Category Archives: National Historic Site

Fort Anne National Historic Site

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Katherine

This is Nme’juaqnek—place of bountiful fish. For the Mi’kmaq, this place where two rivers meet has traditionally been an important fishing area and a central gathering place. In the 1600s and 1700s, this was the centre of early European colonization … Continue reading →

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Deportation Cross

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Katherine

Deportation Cross About 3.2 kilometers from the Grand-Pré National Historic Site’s Visitor Centre, the Deportation Cross at Horton Landing stands as a moving tribute to the forced deportation of 2000 Acadians from Grand-Pré in 1755. Designed by René-Arthur Fréchet, the … Continue reading →

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Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Katherine

Pointe-au-PèreLighthouse National Historic Site The 33-metre-tall Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse provides an interesting perspective of the St. Lawrence River. Nearly unique in Canada, the architecture of the lighthouse is striking with its reinforced concrete tower supported by eight buttresses; its dioptric light … Continue reading →

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HMCS Haida

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Katherine

HMCS Haida is a Tribal class destroyer and National Historic Site located in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Hatley Castle

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Katherine

Hatley Castle – Hatley Park National Historic Site (aka Royal Roads)

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Hatley Castle

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Katherine

The stately Hatley Castle – Hatley Park National Historic Site (aka Royal Roads)

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Fort Edward National Historic Site

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Katherine

Fort Edward is North America’s oldest military blockhouse, and a key chapter of Canada’s colonial history is located high above Nova Scotia’s historic Minas Basin in Windsor. Built in 1750, Fort Edward served as a crucial British stronghold during decades … Continue reading →

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Marconi National Historic Site of Canada

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Katherine

The Marconi National Historic Site – Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia I had previously stopped by the Marconi National Historic Site of Canada on a blustery snow-covered winter day, and put a summer visit on my bucket list. … Continue reading →