About Old Harbor Co.

Updated: May 4, 2026

Old Harbor Co. is a reference resource covering the history of Canada's coastal and inland port communities. The subject matter spans the Atlantic provinces, the St. Lawrence corridor, the Great Lakes, and the British Columbia coast — from the earliest European harbour settlements of the sixteenth century to the container terminals and waterfront renewal projects of the present day.

The material here draws on published historical surveys, government records, the holdings of Canadian maritime museums, and the primary documentation maintained by Parks Canada's national historic site programme. Nothing is fabricated or estimated without citation. Where the historical record is incomplete or disputed, that uncertainty is noted in the text.

Editorial Approach

Articles are written in a descriptive register, oriented toward factual accuracy rather than advocacy. The aim is to give readers a clear account of what happened, when, and with what consequences — not to argue for any particular interpretation of that history. Dates, vessel names, tonnage figures, and geographic coordinates are drawn from primary sources wherever possible.

Each article identifies the principal secondary sources used and links to authoritative external resources — Parks Canada sites, national museum collections, Statistics Canada records, and peer-reviewed historical journals — so that readers can verify claims independently or pursue further research.

Disclaimer

The information on this site is provided for general reference purposes. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, Old Harbor Co. accepts no liability for errors, omissions, or for decisions made in reliance on the material published here. Historical accounts involve interpretation; readers should consult primary sources and specialist publications for any purpose requiring precision.

Contact

Questions about specific articles, corrections to factual errors, or requests to reproduce material can be directed through the contact form below or directly by email.