Canada's History

Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids

Do you know a child who is bursting with questions? Who simply can’t wait to share new information with you, and who ﬁnds the world an endlessly interesting place? If you do, then that child will love this magazine. Created by some of Canada’s leading designers, artists and storytellers, there’s no other history magazine like it available to Canadian families! Your Kayak subscription includes:

EIGHT Great Issues over two years!
BIG Savings off the cover price
Membership in the K-Club

Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids

Kayak Kids’ Illustrated History Award

Children are encouraged to write an original story based on any aspect of Canadian history and heritage, that includes accompanying illustrations or archival photographs (comic strips are also accepted). Stories can be written in either English or French. Stories will be evaluated by a panel of judges on the following basis:

Creativity and originality
Content and story composition
Grammar, spelling and quality of writing
Use of illustrations to support the story

The top two writers, one French and one English, will receive a $1000 RESP and a trip to Ottawa.

2009 Award Winners receiving their medals from Governer General Michaëlle Jean.

Heritage Fairs

The Heritage Fairs program encourages students to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Students use the medium of their choice to tell stories about Canadian heroes, legends, milestones, and achievements — and present the results of their research at a public exhibition. Across Canada in the last school year:

more than 150,000 students worked on projects or participated in a Fair
communities representing all provinces and territories were involved
1,500 schools hosted Fairs or participated in a Community or Regional Fair
10,000 volunteers were involved in helping to deliver the program

The result is a community-based celebration of Canadian heritage that has a lasting impact on participants. Join us!

2009 Red River Heritage Fair in Winnipeg, Manitoba.