 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: never |
 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: 12/4/2019 |
 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 |
 view gallery | Gare-de-l'Intercolonial-à-Lévis - Lévis Railway Station (Intercolonial), Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites La Gare-de-l'Intercolonial-à-Lévis est située au 5995, de la rue Saint-Laurent, à Lévis. The Lévis Railway Station (Intercolonial) is located at 5995, Saint-Laurent Street, in Lévis. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 9/6/2019 last visited: 9/13/2019 |
 view gallery | La bataille de Sainte-Foy, 28 avril 1760, Québec, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Cette plaque est située, à l'entrée du Parc des Braves, sur le chemin Sainte-Foy à Québec. This plaque is located at the entrance to Parc des Braves, on Chemin Sainte-Foy in Quebec City. posted by: Archimède location: Québec, Canada date approved: 8/30/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Samuel Johannes Holland - Québec, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Samuel Holland effectua des levés stratégiques pour l'armée britannique en Amérique du Nord pendant la guerre de Sept Ans. Samuel Holland undertook strategic surveys for the British military in North America during the Seven Years War. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 8/11/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Cimetière-Mount Hermon - Mount Hermon Cemetery - Québec, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Établi en 1848 pour l’inhumation des Protestants, Mount Hermon constitue un exemple remarquable de petit cimetière rural. Established in 1848 for the burial of Protestants, Mount Hermon is a remarkable example of a small rural cemetery. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 8/11/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Alphonse Desjardins - Lévis, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Né à Lévis, Alphonse Desjardins est le fondateur du mouvement des caisses populaires au Québec. Born in Lévis, Alphonse Desjardins is the founder of the caisse populaire movement in Quebec. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 8/11/2019 last visited: 11/10/2019 |
 view gallery | Dorimène Desjardins - Lévis, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Dorimène Desjardins rappelle l’apport de toutes les femmes au succès d’une entreprise. Dorimène Desjardins exemplifies the contribution of many women who were instrumental to the success of a business. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 8/11/2019 last visited: 11/10/2019 |
 view gallery | Louis Fréchette - Lévis, Québec in Canadian National Historic Sites Louis Fréchette était un grand poète canadien Ses poèmes glorifient la langue et les traditions du Canada français. Louis Frechette was a leading Canadian poet. His poems celebrate the language and traditions of French Canada. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 8/11/2019 last visited: never |
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