Celebrate Western Canada’s unique and rich cultural heritage this Heritage Day at the Park, a place that brings history to life! We have lots of special programming planned that we know the whole family will love! Special Programming Heritage Challenge Pick up your Heritage Challenge passport and embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt across the […]

Join us and the Calgary MG Car Group for the North American MGB Register for their annual North American Car Show on July 20! Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of MG Cars, a small British vehicle with a rich history. You will even get a chance to see a classic 1979 MGB , which was […]

Plain air painting was a very popular Victorian pastime! Join Backus-Page House Museum to hear the history and learn the skill with historical reenactor and painter Steve Zronik. August 13th & September 10th – 12:30PM-3:30PM For beginners to intermediate levels. Ages 14+ Limit of 12 Preregister on our website https://backuspagehouse.ca/…/victorian-painting-workshop/

Tyrconnell Heritage Society presents the 19th Annual Heritage Farm Show! Join us Labour Day Weekend for antique tractors, live music, food, demonstrations, local artisans, tours of the Museum and Agricultural Centre, Kid’s Zone, and more! $10/Person (under 12 FREE) Tickets can be purchased at the gate or by visiting www.backuspagehouse.ca

At Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site costumed interpreters paint the picture of life as it happened in the 18th century. The sights and sounds of the 18th century are visible in period homes, exhibits, and themed service areas. Here, visitors may stroll alongside the citizens of historic Louisbourg who bring to life the leisurely […]

Join us on Canada Day at Heritage Park to experience the past, celebrate the present and discover the future of this amazing country! Watch as 50 people become Canadians at a citizenship ceremony, enjoy fantastic performances from our friends at GlobalFest, play fun family games and so much more! TICKET PRICES Included with regular Historical […]

Celebrate and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 with special programming and events to honour the stories, traditions and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial. Play Indigenous games, enjoy dance performances and explore tipis with knowledgeable interpreters. And be sure to join us for Campfire Chats: […]

Nous vous présentons l’archéologie au Québec.Qui n’a pas déjà voulu partir à l’aventure à la recherche d’un trésor perdu? À travers cette science nous essayons d’en apprendre davantage sur les sociétés passées à partir des objets laissés par nos ancêtres.

Summerville World War II Plane Crash A brief explanation of this plane crash, on June 25th, 1943 five light Ventura Mk II bombers left the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan aerodrome at Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick on a low-flying cross-country navigation exercise. While two were flying over the Avon River in the Falmouth, Windsor, Summerville […]

Stroll around the encampment of the 84th Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion (Royal Highland Emigrants) and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of black powder musketry, outdoor cooking, and life in an 18th century military camp. Saturday afternoon from 2 pm to 3 pm a tactical battle features 18th century military techniques, weather permitting.