Mistaken Point in Newfoundland and Labrador has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) took the opportunity to welcome this heritage treasure into Canada’s list of 18 World Heritage Sites that represent some of humanity’s most outstanding achievements … Read more
On behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced more than $23 million for various projects at Parks Canada sites on Prince Edward Island. The full release is available online.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced over $23 million for various projects at Parks Canada places in the Northwest Territories. As part of Budget 2016, $21.6 million is being invested in Highway 5 to convert the existing gravel surface, along the last 64 kilometre portion of Highway 5, into a hard chip seal surface. As the only … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Government House Leader and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) have designated 13 heritage lighthouses. These designations are made on the recommendation of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-420-9380. Environment and … Read more
In celebration of Canada History Week (July 1-7), Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced the designation of 13 new nationally significant persons, places and events that helped define Canada’s history. These new designations reflect the rich and varied history of our nation in areas related to Indigenous Peoples, government and the economy, arts and architecture, and military history. … Read more
On behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced a historic federal infrastructure investment of nearly $270 million to restore and improve the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site. This funding will be used to restore and repair bridges, dams, locks and historic masonry structures, as well … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) invites Canadians and international visitors to celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday on July 1 with free admission at all national parks, national marine conservation areas, and Parks Canada-administered national historic sites. Lockage at all stations on the Trent-Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal as well as at … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced $948,000 to rehabilitate HMCS Haida National Historic Site. The full release is available online. Call 819-938-9436.
Sir John Johnson House National Historic Site, located in the historic town of Williamstown, is one of the oldest surviving houses in present day Ontario. Today Parks Canada announced an infrastructure investment of more than $450 000 for Sir John Johnson Manor House. This investment will focus on major structural and exterior repairs of the … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) officially launched a new, eco-friendly cruising experience on the downtown Ottawa portion of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site provided by Ottawa Boat Cruises. The full release is available online. Call 819-938-9436. The Government of Canada took an important step towards completing the establishment of Rouge National Urban Park, … Read more
