Freedom of the City is an honour granted to military or paramilitary groups in recognition of their service to a municipality. Since 1998, the 78th Highlanders has exercised this privilege by marching through the streets of Halifax with bayonets fixed, drums beating, and Colours flying. Enjoy the special squad inspection inside the Citadel starting at […]
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Various Maritime Living History groups join forces to create an 18th century military camp inside the historic walls. This period during the American Revolution saw thousands of Loyalists immigrate to Nova Scotia making a significant contribution to what would eventually become Canada. Camp life will be on display including cooking, washing, blacksmithing, and children’s games.
Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site
Kitwanga, British Columbia
Gitwangak people defended their domain in the mid-1700s to 1800s.
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Frenchman Butte National Historic Site
Frenchman Butte, Saskatchewan
Plains Cree engaged in battle with Canadian Militia troops.
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Forts Rouge, Garry and Gibraltar National Historic Site
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The only original surviving above-ground element is the north gate of Fort Garry
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Fort Mississauga National Historic Site
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Fort Mississauga is located at 223 Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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Elman W. Campbell Museum
Newmarket, Ontario
The Elman W. Campbell Museum is located in the former North York Registry Office
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The Village at Black Creek
Toronto, Ontario
Immerse yourself in the 1860s and make history happen.
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Fort Livingstone National Historic Site
Pelly, Saskatchewan
Explore the site of what was once the first capitol of the North West Territories
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Beaubassin and Fort Lawrence National Historic Sites
Memramcook, New Brunswick
Acadian settlement that became a pivotal site for control of the Isthmus of Chignecto.
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