Mapping a Nation: McMaster’s rare Canadian maps

Explore McMaster University Library's extensive and varied collection of rare and historic maps - some of which date as far back as the 16th century - that help chart the evolution of Canada.

July 10, 2017

McMaster University Library has an extensive and varied collection of maps that help chart the evolution of Canada. The following video explores some of the rare and historic Canadian maps contained in the Library’s Lloyd Reeds Map Collection, dating back as far as the 16th century.

Discover more rare Canadian maps from McMaster’s collection in a special online collection curated by McMaster’s map experts.

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