Mudtown Station Brewery
Owen Sound, Ontario
The Mudtown Station Brewery and Restaurant in Owen Sound, Ontario is housed in a 1946 form…
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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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Art in Atlantic Canada
Centreville, Nova Scotia to Gagetown, New Brunswick 16 places
Artists have always abounded in Atlantic Canada learn more at these sites
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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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Fairfield House
Ontario
From cellar to attic, this timber-framed house preserves building skills of 225 years ago.
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Central Fire Station
Welland, Ontario
Welland Central Fire Hall built 1920 in unique Edwardian Classical style
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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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