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
Banff, Alberta
The Banff Park Museum is the oldest natural history museum in western Canada.
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Morden, Manitoba
The nation's largest collection of marine reptile fossils and home of the largest mosasaur
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
Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and Labrador
L’Anse aux Meadows is the first known European settlement in North America.
Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House
Jasper, Alberta
Site showing the prominent role played by outfitters, guides and railways in the region.
Road Map
Banff, Alberta to Jasper, Alberta
Popular VisitLists
Discovering history in Canada really is a moving target
Toronto, Ontario to Cape Dorset, Nunavut 3 places
It’s all waiting for us – along with the lessons each can teach.
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Klondike Gold Rush History
Whitehorse, Yukon to Carcross, Yukon 8 places
Visit the places experienced by stampeders during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898!
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Historic Parks of Montreal and Quebec
Price, Québec to Montréal, Québec 10 places
A tour of Historic Parks and Landscapes of the City of Montreal and Province of Quebec.
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Montreal – A Celebration of History 1642-2020
Montréal, Québec 11 places
Celebrate over 375 years of History 1642-2020
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