I Heart Canada History
Having travelled from coast to coast, there are so many remarkable places that tell the evolving story of Canada. Some places I have visited and others I yearn to explore.
Places
Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
The shipwrecks themselves are not yet publicly accessible as the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and
Private: Blacksmith Shop Museum
Lacombe, Alberta
The Lacombe Blacksmith Shop is the oldest operating blacksmith shop in Alberta and a heritage site preserving the industrial history of the community.
Michener House Museum
Lacombe, Alberta
The home was a former manse and the Birthplace of former Governor General Roland Michener. The home is also believed to be the oldest structure remaining in the City of Lacombe.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada’s 6th national museum shares the ongoing story of immigration to Canada.
Carr House
Victoria, British Columbia
The birthplace of artist Emily Carr is now a museum and cultural centre open for tours.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site
Dresden, Ontario
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site recognizes the accomplishments of Josiah Henson
Salem Chapel BME Church Harriet Tubman NHS
St. Catharines, Ontario
Salem Chapel BME Church Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Sites
Riel House National Historic Site
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Explore the life of Louis Riel and his struggle to protect the Métis.
Old Town Lunenburg
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
The Old Town Lunenburg Historic District was designated a national historic site in 1991 b...
Nellie McClung Heritage Site
Manitou, Manitoba
Visit Canada’s only Nellie McClung Museum dedicated to a great human rights champion.
Juno Beach Centre
Burlington, Ontario
Canada's WW2 memorial & museum on the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy, France.
Historic Markerville
Markerville, Alberta
Historic Markerville: a tribute to the 1888 Icelandic pioneers who established the hamlet.
Green Gables Heritage Place
Green Gables, Prince Edward Island
Step into the setting of Canada's bestselling "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery.
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
Alberta Provincial Historic Resource Interpretive Centre History and Science Centre
Road Map
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut to Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
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