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Isaac Brock wore this coat during the battle of Queenston Heights. The black hole in the centre of his jacket was made by the musket ball that killed him. The battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812.

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Mookomaanish
Mookomaanish was an Odawa war chief. He fought as a British ally during the War of 1812. He received a presentation sword from the British as recognition of humanity to a wounded American prisoner in 1815.

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Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry
Charles-Michel was a French speaking Canadian. He worked in the British Army before returning home to Lower Canada in 1810. In Canada, he organized and led the Canadian Voltigeurs. He commanded the force that defeated an advance towards Montreal, by the Americans on October 26 of 1813.

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Laura Secord
Laura Secord lived in Queenston, Upper Canada, which eventually was occupied by the Americans. On June 21st, 1813, Laura overheard American officers planning an attack on a British Outpost. She travelled 32 km across country to warn the British. On her journey she met Mohawk and Anishaabe warriors. The Americans were ambushed and defeated at the battle of Beaver Dams on June 24th of 1813.

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Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
Isaac Brock was a civil administrator and military commander for Upper Canada. Brock was short of troops and resources, but still managed to defend upper Canada during the first months of war, and managed to capture Detroit in August of 1812

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Canadians didn't have reasons to risk a loss in war. Upper Canada welcomed many American immigrants, as many people had relatives on both sides of the border. Canada was socially close to New York and going into war would threaten these connections.

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The Royal Navy and British Army who were supported by colonial regulars, First Peoples warriors and Canadian militia worked together to defend Canada against invasions. Some of The Royal Navy secured channels at sea that were used to carry supplies to the colonies while other ships were fighting in the interior for control over Great Lakes. Colonial regulars, made up of British subjects in the colonies, worked on land to fight for Canada against American invasions. The militia made key contributions to the war effort like transporting supplies, guarding prisoners and sometimes fighting in battles. Lastly, the First Peoples Warriors served as allies to the British, and therefore Canadian forces throughout the war

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The end of the War in Canada was seen as a victory for Anglophones, Francophones, and First Peoples. After the War, Britain's North American colonies could expand and evolve, forming a new country. Once there was no longer an American threat in Canada, Canada's government became more aggressive when trying to acquire First People's land, which was a negative implication of the end of the War for the First Peoples. Additionally, the The Treaty of Ghent signed at the end of the War of 1812 did not eliminate British–American tensions which would peak during the American Civil War. So although the War of 1812 was over, the tensions within Canada and between Canada and America were not eliminated.

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“A Country defended by Free men, enthusiastically devoted to the cause of their King and Constitution, can never be Conquered.” - Isaac Brock

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Throughout the War of 1812, Canadians fought through invasions and occupations of their land. They were often successful in these battles, which typically led to American withdrawal. Originally, Canadians saw the War of 1812 as somewhat unnecessary because they had no grievances against America that were worth such action. However ultimately, the successful defence of Canada allowed it to expand and form an independent and transcontinental country, a turning point in Canadian history.