National Park and five National Historic Sites set to host the flame
June 3, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario - Office of the Minister of Environment, Parks Canada
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today invited Canadians to cheer on the flame and torchbearers when the TORONTO 2015 Torch Relay for the Pan Am Games visits six national historic sites and a national park – locations that themselves are symbols of the very best natural and cultural heritage that Canada has to offer.
The Pan Am Torch Relay stops will range from full community celebrations to photo opportunities at iconic Canadian landmarks. As part of the relay through more than 130 communities, Canadians will have the opportunity to see the Pan Am flame at the following Parks Canada locations:
- Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site, Peterborough Ontario, on June 4, 2015;
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 7, 2015;
- Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site, Gravenhurst, Ontario, on June 9, 2015;
- Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, on June 17, 2015;
- The Forks National Historic Site, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 22, 2015 and;
- Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Smith Falls, Ontario on July 2, 2015
Parks Canada manages a nationwide network of 168 national historic sites, 44 national parks and four national marine conservation areas. These incredible places make up the rich tapestry of Canada’s cultural and natural heritage, are a source of pride and part of our Canadian identity. In addition to being an international multisport event, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games are an opportunity to put our heritage in the spotlight, promote Canadian culture, and increase Canada’s engagement in the Americas.
Jonathan Lefebvre
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441
Media Relations
Parks Canada
1-855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca
