About Soul of Canada

Soul of Canada is an Alberta based collective of passionate writers, researchers, historians, and visual artists. Producing historical material in a variety of formats ranging from calendars and framed archival photographs to books, digital media, and even film, our diverse talents and company capabilities create award winning multimedia products featuring both historical and contemporary themes. 


Our mission is to bring Canadian history and heritage to life. As accomplished story tellers we believe history 
is something to be enjoyed by all. Through our writing and the use of rare archival images, we strive to make history accessible, engaging, and relevant; helping paint a captivating picture of the past for our diverse readership. 


Over the last 10 years we have developed and refined our signature “history showcase calendar,” which we are often told is more like a book than a calendar with its many fascinating articles, wealth of engaging archival images, and illustrated timelines. Much of our material covers lesser known yet historically significant topics, and we feature photographs from public archives and private collections that would likely never be seen by the public were it not for our projects. We are a valuable bridge from archive to public eye. 


It is our belief that for companies with a long legacy, history awareness is important for employee pride, providing a sense of meaning and purpose. We love collaborating with businesses and organizations to uncover, record and present their history in a range of engaging multimedia formats.


Canadians have not lost their interest in history, but have been discouraged by long, wordy tomes which cater to scholars instead of the general public. Seeking to change that, we provide short informative historical accounts of pivotal people, companies, events and projects which showcase Canada’s past and evolution.


Products, services, and areas of specialization

 

History Research 

  • Research & Creation of Historical Timelines
  • Industry & Company Histories
  • Family Histories
  • Historical Building Research
  • Museum Outreach Support
  • Archival Photograph Research
  • Oral Interviews & Transcription 

Multimedia Products and Services 

  • Historical & Custom Calendars 
  • Book Design & Publishing 
  • Copy Writing & Editing 
  • History Literacy Strategies 
  • Illustrating & Graphic Design 
  • History Graphics 
  • Digital Scanning 
  • Photograph Restoration 
  • Video Production Support 
  • Assignment & Stock Photography 
  • Conference & Tradeshow Displays 
  • Printmaking 
  • Custom Picture Framing 
  • Family History Frames 
  • Corporate History Frames
  • History Showcase Frames 
  • Corporate & Family Timelines 

Interest Areas 

  • Transportation History
  • Railway
  • Trucking
  • Airports and Aviation
  • Roads & Bridges 
  • Early Trails

Heavy Construction History

  • Major Projects
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Trades History
  • Labour & Human Resources

Power Generation & Utilities

  • Utility Companies
  • Power Projects
  • Gas Refining and Production
  • Distribution Networks
  • Rural & Northern Utilities

Natural Resources

  • Oil & Gas
  • Oil Sands
  • Surveying & Cartography
  • Forestry, Logging, Mills, & Lumber
  • Coal Mining
  • Quarrying
  • Brick and Clay
  • Environmental Conservation & Remediation

Technology History

  • Workhorses & Draft Animals
  • Western Canadian Pioneers
  • Irrigation Systems & Dams
  • Urban & Regional Development
  • Heavy Construction Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where do the photographs come from?

    From decades of researching small and large museums and archives in Canada. Many photographs come from private collectors who have given to us, or allowed us to scan their collections. We have photographs, from scores of industries and companies, and many thousands of images in our collections.

  • What types of Research do we do?

    Photography, maps, illustrations, statistics. We search for unpublished manuscripts such as diaries, post graduate thesis, reports, and more. 

Our Team