2018 Kayak Kids' Illustrated History Challenge Winners

Graphic novel-style comics highlight exciting moments in Canadian history.

Posted November 20, 2018

Congratulations to Kaira and Jonathan, the 2018 winners of the Kayak Kids’ Illustrated History Challenge. This year’s stories are both graphic novel-style comics featuring exciting moments from Canada’s past.

Kaira Picard

Whitby, Ontario

The Day the Great Falls Stopped Flowing

In this story, Kaira recounts the day in 1848 when Niagara Falls froze over and “ran dry.”

Jonathan Chassé

Gaspé, Quebec

L’énigmatique étranger

Jonathan shares the story of a German spy who attempted to infiltrate Canada, but was caught almost immediately in New Carlisle, Quebec.

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