35 Best Canada History Podcasts

1. Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A podcast about notorious Canadian crimes, dark history, and other creepy topics as told by real-live Canadians.
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12K 6.9K 7.8K 1 episode / week Avg Length 63 min Nov 2017
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2. Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This series of podcasts further the Champlain Society's mission of deepening awareness of Canada's documentary past and of the people who created it. ...Hosted by Patrice Dutil and Greg Marchildon, each podcast examines a particular document, the people behind it, its significance, and its relevance to today.more
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548 1.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 34 min Sep 2017
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3. The Secret Life of Canada

Canada
The Secret Life of Canada highlights the people, places, and stories that probably didn't make it into your high school textbook. Join hosts Leah ...and Falen as they explore the unauthorized history of a complicated country.more
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15.7K 9.1K 3 episodes / month Avg Length 26 min Aug 2018
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4. Canada's History: Stories behind the history

Canada
Canada's History magazine senior editor Kate Jaimet interviews special guests for an in-depth look at the people and events that shaped our nation.... Theme music: Red River Jig by Alex Kusturok.more
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63.4K 17.4K 6.1K 1 episode / year Avg Length 39 min
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5. Heritage Bytes

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
You don't have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, ...heritage, and culture, of Canada's 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, places, and events, that define our city today, including peering into the Darker Side of our history. Join us as we explore the historic connections to Mississauga and each other.more
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1.4K 3.7K 1.9K 1 episode / month Avg Length 32 min
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6. Canadian History Ehx

Canada
From the simplest farmer to the craziest outlaw, there are many amazing stories to tell from Canada's history. Join me as I delve into the many in...teresting stories that Canadian history has to tell.more
canadaehx.com
4.6K 36K 1 episode / week Avg Length 27 min Oct 2018
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7. One Soldier Canadian History Podcast

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Best-selling author, teacher, and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, get into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about... in school.more
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960 2.3K
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8. Nothing Ever Happens in Canada

Canada
Most people think nothing ever happens in Canada but this simply is not true. This is a Canadian podcast, looking to explore the myths, legends, and j...ust good old tales Canada has to tell. Choose your own adventure now and join me in discovering some of Canada's most unique stories.more
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106 1.7K 437 8 episodes / year Avg Length 26 min Jul 2018
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9. One Great History

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
A podcast about the great (and not so great) history of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Hosted by Sabrina Janke and Alex Judge.
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256 551 1 episode / day Avg Length 81 min
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10. How We Got Here - The Stories of Atlantic Canada

Canada
Exploring Genealogy and Family History from and through Atlantic Canadians
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104 443 121 13 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min
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11. RadioKBPV's Podcast

Canada
A podcast about the history of Southwestern Alberta presented by Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village of Pincher Creek a museum complex that document's ...the stories of western Canada's agricultural settlement through the preservation of local buildings and artifacts in a 6-acre park.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 16 min
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12. Stories From Another Day

This podcast journeys into the far corners of the Collingwood Museum to open up the books, dust off the shelves, dig through the documents and look in...to the past of our community to find those people, events and stories that made this town into the jewel it is today.more
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2.1K 1 episode / month Avg Length 17 min
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13. In Hindsight: Half a Century of Research Discoveries in Canadian History

Ontario, Canada
Following the model of old-fashioned radio, Dr. Donald B. Smith, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Calgary, will present a series of ...20 weekly broadcasts on different Indigenous and non Indigenous personalities in 19th and 20th-century Canadian history.more
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3.1K 5.9K 4 episodes / year Avg Length 25 min
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14. Rooted in Crime

Canada
Rooted in Crime is the new podcast that uncovers historical true crime stories through genealogical research. Hosted by Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodo...udi, we delve into the mysteries of the past. With a passion for history and expertise in genealogy, Lauryn sheds light on the lives of victims, perpetrators, and their families. Explore the social and cultural context of these crimes as we step back in time, one episode at a time. Discover hidden secrets from Canadian history and around the world in this must-listen true crime and history podcast.more
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52 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 51 min
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15. Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast!

Canada
Welcome to the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast, where laughter takes center stage! Join us on a hilarious journey through the rich and vibrant hi...story of Canadian comedy as we celebrate the comedic legends who have shaped the nation's sense of humor. Our podcast features in-depth interviews with legendary comedians, writers, producers, and industry insiders, offering unique insights into their creative processes, inspirations, and the stories behind their most memorable moments.more
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552 695 1 episode / month Avg Length 53 min
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16. Canada FM

Canada
Each week we pick a different Canadian artist, go through their history, albums and attempt a best guess guess why they weren't a bigger hit outsi...de of Canada. Join us our weekly deep dive into the treasure trove of Canadian talent.more
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17. Curious Canadian History

Canada
Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to t...he weird to the downright dark.more
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2.8K 1 episode / month Avg Length 29 min
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18. Chronicles of Canada -- Dawn of Canadian History: Aboriginal Canada by Stephen Leacock

