 view gallery |   Georges Island - Halifax, Nova Scotia
in Canadian National Historic Sites George's Island is a short distance away from the Halifax waterfront and can easily be seen and photographed from there. Parks' Canada will begin providing visitor experiences on Georges Island in 2020! posted by:  Weathervane location: Nova Scotia, Canada date approved: 5/19/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Vieille-Pulperie-de-Chicoutimi - Old Chicoutimi Pulp Mill - Chicoutimi, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites La Vieille-Pulperie-de-Chicoutimi est un ancien complexe industriel dont la construction s'est étalée de 1897 à 1957. The old Chicoutimi Pulpmill is a former industrial complex whose construction spanned from 1897 to 1957. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 5/3/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Rotonde-Joffre - Roundhouse - Charny, Quebec in Canadian National Historic Sites Cette rotonde imposante, la seule entièrement circulaire qui subsiste au Canada, fut bâtie en 1880. The only full-circle roundhouse still existing in Canada, this imposing structure was built in 1880. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 5/1/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | The Stanley Cup - La Coupe Stanley - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winners. La Coupe Stanley eat décernée chaque année depuis 1927 par la Ligue nationale de hockey à l'équipe championne des séries éliminatoires. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 5/1/2020 last visited: 5/2/2020 |
 view gallery | Loyola House / National School Building -Maison- Loyola / Édifice-de-l'École-Nationale- Québec, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Constructed in 1822, this building is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada. Construit en 1822, ce bâtiment est l'une des premières expressions du style néo-gothique au Canada. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 5/1/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Construction of the Welland Canals National Historic Event of Canada, Thorold, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites William Merritt initiated the first of four Welland Canals for shipping in 1829. They gave a maritime connection between Lakes Ontario and Erie necessitated to by-pass Niagara Falls. The 4th Canal was required to accommodate the St Lawrence Seaway. posted by:  colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 2/5/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | First Baptist Church National Historic Site of Canada, Amherstburg, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites The Windsor area of Southwest Ontario has a long association with black immigration to Canada by way of the Underground Railway. Crossing of the Detroit River represented freedom. First Baptist catered to the spiritual needs of many of the migrants. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 2/3/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Mount Pleasant Cemetery National Historic Site of Canada, Toronto, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Mount Pleasant Cemetery is the last resting place of a large portion of Toronto's most prominent citizens. As the one time Town of York expanded this cemetery was established on the northern fringes of the growing city. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/24/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Claverleigh National Historic Site of Canada, Creemore, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Claverleigh is a relatively uncommon example of a residence (rather than say an institution) built in the Gothic Revival style. William Forster commissioned his architect brother to design and build it circa 1870. It was once a rectory. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/24/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | David Brown Milne National Historic Person of Canada, Paisley, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Although not a member of the Group of Seven, Milne is considered by some to be Canada's greatest painter. He introduced various artistic techniques to the country and is known for his World War I battlefield scenes. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/24/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Belle Vue National Historic Site of Canada, Amherstburg, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Belle Vue is a Palladian (Georgian) style of grand residence overlooking the Detroit River built for Robert Reynolds, 1816-1819. It is currently being restored and repurposed by the community. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/20/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Balmoral Fire Hall National Historic Site of Canada, Toronto, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Balmoral Fire Hall is a well preserved example of architecture one might find in the Low Countries or the east coast of Scotland. The red brick Queen Anne Revival building was constructed in 1911. It serves as Fire Hall #311 in Toronto. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/20/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | George Cox National Historic Person of Canada, Toronto, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites George Cox, a former mayor of Peterborough, was to become known as one of the most influential financiers in Canada. He was a one time president of the Bank of Commerce. Early in his career he worked for the Canada Life Insurance Company of Hamilton. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/7/2020 last visited: 4/29/2020 |
 view gallery | Noble and Wolf vs Alley National Historic Event of Canada, London, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites This Supreme Court judgment in 1950 was a milestone in Canadian jurisprudence. It advanced human rights in cases where discrimination was found to have occurred in commercial transactions. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/2/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Queenston-Chippawa Hydro-Electric Generating Station National Historic Site of Canada, Queenston, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Originally named the Queenston-Chippawa Hydro-Electric Generating Station, in 1950 it was renamed in honour of Sir Adam Beck who fought ferociously for public ownership of the utility. In 1917 it was the world's largest electric development. posted by: colincan location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/2/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | James Fletcher - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites James Fletcher pioneered both the study of insect depredation on crops and of plant diseases. James Fletcher est un pionnier dans l’étude des maladies des plantes et des dommages causés aux cultures par les insectes. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/11/2019 last visited: 12/23/2019 |
 view gallery | Alice Evelyn Wilson - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Alice Evelyn Wilson was the first woman employed as a geologist at the Geological Survey of Canada. Alice Evelyn Wilson devint la première femme promue géologue à la Commission géologique du Canada. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/10/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Voluntary Aid Detachments - Détachements d'auxiliaires volontaires - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Voluntary Aid Detachments members, primarily women, contributed to the care of sick, wounded and dying soldiers during both World Wars. Les femmes, surtout, ont aidé à soigner les soldats malades et blessés pendant les deux guerres mondiales. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/9/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada - Les Infirmières de l'Ordre de Victoria du Canada - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Founded in 1897 by Lady Aberdeen, this national organization has provided home nursing and health education to Canadians. Fondé en 1897 par Lady Aberdeen, cet organisme national a fourni aux Canadiens des soins à domicile et de l'éducation en santé. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/9/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Cairine Wilson - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites Cairine Wilson became the first woman appointed to the Senate of Canada on 15 February 1930. Cairine Wilson devint la première femme nommée au Sénat le 15 février 1930. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/9/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Canada's Capital - La Capitale du Canada - Ottawa, Ontario. in Canadian National Historic Sites Chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857, Ottawa became Canada's Capital in 1867. This plaque is located on Wellington Street. Choisie par la reine Victoria en 1957, Ottawa devint la capitale du Canada en 1867. Cette plaque est située sur la rue Wellington. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/1/2019 last visited: 5/3/2020 |
 view gallery | Sir Alexander Campbell - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites This plaque is in tribute to Sir Alexander Campbell, a Father of Confederation. Cette plaque est en hommage à Sir Alexander Campbell, un un des Pères de la Confédération. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 11/24/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Colonel Elizabeth Smellie - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites This plaque is in tribute to Colonel Elizabeth Smellie, Matron-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. Cette plaque est en hommage au Colonel Elizabeth Smellie, Infirmière-chef dans le Corps de santé royal canadien. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 11/24/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Hart Massey House - Maison-Hart-Massey - Ottawa, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites The Hart Massey house, a Canadian interpretation of the internationalist Style, is located on Lansdowne Road, in Ottawa. La Maison-Hart-Massey, une interprétation canadienne du style international, est située sur la rue Lansdowne, à Ottawa. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 10/25/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | CNHP - Sir Oliver Mowat 1820-1903 - Toronto, Ontario in Canadian National Historic Sites A tribute to Sir Oliver Mowat, Father of Confederation and Premier of Ontario. It is found inside the lobby of 900 Bay Street near the south elevators. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 10/18/2019 last visited: never |
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