Thomas Clement "Tommy" Douglas (1904-1986)
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Thomas Clement "Tommy" Douglas (1904-1986)
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The Union Club of British Columbia
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The Union Club of British Columbia
Port Hope Capitol Theatre
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The Port Hope Capitol Theatre opened in 1930. It was one of the first theatres in Canada designed specifically to present "Talkies" and, as a result, represents the major architectural changes in theatre design that took place at the end of the 1920s.
David Milne (1882-1953)
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David Milne was one of Canada's most outstanding artists of the early 20th century. He produced thousands of original and starkly beautiful oils, watercolours, prints and sketches, which were widely exhibited in Canada and internationally.
The Halifax Explosion
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On the morning of December 6, 1917 in Halifax's harbour, a collision between the Norwegian vessel SS Imo and the French munitions carrier SS Mont Blanc caused the largest man-made explosion prior to the atomic bomb.
Jacques & Hay Furniture Manufacturers
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Between 1835 and 1885, the Toronto-based Jacques & Hay Furniture Manufacturers dominated the cabinetmaking trade in British North America. At its height, it was the largest and best recognized furniture manufacturer in Canada.
Government of Canada Announces 13 New National Historic Designations
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In celebration of Canada History Week (July 1-7), the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, announced the designation of 13 new nationally significant persons, places and events that helped define Canada's history.
Parks Canada Kicks-off Canada Day with Sunrise Salute Ceremony at Signal Hill National Historic Site
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Canada's 149th birthday celebrations officially launched during the annual Canada Day Sunrise Salute event at Signal Hill National Historic Site. This ceremony draws Canadians from far and wide to be the first in the country to wish Canada a happy birthday.
The Government of Canada Continues to Invest in the Parks Canada Network Located in the Gaspésie Region
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Forillon National Park and the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site belong to all Canadians. They represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell the story of who we are, including the history, cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Parks Canada Infrastructure Investments for the Gaspésie Region – 2016 Total investments*: $33.1 M
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The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site commemorates the last naval battle of the Seven Years' War in North American waters.