Going websurfing? Here is a selection of sites you might find interesting. Some are serious and others are just for fun. Enjoy!

Acting

Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television & Radio Artists - how to be an actor, rates, jobs in many cities
Second City Comedy Workshops - how to be a comedy actor and comedian

Armed Forces, Army, Navy, Air Force

Canadian Dept. of National Defence - all about cadets in the various forces, how to join, benefits

Art

Art Gallery of Ontario - exhibitions, information about art courses they offer
Art,Posters,Photographs From Around the World - very extensive, presents posters, paintings, photos from all historical periods, most artists and their styles are listed
Avenue Road Arts School - many kinds of art taught to all age groups
Museum of Fine Arts-Montreal - art exhibits, take a tour, quality art
Salvador Dali Museum of Art - amazing art that is found only in dreams

Astronomy

Everything About Astronomy - for the beginner to the expert
Sky and Telescope - learn to read the night sky, understand telescopes

Biking

Internet Biking Center - access biking clubs and bike related resources
Mountain Biking and Trails in Canada - find locations in every province

Business

International Small Business Congress - how to start and keep a business, attend their conference
Junior Achievement-Toronto - join a not a simulation! Teen teams make real products and market them

Camps & Campgrounds

Canadian Camping Association - discover wilderness, family, specialized campgrounds
Ontario Rangers - be in a summer camp with other teens working in Ontario's woods/wilderness
Our Kids Go to Camp - find Canadian day/summercamps for kids or to apply for summer jobs

Comics in Newspapers

Newspaper Comics - find all your favorites past and present

Computers

Canadian Computer Magazine - everything you want to know about computers in Canada
Personal Computer Club of Toronto - a family-oriented group learning about computers
We Compute Magazine - plain English guide to using computers

Courses, Not Found in Schools

Forum for Young Canadians - spend a week in Ottawa and see how government works
Ontario Science Centre School - semester credit courses in science courses held at the Centre, using their exhibits
Queen's U. Mini-Enrichment Program - non-credit, one week intensive enrichment in hot topics, experience university
Second City Workshop Training Centre - learn to be a comedian and/or comedy actor
The Learning Annex Personal Interest Courses - personal interest courses for everybody
Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Summer Courses - summer science & environment credit courses. Most are outdoors and hands on

Creativity, Formal Development

Creative Problem-Solving Site - practical lessons, learn the skills of problem-solving
Creativity Web - learn how to be creative, many mindbender type games

Entertainment & Fun Stuff

Branson, Missouri - learn more about this equal to Las Vegas
Hart Entertainment-games, prizes, etc. - find out how to add zip to school parties/dances
Latest Movies - description, reviews, viewer comments
Movies in Major Canadian Cities - theatres showing them, reviews, viewer comments
Ontario Attractions - festivals, exhibitions, sports, special events in Ontario
Toronto Entertainment and Activities - find out what is happening all over the city

Environment

Earth Day Home Site - learn how to plan a powerful Earth Day each year
Federation of Ontario Naturalists - a group dedicated to preserving nature in Ontario

Events In Canada

www.attractionscanada.com - top events, festivals, important activities in Canada

Events In Toronto

City of Toronto Main Site - public services, politics of the city
Events in Toronto - major lists of events in the city

Events, Top Ones in North America

American Bus Association - each year they list their top North American attractions
Attractions Canada - major events of interest to Canadians

Exchanges

Canadian Education Exchange Foundation - find out about personal exchanges anywhere in the world
Council on International Educational Exchange - specialize in international exchanges for students
Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada - learn all about student exchanges in Canada

Films and Videos

Black Film and Video Network - promoting black film makers and their films
Toronto International Film Festival - famous Toronto festival of select movies

Genealogy

Genealogy Links - connect to ancestor-finding sites around the world
Genealogy Resource Centre - for the beginner, get free genealogy software
The Ultimate Search for Your Roots - has links to many sources of genealogical history

Geography

Detailed Maps of North America - put in an address and get a map with a star locating it on the street
Discovery Channel Traveller - award winner for best travel information
Encarta Atlas - a quality world atlas
Everything about China - a fascinating tour of China
World Countries and Capitals site - learn about the country and its cities
World Factbook on Every Country - awesome information on every country from the US CIA

Geology

Bancroft Mineral Collecting Expeditions - rock hounds can find over 400 minerals on guided expeditions
Bonnechere Caves - scenic caves in the heart of Ontario
The Ultimate Geology site - everything you wanted to know and more
World Data Centre for Marine Geology & Geophysics - everything about the ocean and continents

Government & Politics of Canada

Canadian Government and Organizations News
Canadian Government Sites - links to law, government, services, ministries, MP's, over 450 sites
Canadian Provincial Governments - policies, services, MPP's, legislation, ministries, etc.
Government of Canada Site
Ontario Government Site

Haunted Places

Haunted House - a site listing stories, sightings, and scary attractions in North America, many in Ontario

Highland Games

Highland Games - Scottish events across North America at all times of the year.