Most readers of Stephen Leacock's works are familiar with his witty and humorous writings, but few may be aware that he was also a gifted teacher,... political ideologue, economist, and fiction writer. Though he wrote six books on Canadian history, none of them attained the status of a standard text on the subject and were regarded more as opinion pieces without much academic foundation. Yet, the Chronicles of Canada series by Stephen Leacock remains an interesting and entertaining read.more
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6.2K 258 Nov 2020
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19. Historia Canadiana: A Cultural History of Canada

A bi-weekly discussion that critically engages with the literature, culture, and people that helped inform Canada's unique history. Hosted by two Engl...ish Literature graduate students Patrick & Mackenzy. Named best podcast of all time by their mothers!more
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455 144 1 episode / week Avg Length 70 min May 2020
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20. Walking In Place

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Walking in Place is a podcast series of audio walking tours with a progressive take on Toronto history. Whether you use it as a self-guided tour in pe...rson or you're doing your dishes, learn about Toronto's past and present while listening to the sounds of the city.more
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60 46 292 1 episode / month Avg Length 35 min
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21. The SpokenWeb Podcast

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Stories about how literature sounds. SpokenWeb is a monthly podcast that shares stories from the audio archives of Canadian literary history. Drawing ...on Canadian literary archival recordings from across Canada, episodes are snapshots of Canadian literary history and contemporary responses to it, including interviews, panel discussions, lectures, readings, and audio essays.more
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621 799 805 2 episodes / month Avg Length 36 min Sep 2019
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22. Time Warp

Canada
Time Warp is a podcast on the Canoe FM platform featuring Host Paul Vorvis and Co-Host Kate Butler from the Haliburton Highlands Museum talking about ...Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada history as well as some other stories from Canada's history.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 15 min
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23. Canada: A Yearly Journey

Canada
Canada has a fascinating history, so join me as I journey through every year from 1867 to today, highlighting the good, the bad, and the wild of Canad...ian history.more
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24. Nature's Past: A Podcast of the Network in Canadian History and Environment

Canada
A quarterly discussion about the environmental history community and research in Canada.
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164 888 2.6K 3 episodes / year
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25. The Great Botheration

Canada
On this podcast, we will celebrate Canadian history and provide philosophical and historical context to current events. Canada Rocks! We hope you join... us for future episodes!more
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26. The Company We Keep

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Company We Keep, a podcast which looks at Canadian history through the eyes of the spouses, partners, children, and strategic advisors of the poli...tical leaders who shaped our country. This podcast will tell the other side of the story, from the perspective of the other halves of some of Canada's most notable figures. The historical forces you should know in Canadian politics.more
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1 episode / year
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27. Cool Canadian History

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The podcast with all the weird, wacky, wild, dark, depressing, dramatic, and awesome tales from Canadian history.
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2.4K 718 Jan 2016
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28. Canada's Great War

Canada
A chronological deep dive into how the First World War changed Canada forever. This isn't just a look at battles, but what was going on at home, f...rom the politicians leading the country to the people left behind at home, worrying about their loved ones overseas. It will follow the war and how it changed Canada, digging deep into a fascinating period of our history.more
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29. I Am Black History (ITBC) - Our Stories, Our Voices

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Black Canadians from across Canada using their voices to tell their stories. Brought to you by In The Black:Canada and DeeP Visions Media and a grant ...from the Canada Council for the Arts.more
intheblackcanada.ca
820 1 episode / week Avg Length 32 min
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30. Fireside Canada

Canada
Settle in and get cozy for some spine-tingling Canadian folklore. Featuring stories of ghost ships, supernatural beings, larger-than-life heroes, myst...erious spirits, and national myths. Host David Williams will tell you a tale, then bring you on a deep dive into its history and cultural significance.more
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995 711 1 episode / week Avg Length 34 min
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31. Today in Canadian History

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or 'everyday' historian and focuses on ...a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada's past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians, not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours.more
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622 22 episodes / year Avg Length 8 min Jun 2020
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32. What about the Canadians?

Canada
A podcast where rookie historians bring you the Canadian history you should know
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69 88 1 episode / month Avg Length 42 min
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33. Travel This Land

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Join Canada's Balladeer Wiz Bryant as he Travels This Land exploring Canadian history through tales of adventure, courage, and compassion in story and... song.more
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Jun 2020
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34. UH OH! DID YOU KNOW PODCAST

Canada
Uh Oh! Did You Know is a podcast that investigates enslavement in Canada. I dive in with experts to really understand and unpack a heavy topic that is...n't generally at the forefront of conversations. I hope to uncover stories that will allow anyone who listens to learn a thing or two about the uniqueness of slavery in Canada. I learned and discovered things that have made me realize that Black Canadian history is important to Canadian history. I hope this changes your perspective on how we view slavery in Canada.I am your host, Natashia Wynter. Let's dive in!more
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1 episode / year
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