Spencerville Mill & Museum
Spencerville, Ontario
Last remaining grist mill on the South Nation River.
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Central Smith Creamery
Peterborough, Ontario
Central Smith is a family owned business. We’ve been producing ice cream since 1952!
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Ships, Trains & Planes–Transportation in Atlantic Canada
McAdam, New Brunswick to Miramichi, New Brunswick 22 places
The history of transportation in Atlantic Canada from ship building to airplanes!
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Culinary Delights – Historic Places Days 2024
Sidney, British Columbia to Nova Scotia 8 places
Are you planning on doing some exploring this Historic Places Day? Make sure to take advantage of what Parks Canada has to offer at the following places! These “Culinary Delights” will add an extra dimension to your visit. Whether it’s simple fare like Bannock, or something more extravagant like French pastries, you’ll find something for everyone. And remember, wherever you visit, the tasty experience is always linked to the history of the site. Please note, some programming is at an additional cost to regular admission.
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Strolling Through History: A Summer Walk in the Forest of the Papineau Estate
Montebello, Québec 3 places
Is there anything better than venturing into an old forest on a hot July day? Sure, strolling along the path with an ice cream in hand. The forest around the Manoir-Papineau is filled with truly ancient giants. I felt like the trees were standing guard protecting the region and inviting me in to discover the […]
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Scooping up History: Canada’s Historic Ice Cream Spots
Peterborough, Ontario to Guelph, Ontario 11 places
This year’s Historic Places Days theme is “Food and Garden Experiences,” and what better way to celebrate food than by highlighting some of Canada’s historic ice cream sites! The history of ice cream dates back hundreds of years, beginning in England and eventually spreading to Canada. According to Douglas Goff, who teaches an annual ice […]
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Chocomotive
Montebello, Québec
ChocoMotive is an artisanal chocolate factory that produces for the public, fine boutiques…
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Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House
Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island
Shipbuilding museum and a beautifully restored and reportedly haunted Victorian home
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Beaconsfield Historic House
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A Victorian home with captivating history designed and built by W.C. Harris in 1877
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L.M. Montgomery Lower Bedeque School
Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island
Step back in time into our school house where famous author L.M. Montgomery once taught!
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