40 Best Canada History Podcasts

1. Dark Poutine

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True crime, legends, folklore, dark history and other creepy topics from the perspective of real live Canadians.
Host Mike Browne
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2. Witness to Yesterday

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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 Email ****@champlainsociety.ca
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 639Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 34 min Since Sep 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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3. One Great History

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A podcast about the great (and not so great) history of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Hosted by Sabrina Janke and Alex Judge.
Producer/Network onegreathistory
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4. Canadian History Ehx

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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 interesting stories that Canadian history has to tell.MORE Host Craig Baird
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 98.1KTwitter 56.4K Avg Length 37 min Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Historia Canadiana

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A bi-weekly discussion that critically engages with the literature, culture, and people that helped inform Canada's unique history. Hosted by two English Literature graduate students Patrick & Mackenzy. Named best podcast of all time by their mothers!MORE Hosts Patrick, Mackenzy
Producer/Network Patrick & Mackenzy
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 504Twitter 144 Avg Length 62 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Discover Library and Archives Canada

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The Discover Library and Archives Canada podcast is where Canadian history, literature and culture await you. Each month, we will showcase treasures from our vaults, guide you through our many services and introduce you to the people who acquire, safeguard and make known Canada's documentary heritage.MORE Host Théo Martin
Producer/Network Library and Archives Canada
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 69.5KTwitter 67.7KInstagram 16.3K Avg Length 19 min Get Email Contact

7. Curious Canadian History

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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.
Host David Borys
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8. Fireside Canada

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Settle in and get cozy for some spine-tingling Canadian folklore. Featuring stories of ghost ships, supernatural beings, larger-than-life heroes, mysterious 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 Host David Williams
Producer/Network Frequency Podcast Network
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9. Today in Canadian History

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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 Hosts Marc Affeld, Joe Burima
Producer/Network Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 619 Avg Length 8 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Canada's Great War

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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, from 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 Producer/Network Curiouscast
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11. Heritage Bytes

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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...MORE Producer/Network Heritage Mississauga
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12. Canadian Time Machine

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Canadian Time Machine is a podcast that unpacks key milestones in our country's history. It's funded by the Government of Canada and created by The Walrus Lab.Season 1 takes listeners on a journey through four significant anniversaries that occurred in 2022. English episodes are hosted by Angela Misri.MORE Host Alana Hamilton
Producer/Network The Walrus Podcasts
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 85.6KInstagram 17.9K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

13. The Secret Life of Canada

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The Secret Life of Canada is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. Season 6 coming early 2024! P.S. We're doing a LIVE show in Toronto on Saturday, October 21 as part of the Hot Docs Podcast Festival. Get your tickets here: https://hotdocs.ca/secretMORE Hosts Falen Johnson, Leah-Simone Bowen
Producer/Network CBC Discover & Learn
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 8K Avg Length 27 min Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

14. Time Warp

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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 Producer/Network Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM
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15. Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast!

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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 history 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 Host Chad Noonan
Producer/Network Chad Noonan / CCHOF
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16. RadioKBPV's Podcast

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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 Producer/Network Gord Tolton
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17. I Am Black History

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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.
Producer/Network Donna Paris
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18. Stories From Another Day

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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 into the past of our community to find those people, events and stories that made this town into the jewel it is today.MORE Producer/Network Ken Maher
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19. The SpokenWeb Podcast

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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 Producer/Network SpokenWeb
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 826Twitter 799Instagram 1K Avg Length 36 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

20. Canada: A Yearly Journey

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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 Canadian history.
Host Craig Baird
Producer/Network Curiouscast
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21. One Soldier Canadian History Podcast

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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.
Producer/Network onesoldier
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 942Twitter 2.3K Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact

22. How We Got Here

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Exploring Genealogy and Family History from and through Atlantic Canadians
Producer/Network Brian Nash
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23. Canada FM

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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 outside of Canada. Join us our weekly deep dive into the treasure trove of Canadian talent.MORE Producer/Network Brian Last and Ted Jessop
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24. Nothing Ever Happens in Canada

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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 just 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 Producer/Network Nothing Ever Happens in Canada
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 375Twitter 1.7KInstagram 421 Avg Length 26 min Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

25. Minute Women

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Minute Women is a comedy-history podcast. Each week, Grace and Linnea investigate the untold stories behind the iconic Canadian Heritage Minutes and uncover the funny, weird, and terrifying stories left out of Canada's national history.MORE Hosts Grace McNutt, Linnea Swinimer
Producer/Network Minute Women
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 395Twitter 248Instagram 617 Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

26. Nature's Past

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A quarterly discussion about the environmental history community and research in Canada.
Producer/Network Sean Kheraj
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27. Chronicles of Canada

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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 Producer/Network Loyal Books
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Apple Rating 2.8/5Facebook 6KTwitter 254 Avg Length 23 min Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

28. Walking In Place

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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 person or you're doing your dishes, learn about Toronto's past and present while listening to the sounds of the city.MORE Producer/Network Ashley McDonough
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Apple Rating 2/5Facebook 70Twitter 46Instagram 287 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

29. Rooted in Crime

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Rooted in Crime is the new podcast that uncovers historical true crime stories through genealogical research. Hosted by Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodoudi, 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 Producer/Network Lauryn Macdonald and Nima Hodoudi
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30. Canada's History

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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 Hosts Brooke Campbell, Kate Jaimet
Producer/Network Canada's History Society
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31. In Hindsight

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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 Producer/Network Ontario Historical Society
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32. What about the Canadians?

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A podcast where rookie historians bring you the Canadian history you should know
Producer/Network What about the Canadians?
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33. The Great Botheration

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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!
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34. The Company We Keep

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The Company We Keep, a podcast which looks at Canadian history through the eyes of the spouses, partners, children, and strategic advisors of the political 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 Email ****@earnscliffe.ca
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35. Travel This Land

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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.
Producer/Network Wandering Canada
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Avg Length 17 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

36. UH OH! DID YOU KNOW PODCAST

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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 isn'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 Producer/Network Natashia Wynter
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