To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, Parks Canada is pleased to share the “Imagine a Country” experience on the Confederation Centre of the Arts’ Outdoor Plaza this summer.
Pat Finnigan, Member of Parliament for Miramichi – Grand Lake, will participate in a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Sir William Maxwell Aitken.
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, announced the appointment of four distinguished Canadians to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).
As the country’s first national historic site, Fort Anne marks a milestone in Canadian heritage commemoration. This site, within the Mi’kmaw district of Kespukwitk, was at the heart of changing social, military, and political relations between the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, French, and British throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.
Considered as one of the best earthen forts in Canada, Fort Anne is comprised of a number of historic structures, including a restored British officers’ quarters, a 1708 stone powder magazine, a pattern of defensive ditches, etc.
The Government of Canada recently expanded the Learn-to Camp program in time for Canada 150 to allow more Canadians to participate in the initiative, including low- to medium-income families.
Start the Canada 150 weekend early with whisky sommelier, Sylvain Bouffard of "Just a Wee Dram", as he inspires your senses with whisky tasting and food pairings.
The BioBlitz at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site is a great opportunity for families to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment.