Medical History in Canada

Whether it be the birthplace of insulin or a home doctors raised their families and treated patients in, there is so much to learn when we look at history specifically through a medical/scientific lens.

These historic places have many stories to engage all types of visitors, but also history that intersects between science, technology, and medicine. Explore the places listed below to learn more about the rich medical history that exists in Canada and the contributions these historical figures and sites have to their respective fields and communities.

The photo above is curtesy of the Aurora Historical Society and is of one of the many doctor’s bags a part of their collection at Hillary House.

Places

Road Map

Aurora, Ontario to

Popular VisitLists

Downtown Montreal

Montréal, Québec 20 places
Places of interest in the downtown area of Montreal
View VisitList

Churches of Montreal

Montréal, Québec 13 places
Different churches to visit in and around Montreal
View VisitList

Makers, Performers and Artists of Atlantic Canada

Miscouche, Prince Edward Island to Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador 30 places
Learn about and engage with our region’s rich heritage of craft, fine and performing arts
View VisitList

SANDY POINT LIGHTHOUSE

Halifax, Nova Scotia 1 place
A unique lighthouse that sits in the middle of Shelburne Harbour.
View VisitList