A Dose of History
Places
Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Museum
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Museum dedicated to pharmacy and health care practices in Newfoundland & Labrador.
The Museum of Health Care at the Ann Baillie Building
Kingston, Ontario
The Museum of Health Care is home to Canada’s largest collection of health related artifacts–over 35, 000!
Over 14, 000 items from the Museum’s collection have been digitized and can be accessed through our website.
Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary’s Thrift Shop
Richmond, British Columbia
Originally a Methodist Church build in 1894, the building is now the home of the Richmond ...
Hutchison House Museum
Peterborough, Ontario
Did you know that the museum was opened on May 24th, 1978?
Sir Sandford Fleming, a cousin of Dr. Hutchison, stayed at Hutchison House for two years while he put down roots in Upper Canada.
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
Gravenhurst, Ontario
The birthplace of Dr. Bethune, a medical pioneer and advocate for universal health care.
Hillary House National Historic Site
Aurora, Ontario
– Dr. Robert Michael Hillary (the fourth doctor to live in the home) actually studied under the same Dr. Walter Geikie who had Hillary House built!
– One of the members of the Hillary family was an artist! Beatrice Hillary attended art school in Toronto and Hillary House is even home to one of her art pieces. In the Drawing Room, you will find a plaster sculpture of the Venus de Milo she made.
– Hillary House has its very own Geocache! If you aren’t able to come for a tour, find the cache through the Geocache app and take a walk around the scenic gardens!
– Hillary House is home to an extensive collection of medical history and artifacts. Just one we currently have on display is an Amputation Kit that is said to have been used by Dr. Robert William Hillary’s brother during the American Civil War (1861-5).
Road Map
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador to Aurora, Ontario
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Civic Museums of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba 5 places
Take a tour across the City of Winnipeg to explore the Civic Museums of Winnipeg!
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Discover Transcona
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2 places
Explore the history of our community by visiting these two sites in Transcona.
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Historic Places of Scenic Route 7
Agassiz, British Columbia to Mission, British Columbia 8 places
Get off the main drag, avoid the traffic, take in the sites, discover the heritage.
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Gallery 78 in the Crocket House
Fredericton, New Brunswick 1 place
Explore the architecture of the late 19th century along the water in downtown Fredericton.
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