Parks Day is the perfect time to connect with your local national park
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On July 15, we are celebrating Parks Day during Canada’s 150th year of Confederation, and we would like all Canadians to take part.
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Government of Canada and Łiidlįį Kų́ę́ Dene First Nation Commemorate the National Historic Significance of Ehdaa National Historic Site
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Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada today commemorated the importance of Edhaa as a place of national historic significance.
Ehdaa, Łiidlįį Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson), Northwest Territories
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Festive sounds of celebration and solemn whispers of prayers have been heard seasonally at Ehdaa since oral tradition began for the Łiidlįį Kų́ę́ Dene.
The Government of Canada Recognizes the National Historic Importance of Claverleigh on National Historic Places Day
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Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, today commemorated the national historic significance of Claverleigh. A special ceremony was held in Creemore with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and the local community.
Claverleigh, Creemore, Ontario
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Built in 1871 as a parish rectory, this charming house is a significant example of a Gothic Revival villa in Victorian Canada.
Ski Jumping at Mount Revelstoke
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In 1925, Nels Nelsen launched himself from one of the ski jump platforms high on the slopes of Mount Revelstoke in Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia. As he left the platform, he leaned forward, towards the tips of his skis. When Nelsen landed he had travelled 240 feet and broken a world record.
The Government of Canada Commemorates the National Historic Significance of Ski Jumping at Mount Revelstoke
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Many outstanding ski jumpers, including Nels Nelsen, Robert Lynburne, Isabel Coursier, and Hans Gunnarson, practiced the sport at Mount Revelstoke. Dazzling crowds with their thrilling jumps, they set world records in ski jumping and helped enhance Canada’s international stature in the sport.
Government of Canada celebrates National Historic Places Day in Creemore, Ontario
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Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will celebrate National Historic Places Day with the unveiling of a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque recognizing Claverleigh as a national historic site.
Celebrate Annual Parks Day at PEI National Park
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For Parks Day, why not enjoy Parks Canada places by taking part in some fun activities at PEI National Park on Saturday, July 15th? Activities for this annual celebration include Yoga on the Beach and the Great Island Sandcastle competition.
Government of Canada Celebrates the National Historic Significance of Ehdaa National Historic site
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Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will take part in a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the historic significance of Edhaa National Historic Site.