Disasters
Historic Canadian disasters include those caused by both humans and nature. Some, such as the Halifax Explosion, are rare, tragic accidents now etched in the country’s history. Others, such as forest fires and avalanches, are annual, natural occurrences that sometimes wreak havoc. This collection gathers survey articles on different types of disasters, as well as content on individual, historic events.

Featured Articles
Regina Cyclone (1912)
Article
Fire Disasters in Canada
Article
COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Article
Edmonton Tornado (1987)
Article
Timelines

Gallery
1987 Edmonton Tornado
Regina Cyclone
Ice Storm, Montreal
Fort McMurray Wildfire 2016
Videos


