Why a Booktrail?
There are some amazing women who have made Canada the country it is today
The Kids Book of Great Canadian Women
What you need to know before your trail
Canadian women have played an extraordinary role in the development of Canada.This book contains only 130 of them but they are so many more. All have played a unique role in various fields so by learning about them and then going to see or experience the places which inspired them, you discover both the country and its people.
Travel Guide
Canada
Quebec – Wheelchair athlete Chantal Petitclerc, who won five gold medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games
Vancouver – Singer Sarah McLachlan, whose all-women Lilith Fair musical festivals raised more than $7 million for charity
Ottawa – Harriet Brooks Pitcher, who made important discoveries in the field of radioactivity at a time when it was difficult for women to get a university education.
Ottawa – Laura Secord – a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack. Her name has taken on mythological overtones in Canada. Her life story has been the subject of books, plays, and poetry. Since her death, Canada has bestowed honours on her, including schools named after her, monuments, a museum, a memorial stamp and coin, and a statue at the Valiants Memorial in the Canadian capital.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Kids Book of Great Canadian Women
Author/Guide: Elizabeth MacLeod Destination: Canada Departure Time: Various
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