Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx
@CraigBaird
Host of the podcast\radio show Canadian History Ehx. Author of "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway" Sharing Canada's history daily
If you enjoy Canadian history, or history in general, check out my podcast Canadian History Ehx! The good, the bad, the weird, I cover it all. Available on all podcast platforms. Subscribe: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/can…
Making CFL history! 👏 Tonight marks a meaningful milestone for women in football, as an all-female CFL support crew takes the sidelines for the first time.
Thank you to EJMiller, Maryam, MisterBennie, RegWald, Melodie, and Jane for your donations :) I truly appreciate your support of my work! If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇 buymeacoffee.com/craigu
What is Canada's Favourite Album? ROUND TWO We have 224 albums from the 1960s to 2020s, grouped together with other albums by their respective release years. Matchups chosen randomly Winner moves on to Round Three #albumpoll Album info in 🧵
The Red River Cart was an impressive mode of transportation. Developed by the Metis, it could haul 450kg loads, float across rivers and streams, and didn't contain a single piece of iron. That versatility led to the decline of the York Boat. This is the story. 🧵 1/10
What is Canada's Favourite Album? ROUND TWO We have 224 albums from the 1960s to 2020s, grouped together with other albums by their respective release years. Matchups chosen randomly Winner moves on to Round Three #albumpoll Album info in 🧵
The York Boat is a defining image of the fur trade era of Canada. For a century from the mid-1700s to mid-1800s, they were the main mode of transportation for the Hudson's Bay Company in the Canadian Prairies. This is the story of the York Boat. 🧵 1/10
My Canadian Travels: The International Peace Garden. Opened in 1932, it sits on the USA-Canada border and was created to be a symbol of international friendship. I'm making videos of my travels, so if you enjoy these videos, please give them a share to help spread the word!
That’s a lot of French. If you want to be friends on Duolingo you can add me. I’m Craig429494 there
My first thrift store search for used books in over a month. Found two books to add to my research library.
Thank you to Anne for sending me these copies of The National Dream and The Last Spike, both signed by Pierre Berton! Have something to send my way? You can at: Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8
It's true. We checked with the Government of Canada. Our Honorary Canadian T-shirt now also has the full-colour (with a 'u') PLC logo on the sleeve. peacelovecanada.ca/products/offic…
Happy Friday! Back to my usual Friday diner!
