This year, Heritage Park will honour Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 29 with a special day full of meaningful programming across the Park. Guests can partake in immersive activities, learn first-hand from residential school survivors and take steps towards reconciliation. This day fosters an atmosphere of unity, encouraging everyone to join hands as a community […]
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Explore Bison, Heritage Park’s brand-new immersive exhibit, toured by Kauffman Museum on behalf of the National Buffalo Foundation. Dive into the fascinating history and cultural significance of this iconic North American mammal. Through engaging displays, learn about the bison’s vital role in Indigenous cultures, their near-extinction and current conservation efforts, including the Blackfoot Confederacy of Southern […]
Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by the Park’s knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories […]
For almost 275 years, St. Paul’s Church has stood at the south end of the Grand Parade in the heart of downtown Halifax. The city has changed and grown dramatically since its humble beginnings in 1749. St. Paul’s has changed, too, but over the years it has continued to serve the community. Our official 275th […]
Do you have books piling up at your place that you’d like to see go to another home? Looking to make a difference with your old things? AWA is inviting folks to drop off their old books to our office this summer. We’ll then sell them during our book sale event in September as a […]
Join Mi’kmaq artisan, Todd Labrador, his family, and the Kejimkujik team, as they launch the birch bark canoe built this summer at the Birch bark canoe Shop, Merrymakedge (P4).
(Rain date: August 18, 2024) Teams of LoonWatchers will canoe assigned lakes to provide a simultaneous survey of loon presence and reproductive activity. Lakes are surveyed from 12 noon until 3 pm. LoonWatch observation forms will be collected at the Visitor Centre following the survey. A canoe and associated equipment must be supplied by the […]
Head to Nova Scotia’s only Dark-Sky Preserve for a weekend of dark-sky delights. Search Kejimkujik’s spectacular night skies for planets, galaxies, constellations, meteors, and more. Whether you are new to stargazing or a seasoned observer, there will be stories and discoveries for all ages! Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). Did […]
Join Parks Canada and community partners to mark this special day commemorating the Great Upheaval. Check the Fort Anne website for more details closer to the date.