History

Appalachian Protest Songwriters - famous songwriters and history of Appalachia
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - one of the largest collections of WW1 & WW2 planes
Canadian Women in History - biographies, heritage, legacies
International Time Capsule Society - kinds, what to put in them, how to register them so they can be found
Medieval Times "Educational Medieval Adventure" - see knights in armour, jousting, learn how stunts are done
Ontario Renaissance Festival - wonderful period costumes, plays, games, food, jousting,exhibits
Toronto Heritage Foundation - preserve Toronto history in photos, archives

Human Rights

Amnesty International - join and help free wrongfully imprisoned people in the world
Citizens for Public Justice - Toronto faith groups have united to fight injustice

Internet Searches, Best Engines

Connect With Experts - almost any field of interest, email them and they respond
Fast and Easy Topic Searches - very precise, no useless fillers, reliable
Real People Help You Search Online - online in real time, people help you refine your search
Speed Demon of Search Engines - very precise, accurate and very fast

Languages

Learn Basic Travellers' Words - hear, say, learn important words in 74 languages
Translate Any Language - any language into any other language

Law

All the Laws in All the Canadian Provinces - family, criminal, civil laws
Canada Legal Resources on the Net - law practice areas, student opportunities, news & discussion about new laws
Canadian Law Presented Especially for Students - laws and explanations at a student level
Canadian Seniors Policies and Programs Database - dedicated to issues related to the elderly
Osgoode Hall Law School of York University - how to become a lawyer, courses, law library

Medicine

Canadian Library of Family Medicine - quick information on any medical problem, concern

Model United Nations

Harvard University Model United Nations - yearly conference with students from all over North America

Museums

Canadian Museums Home Site - over 250 museums and their events
George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art - exhibitions, ceramics classes, special events
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village - history of the inventor of the assembly line and his cars
Museum of Fine Arts-Montreal - important art from famous artists
Museum of Flight - many historical airplanes on exhibit
Royal Ontario Museum - programs, summer camps, special events & exhibitions

Music

Appalachian Protest Songwriters - famous songwriters and history of Appalachia
Hits of the Past & Present - vast collection of music
Internet Radio Stations - all the stations on the internet
Lyrics Site - words and music
Lyrics to Popular Songs - words to many songs
Music Downloads - download almost any kind of music
World Radio Stations - select the kind of music and location

Natural Health Care

Homeopathic College of Canada - centre of natural health care
Michener Institute - important centre of natural health care
Natural Life Magazine - source of many articles on aspects of health care

News From Around the World

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - the voice of Canada for Canadians

Newspapers

Canadian Local Community Newspapers - small town, city and community newspapers
Canadian Newspapers on Microfilm - newspapers of the past and present
Newspapers of the World - choose newspapers from almost any country

Peer Helpers

Canadian Peer Helpers Site - resources, training, events, workshops and links
Conflict Resolution and Mediation for Peer Helpers - how to prevent, systematic approach to mediation
National Peer Helpers Association of USA - events, training, conferences, links to Canadian sites
Variety of Peer Helping Programs - engagement, courts, school watch and more, links to other sites

Problem Solving

Mysteries - nothing but mysteries - murder, logic, minute, detective, puzzlers, mini, crime, picture, etc. There are also contests & answers

Publishing, do-it-yourself

Do-it-yourself Publisher - how to get your writing edited, printed, distributed, and get more than 5% profit

Science

100 Top Science Sites
How Stuff Works - details how things function
Ontario Science Centre - exhibitions, special semestered credit courses, hands-on learning

Space

Canadian Space Agency - space information, Canadian contributions, news
NASA Space Centre Headquarters - launchings, special exhibits,

Sports

Telephone Numbers

World Telephone Numbers Directory

Theatre, Live

Toys

Canadian Toy Association

Travel

Discovery Travel Channel - award winner
Expedia - lists all the airlines and flights anywhere in the world
Hotels on the Web - Lists all the hotels on the web and everything about them
Outside Online - Top 20 Tavel Sites
Roadside America - all the offbeat, unusual places to visit in N. America
Travel Terrific Magazine - everything about world travel
U.S. National Forest Campground Guide
World Factbook on every country

University Credits in High School

Advanced Placement Courses - for university credits while you are in high school

Writing Opportunities