Canadian Art & Literature History

Summer is the perfect time to pull out some classic books, but you can go a step further and visit the homes of famous Canadian authors to gain a whole new perspective on your favourite reads. Historic places hold amazing stories within their walls and have a special skill of transporting visitors to a different place and time, just like a great book. The homes of famous Canadian authors and artists allow us to step into their minds and works – giving us a more personal connection to the classics we’ve been reading all our lives.

Places

Road Map

Victoria, British Columbia to New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island

Popular VisitLists

The Historic Places that Shaped Us : A VisitList by the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums’ Young Friends Council

Montréal, Québec to Toronto, Ontario 8 places
This VisitList highlights historic places that shaped our passion for Canadian heritage.
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Saskatchewan’s Hidden Treasures

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 5 places
Perhaps the most underrated prairie province, Saskatchewan’s has hidden treasures abound!
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Fredericton, New Brunswick to Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia 63 places
Each of these places tell the story of the community they are in.
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