Tag Archives: History

National Treasure #62: L’Anse aux Meadows

Another UNESCO world heritage site from the year 1000. Give or take. Continue reading

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National Treasure #61: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

The UN thinks it matters. Continue reading

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Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Reflected glory? Continue reading

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National Treasure #58: Charles Merritt

Charles Merritt, a WWII soldier. Continue reading

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National Treasure #57: Francis Pegahmagabow

A First Nations soldier from WWI. Continue reading

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National Treasure #55: Stratford Festival

Founded in 1952, the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada produced its first play, Richard III (boo, hiss), in 1953 in a tent 0n the banks of the River Avon in . . . wait for it . . . Stratford, … Continue reading

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National Treasure #54: Trans Canada Highway

The longest national highway. Continue reading

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National Treasure #51: Bobby Gimby’s “Canada”

A musical treasure. Well, it’s musical. Or maybe more of a treasure. Continue reading

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National Treasure #41: Royal Ontario Museum

A quick recap of the ROM. Continue reading

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