Canada: The Story of Us

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2017-03-26

Last Air Date: 2017-05-14

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

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Top Cast

Joseph Cochrane as Frederick Smith Stimson

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Worlds Collide (2017-03-26)

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.
Ep. 2: Hunting Treasure (2017-04-02)

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.
Ep. 3: War of Independence (2017-04-09)

Fearless, ingenious, and for the first time united. The war of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence.
Ep. 4: Connected (2017-04-16)

Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology - and make their fortunes.
Ep. 5: Expansion (2017-04-23)

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.
Ep. 6: Service and Sacrifice (2017-04-30)

As war breaks out across Europe, thousands of Canadian soldiers serve beside their allies in WWI.
Ep. 7: Boom; Bust (2017-05-07)

The dawn of the 20th century brings a population growth, causing an outbreak of deadly disease, labour strikes and a struggle for improved lives.
Ep. 8: United at War: 1939-1944 (2017-05-07)

The outbreak of WWII unites Canada for a common cause.
Ep. 9: A New Identity (2017-05-14)

After 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.
Ep. 10: The Canadian Experiment (2017-05-14)

As 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.