What I dream of
my list is a celebration of what I love about Canada. The wide expanse, varied geography and the history that contributed to this country’s democratic freedoms.
My personal history includes a grandfather who spent the early 1920’s exploring the far north for the Geological Survey of Canada. He kept journals which my family could share in his experience. My mum travelled to follow in his footsteps meeting descendants who remembered my grandfather where they had preserved the cabin he built which he returned to annually.
I feel connected to the history of our north.
Places
Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Banff, Alberta
The Banff Park Museum is the oldest natural history museum in western Canada.
Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site
Lake Louise, Alberta
Abbot Hut was built by hand in 1922
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Nova Scotia
Come paddle, hike, camp, and connect with nature and Mi’kmaw culture at this site.
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and Labrador
UNESCO site
Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House National Historic Site
Alberta
Site showing the prominent role played by outfitters, guides and railways in the region.
Road Map
Banff, Alberta to Alberta
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