Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the importance of the Girl Guide Movement in Canada as an event of national historic significance. A special ceremony was held in Toronto, Ontario, with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, and members of the Girl Guides of Canada … Read more
The management plan for Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament. The new management plan for Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site outlines the following key priorities: Increase collaboration opportunities to create a greater variety of visitor experiences and programs; Provide opportunities for enjoyable experiences that meet visitor needs; and Embrace the … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced amendments to the Marine Activities in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Regulations. These changes to the Regulations will increase the protection of marine mammals as well as supervision of activities practiced in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. hese regulatory improvements were carried out in consultation with and with the … Read more
Liberal MP Joël Lightbound (Louis-Hébert, Que.) unveiled a commemorative plaque from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to recognize the national historic significance of Dorimène Desjardins. A special ceremony was held at the Édifice Desjardins in Lévis, in the Québec City area. Guy Cormier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Desjardins Group, Gilles Lehouillier, mayor of … Read more
Liberal MP Majid Jowhari (Richmond Hill, Ont.) unveiled a commemorative plaque from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to recognise the creation of Nine Mile Portage and Willow Depot as a national historic event. The plaque unveiling ceremony was celebrated at the historic Fort Willow with over 1000 local school children visiting the site as part … Read more
Parks Canada today unveiled the Sičquuʔuƛ (Sitch – KHOO – ootl) Theatre in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve’s Kwisitis Visitor Centre. The theatre was renamed for Barbara Touchie’s Nuu-chah-nulth name in recognition of her incredible contributions to her community, the park reserve and the communities of Ucluelet and Tofino. Ms. Touchie was dedicated to revitalizing the Nuu-chah-nulth language, and played … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada is pleased to welcome a mission of international experts from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Union for Conservation of Nature to Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park from September 25 to October 4, 2016. Straddling Alberta and … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) have announced the designation of three more heritage lighthouses. A total of 90 lighthouses in eight provinces have now been protected under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. The lighthouses designated are the St. Peters Harbour Lighthouse … Read more
Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, accompanied by the Nak’azdli First Nation, recognized the historic significance of Chief Kw’eh in British Columbia by unveiling a commemorative plaque at a ceremony in Fort St. James National Historic Site. Chief Kw’eh gained traditional rights and leadership over a wide territory and numerous Dakelh … Read more
Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing close to $6 million for various infrastructure projects at Parks Canada sites across eastern Newfoundland. The investment will support projects focused on providing the best possible experience for visitors, including upgrades to the visitor centres at Signal Hill National … Read more
