Curious Canadian History

David Borys
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    S12E2 How to Get Drunk In Prohibition Vancouver

    In Prohibition-era Vancouver, getting drunk meant slipping through hidden doors into smoky backrooms, whispering passwords, and drinking bootleg whiskey poured from unmarked bottles. Police raids were always possible, yet jazz, laughter, and clinking glasses filled the night as speakeasies (blind pigs) thrived, proving that banning alcohol never stopped Vancouverites from raising a glass. To explore this incredible history we went on an incredible walking tour with Will Woods from Forbidden Vancouver. Will started this coming many years ago and has refined it into one of Vancouver’s favorite historic attractions. For any of those in Vancouver or visiting Vancouver soon make sure to check out all the tours offered by Forbidden Vancouver at forbiddenvancouver.ca Check out Canyon Entertainment’s newest podcast Hostile History! Hostile History on Spotify Hostile History on Apple Hostile History on Amazon Don’t forget! You can purchase a copy of Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867 right now at the below links:   Amazon Indigo Dundurn Goodreads Indiebookstores.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S12E2 How to Get Drunk In Prohibition Vancouver

  2. Sep 15

    CCH Spotlight - The Welland Canal

    For this CCH spotlight episode we 'dive' into the history of the Welland Canal, or really, the Canals. A major infrastructure project that shaped the economic future of the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario and Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 8

    S12E1 Lake Ontario (not Lake America)

    Today, Lake Ontario has surged into headlines after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed "Lake America" for U.S. federal use, igniting outrage across Canada. The centuries-old name—shared by a lake that's more than half Canadian—has become the latest flashpoint in an escalating cross-border political and cultural dispute. To kick off our 12th season we are diving deep into the history of Lake Ontario.   Daniel Macfarlane is a Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability at Western Michigan University. His most recent book is "The Lives of Lake Ontario: An Environmental History" (September 2024). Check out Canyon Entertainment’s newest podcast Hostile History! Hostile History on Spotify Hostile History on Apple Hostile History on Amazon Don’t forget! You can purchase a copy of Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867 right now at the below links:   Amazon Indigo Dundurn Goodreads Indiebookstores.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S12E1 Lake Ontario (not Lake America)

  4. Sep 1

    Summer Reboot - The Fall of Hong Kong

    This summer reboot looks at the fall of Hong Kong in December 1941. **Announcement** - Season 12 kicks off next week! First episode of the new season drops September 8th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 25

    Summer Reboot - Trumps First Tariff War

    This is a reboot from an episode we did back in season 10 when President Donal Trump was first elected and completely upended the economic relationship with Canada in a shocking application of across the board tariffs. Sadly, it seems that history is repeating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aug 11

    Summer Reboot - The VWC and the 1970 Abortion Caravan

    Our summer reboot takes us to 1970 when the Vancouver Women's Caucus heads to Ottawa to protest Canada's changing but still restricted laws on abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer Reboot - The VWC and the 1970 Abortion Caravan

  7. Aug 4

    Summer Reboot - The Upper Canadian Militia and the Defence of Canada

    A summer reboot series looking at the challenges of mustering the militia in Upper Canada when British North America was threatened by American invasions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer Reboot - The Upper Canadian Militia and the Defence of Canada

  8. Jul 28

    Summer Reboot - La Famille Verendrye and the Exploration of the North American Continent

    The Verendrye family played a crucial role in expanding French knowledge of western North America during the eighteenth century. Led by Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, Sieur de La Vérendrye, and later assisted by his sons, they established a network of trading posts stretching from Lake Superior to present-day Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Their expeditions strengthened the French fur trade, forged alliances with many Indigenous nations, and greatly improved European maps of the interior. Although they never found the long-sought route to the Pacific Ocean, their journeys opened the Canadian Prairies to further exploration and laid the groundwork for later western expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer Reboot - La Famille Verendrye and the Exploration of the North American Continent
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    David Borys
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©Curious Canadian History
  • Show Website
    Curious Canadian History

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