Suggested Websites

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just For Kids

 

PBS Kids

Fun and games, stories, PBS kids shows.

http://pbskids.org/

CBC4Kids

Games, trivia, facts, music, science, jokes, clubhouse.

http://www.cbc4kids.ca

Kids Chat-Zone

A safe chat room dedicated to children 7 to 12 years old.

http://www.chat-zone.com/kids

A Kids Beehive

Music downloads, message board, games, contests.  Lists and describes 46 kids’ sites (variety of ages)

http://cc.northcoast.com/~buzzerb/AKidsBeehive.htm

 

 

Tourism and Travel

 

Canada Tourism Commission - Information on vacationing in Canada, and resources for companies in the tourism business

http://www.canadatourism.com/index_ct.html

Travel Abroad
Valuable information for Canadians traveling outside of Canada.  Travel advisories and warnings, specific information for business travelers, advice for women traveling alone, consular services, and where to go for help.

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travel/menu-e.asp

MapQuest

Draws maps of cities and towns in North America.  Lets you search for a certain address.

http://www.mapquest.com/

 

 

Real Estate and Housing

 

Homes Across Canada

Search for various types of homes, real estate companies, and financial planning

http://www.homesacrosscanada.com/

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Advice on buying, renting, renovating, or mortgaging a home.  Information on housing markets in Canada and internationally.  Government financial assistance.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

 

 

Directories

 

Canada 411
Personal and business phone/address listings including toll-free numbers, from across the country.

http://www.canada411.sympatico.ca/

Postal Codes
Canada Post’s on-line listing of postal codes for all regions of Canada.

http://www.canadapost.ca/

 

 

Government Sites

 

Canada
Main website for the Government of Canada, with links to all programs and services, and information about Canada.

http://www.canada.gc.ca/

Ontario
Provincial site.

http://www.gov.on.ca/

Essex County
Services, records, maps, history.

http://www.countyofessex.on.ca/

 

 

Work and Careers

 

WorkInfoNet
Canadians primary source for career, education, labour market, and self-employment information, plus workplace issues and supports, and financial help.

http://www.workinfonet.ca/

WorkSearch
An interactive site to help Canadians identify theirs skill and ambitions, and plan their search for work.

http://www.worksearch.gc.ca/

Job Bank
Lists employment and business opportunities from across the country with a searchable database.

http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/

Youth Resource Network
Connects Canadian youth to services, opportunities and resources specifically aimed at them. It’s a one-stop shop for a network of links to information specifically for young people.

http://www.youth.gc.ca/

Electronic Labour Exchange
Canada’s unique on-line interactive service that matches workers’ skill sets to employers’ needs.

http://www.ele-spe.org/

SkillNet.ca
A growing on-line career and recruitment network. Its goal is to provide a seamless environment for employers and job seekers to find each other.

http://www.skillnet.ca/

Other Work / Career Information
Job listings on a variety of public and private sector sites, work search help, résumé writing, and workplace information, and other tools to find employment.

http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/work.shtml

 

 

 

 

 

Health

 

Health Canada

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

Canadian Health Network

http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/customtools/homee.html

MedlinePlus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

 

 

Computers

 

Webopedia

Look up any computer term.

http://www.webopedia.com/

 

 

Online typing tutorials

 

EasyType

Complete lessons, easy to use, and entertaining

http://www.easytype.com/

Learn2type

Info on using the keyboard, and typing tests.

http://www.learn2type.com/

 

 

Other

 

Weather Office
Environment Canada’s Weather Office provides data on the national and regional weather picture. It provides local conditions, local forecasts, and weather information from around the world.

http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/

Statistics -- Population, Economy, etc.
The Statistics Canada Web site provides access to statistical information about Canada and Canadians.

http://www.statcan.ca/

Consumer Information
Industry Canada’s Strategis Web site features a special section with up-to-date information and tips for Canadian consumers.

http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_consu/engdoc/homepage.html

Rural Information
The Canadian Rural Partnership Web site has information on issues and links to resources relevant to Canada’s rural communities.

http://www.agr.ca/rurale.html

Genealogy
The National Library of Canada Web site lists resources to guide Canadians on their genealogical research.

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/services/egnlogy.htm

Project Gutenburg

Thousands of online literary works.

http://www.promo.net/pg

Freebies

Everything free on the web.

http://freebies.about.com/

NASA

http://www.nasa.gov

 

 

Search Engines.  Search the web for much more than we have here!

 

Oingo

Asks you exactly what you mean when you search for something.

 

http://www.oingo.com

Google

Easy to use.

http://www.google.com

Canada.com

Shows results of many other search engines at the same time

http://www.canada.com/