Canadian Place Names Project
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| Canada is blessed with a multitude of original, quirky and extraordinary
place names such as; Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat, Yellowknife and
Whitehorse. These colourful and descriptive place names evoke a wild and
rugged imagery. The fascinating stories of how these places received
their names reveal wonderful historical anecdotes and legends. The
stories bring alive the pioneers and native Canadians who took part in
the making of Canada’s history. “Yellowknife” tells a story of Alexander
Mackenzie’s encounter with the Yellowknife Dene and their copper tools.
The name Medicine Hat originates in the story of a fierce battle between
the Cree and Blackfoot Indians that took place on the South Saskatchewan
River. The names “Red Deer” and “Moose Jaw” reveal stories About the
European settler’s first encounters in the wild new frontier. Baie des
Ha! Ha!, Cupids Cove, Thunder Bay, One Hundred Mile House and Moose
Factory are just a few of the intriguing Canadian place names whose
stories weave a colourful and entertaining history of Canada. Medicine Hat '99 |