The Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site will open its doors from June 18 to September 5, 2016 for an all-new season. Visitors will discover a site where a crucial page of Canadian history was written on October 26, 1813. Among the special events planned this year, the site will welcome the second edition … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Mayor Gregor Robertson, City of Vancouver, celebrated the area’s historical significance by unveiling a plaque commemorating the designation of Gastown Historic District as a national historic site of Canada. The Gastown Historic District is an exceptional intact urban area of commercial buildings that displays the architectural … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced the installation of two paddle access points along the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. These new paddle access points will ensure safe and easy access to the Rideau Canal for paddlers and their canoes, kayaks and paddle-boards, allowing even more community members and visitors to enjoy … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) issued a statement as she concluded successful bilateral meetings in Ottawa, Ont., with Sally Jewell, United States Secretary of the Interior. “Today, I was pleased to meet with U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell. Following an urban hike on the Trans Canada Trail along the shore … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Today, I will be meeting with officials from the Government of Ontario to discuss completing Rouge National Urban Park— a first of its kind in Canada. As Minister responsible for Parks Canada, I can say with certainty that our two Governments are … Read more
Daniel Watson, CEO of Parks Canada Agency, issued a statement: “Parks Canada has reviewed the entire Never Forgotten National Memorial initiative as well as the key elements and timelines within the Memorandum of Understanding that guides this complex proposal. Based on that review, Parks Canada has concluded that there are too many key elements that remain … Read more
Parks Canada is reviewing the management plan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) National Park and is inviting the public to share their views on the future of the park. Park management plans are important documents that guide the future of the national park over a ten-year period. The new PEI National Park management plan will outline … Read more
Conservative MP John Barlow (Macleod, Alta.) announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $107 million in several Parks Canada projects across Waterton Lakes National Park. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Conservative MP Paul Calandra (Oak Ridges—Markham, Ont.) announced a $15-million investment in conservation for Rouge National Urban Park. The announcement was made in Markham, Ontario, at the official opening of the new welcome area for Canada’s first national urban park. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1444. Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale,Ont.) announced the intent to transfer the Marine Discovery … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Conservative MP Rob Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, Man.) announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $29 million in several projects across Prince Albert National Park. This major investment includes the first phase of rehabilitation work along Highway 263; rehabilitation work on the Waskesiu Lake Marina and Waskesiu trail network; as well as … Read more
