Parks Canada Launches “Imagine a Country” in Prince Edward Island
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Join in a new innovative experience at Confederation Centre of the Arts this summer
June 23, 2017 Charlottetown, PEI Parks Canada Agency
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. This interactive activity will be available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. from July 1st to August 31st.
Imagine a Country is a participatory venture that encourages Canadians to express their ideas and views of their dream country by answering a question inspired by Canada’s former visionaries: “In my dream country there would be …” Responses will be shared through an interactive photo booth onsite, and the messages will be displayed to inspire others, putting participants at the centre of the story and linking the past and present to the future.
Come explore what others have shared, and let us know what is important to you! Join in the fun, sharing your vision of an evolving Confederation and remember to check out the Story of Confederation in the upper foyer of the Confederation Centre of the Arts.
The Government of Canada recognizes the historic significance of Province House National Historic Site to Canadians as the site of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 and the Birthplace of Confederation. In 2017, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, there is a great opportunity to help create a link between the historic building and events that shaped our country and the future Canada.
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Quick Facts
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Parks Canada has collaborated with Confederation Centre of the Arts to deliver The Story of Confederation visitor experience, while Province House National Historic Site is closed for conservation work. The Story of Confederation has an impressive, true-to-life, replica of the Confederation Chamber in Province House. Also featured is Parks Canada’s award-winning 20-minute film ‘A Building of Destiny’. During July and August, historic vignettes from the Confederation Players take place nearby and the Story of Confederation Kiosk, located on the Confederation Centre Plaza, will offer additional activities and learning experiences (weather depending).
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Province House National Historic Site was built in 1847 and has a unique dual identity as both the historic birthplace of Canada and the seat of Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Legislature. Province House is owned by the Province of Prince Edward Island and is operated as a national historic site by Parks Canada.
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Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for all visitors to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada in 2017 to celebrate Canada 150.
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Parks Canada is encouraging visitors to plan their trips and discover new and exciting destinations in 2017 by consulting Parks Canada’s website, or downloading the NEW Parks Canada Mobile App, for a list of hidden gems and other unique and memorable ways to celebrate Canada 150.
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On July 8th, 2017, Parks Canada will host National Historic Sites Day at Green Gables Heritage Place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of national historic sites in Canada.
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Kara Grant
Communications Officer
Parks Canada, PEI
902-672-6389
kara.grant@pc.gc.ca
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Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
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