We conducted a literature review and contacted several museums to dete
rmine the historical occurrence of Wolves (Canis lupus) in the Maritim
e Provinces. Although there were many anecdotal sightings prior to 187
0, no museum specimens originating from the Maritimes were located. Ou
r review suggested that although Wolves were historically present, the
y were probably not numerous, and were probably extirpated from the Ma
ritime Provinces between 1870 and 1921.