Halifax – Parks Canada is excited to launch three new virtual experiences that offer innovative ways to explore and learn about Sable Island National Park Reserve. Sable Island, a thin crescent of shifting sand 290 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the definition of the word “remote.” For generations, the island and its iconic populations of wild horses and …
Banff – For two and a half decades, Parks Canada has been working to obtain lands and develop a vision for the 200-Block of Banff Avenue in Banff National Park. Parks Canada is announcing that the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada has been engaged to launch an international competition to develop a new conceptual design for this iconic area. In …
Louisbourg – National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada’s network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. The management …
Gatineau – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. In 1895, Black Baptist leaders in Halifax created three hockey teams – the Eurekas, the Jubilees, and the …
Churchill – In 1768, two British scientists embarked on a journey to the Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) Prince of Wales Fort, to observe a rare astronomical event the following year, the Transit of Venus. This collaboration between the HBC and the Royal Society, a British learned society for science, heralded four decades of Western scientific endeavours conducted out of what …
Nunavut – Kitikmeot Inuit marked the 10th anniversary of the locating of the wreck of HMS Erebus – one of the two vessels linked to the legendary 1845 Franklin Expedition. Guided with the help of Inuit oral history, the locating of the wreck of HMS Erebus in 2014 launched a series of underwater archaeological expeditions. This resulted in significant research missions at the site and …
Gatineau – National historic designations recall moments of greatness and triumph or cause us to contemplate the complex and challenging moments that helped define the Canada of today. By sharing these stories with Canadians, we hope to foster better understanding and open discussions on the histories, cultures, and realities of Canada’s history. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change …
St. John’s – Improved access to nature and greenspace near where people live, work, and play is vital to their wellbeing. National urban parks benefit biodiversity and are a natural solution to help offset the impacts of climate change. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, …
Red Bay – Parks Canada protects natural and cultural treasures in Canada and is proud to contribute to the country’s world-class tourism destinations. As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with high quality and meaningful visitor experiences and supporting tourism in communities across the country. Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister …
Charlottetown – Parks Canada administered sites on PEI are iconic destinations where Canadians and visitors can connect with history and discover nature. Parks Canada is ready to welcome local residents and visitors for another season In PEI National Park, entry gates, beaches, day use areas, trails and washroom facilities will be open for the public to enjoy as of June …
