) (Environnement Canada)

Map depicting Indigenous lands, nations, and marine regions, as well as administrative regions, municipalities, and hydroelectric power plants.

Subjects: Northern Quebec, Indigenous peoples, Maps, Nunavik

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Plan Nord maps (BAnQ)

Collection of geographic and thematic maps (actives mines and mining projects, electricity generation, wildlife areas, vegetation zones, aboriginal communities, etc.) from the Plan Nord program, dedicated to the sustainable development and the enhancement of the resources of northern Quebec.

Subjects: Mining, Arctic fauna, Energy, Mine exploration, Indigenous communities, Mines, Vegetation

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The Atlas of Canada – Toporama (Gouvernement du Canada)

National, regional, and local topographic maps.

Subjects: Topography, Toponyms, Atlas, Maps

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