Valtorianet is an independent historical research initiative. Our team of academic historians, archivists, and digital preservationists are dedicated to uncovering the true history of gaming in Canada.
We believe that studying the early saloons, indigenous traditions, and the legal evolution of the Criminal Code provides a unique lens through which to view the socio-economic development of the nation. By examining how society regulates risk, chance, and reward, we gain deeper insights into the cultural shifts of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Our archives contain digitized newspaper clippings, legal statutes, and rare photographs from the Klondike Gold Rush era to the modern provincial lottery systems. We are entirely self-funded and operate strictly without influence from modern commercial gaming entities, ensuring our research remains objective and academically rigorous.