A Tour Through Peterborough and the Kawarthas
Peterborough and the Kawarthas is full of history and a popular area for summer cottagers and visitors. There are a variety of museums and historic sites to visit and explore.
Places
Lock 21 – Peterborough Lift Lock
Peterborough, Ontario
One of only two hydraulic lift locks on the waterway.
Kawartha Settlers’ Village
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
A fascinating collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings.
Road Map
to Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Popular VisitLists
Familiar landmarks: heritage lighthouses in Canada
Victoria, British Columbia to 4 places
Stories about Canadian heritage lighthouses, their keepers and families.
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Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories
Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Fredericton, New Brunswick 40 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
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Black Islanders
Cardigan, Prince Edward Island to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 4 places
The surprising Black history of Prince Edward Island.
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50 Great Saves: The Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act
Duncan, British Columbia to McAdam, New Brunswick 10 places
In 1990, the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act came into effect after years of lobbying with the help of the National Trust for Canada. The act has granted over 150 railway stations federal legal protection across the country including the Duncan train station in Duncan, BC and the McAdam Railway Station in McAdam, New Brunswick.
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