On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) announced the designation of Canada's participation in the Royal Flying Corps as an event of national historic significance. This new designation will be included in Canada's system of national historic sites, persons and events, on the recommendation of … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) announced that the construction workers who built the Rideau Canal will be formally recognized by the government. Kent announced that the existing Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada designation will be expanded to commemorate the construction workers – largely Irish immigrants and French Canadians – whose work in … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) announced the 2013 navigation season for historic canals and Trent-Severn Waterway. Parks Canada will continue providing 'upon arrival' services throughout the peak summer period, and offer a modified service seven days a week through scheduled lockages in the spring and fall period. For the canals 2013 navigation season, Parks … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced that Gulf Islands National Park Reserve will be expanding with new protected lands on Pender, Saturna and Prevost islands. Rempel announced that more spectacular coastal habitat will be added to Gulf Islands National … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), Conservative Quebec Senator Michel Rivard unveiled a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorating the national historic importance of the creation of a marine wireless telegraph system. A special commemorative ceremony was held in Gaspe at the Site historique de Pointe-a-la-Renommee. The full release … Read more
Parks Canada advised members of the media that Marc-Andre Bernier, chief, Underwater Archaeology Service for Parks Canada is available for interviews regarding the completion of the this year's survey to locate the lost vessels of Sir John Franklin, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. Call 819-953-8371.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature – the world's oldest and largest global environmental network – released new guidelines on ecological restoration for protected areas which were led by Parks Canada and modelled on Canada's own national approach to ecological restoration. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Parks Canada will join in the celebration of Yonge Street, Toronto, by offering exciting activities at Celebration Park. The urban nature retreat, designed by Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds located in front of the ING Direct Cafe on Yonge Street will host a number of Parks Canada related activities. More information is available online. Call 613-938-5784.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) designated Canada's first heritage lighthouses under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. The St. Paul Island Southwest Lighthouse in Dingwall, NS, and the McNab Point and Saugeen River Front and Rear Range lights in Southampton, ON, were designated on the recommendation of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. … Read more
To mark Canada's Parks Day, Parks Canada and Gaspesian artist Sylvie Gallant (Gallantine) was pleased to launch Gallantine au parc Forillon, a joyous and educational album that transports children to the heart of nature, offering them an intimate connection to Forillon Park's animals. Designed for children ages zero to seven, Gallantine au parc Forillon features … Read more
