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The Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon: 30 Years of Passion!
Musée de l’accordéon
Discover an international festival that has been wowing audiences for over thirty years. The Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon, in Montmagny, Quebec, brings together performers from Canada and elsewhere for a festival that combines music, fun and...
Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia's History
BC Labour Heritage Centre
In 1983, British Columbia experienced the largest political protest in its history. Resistance to repressive legislation and a slashed provincial budget lasted several months, in the form of massive demonstrations, rallies, petitions and an escalating...
François-Xavier Lachance: An Exceptional Craftsman and Builder of Wooden Boats on Île d’Orléans
Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent
Discover the life and work of a man who embodies shipbuilding on Île d’Orléans. A self-taught craftsman, François-Xavier Lachance was a leading boat builder. Some of his vessels are still plying the seas. Lachance was also the last representative of a...
The Story of Italians in Fernie, 1881 - 1921
Fernie Museum
As they have done in numerous other communities across Canada, the Italians of Fernie made important contributions to the town’s development. Originally migrating to southeastern British Columbia to work on the region’s railways and coal mines, many...
A Glimpse of the Guard: The Stories Behind the Calgary Fire Department Honour Guard
Firefighters Museum of Calgary
Get a close-up look at the experiences, stories and procedures of the Calgary Fire Department’s Honour Guard. The Guard plays a prominent role in honouring the fallen, appears on behalf of the department at public events, and represents the service...
Ice Storm 1998: Immersion in the Black and the Cold
Musée du Haut-Richelieu
January 1998: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu was hit by 100 mm of freezing rain in the space of a few days, causing a major power outage. The situation was made worse by fallen tree branches that blocked the streets. The community came together to provide food...
Advance with Courage: Lord and Lady Aberdeen in the Okanagan Valley
Central Okanagan Heritage Society
Explore the little-known story of this remarkable aristocratic British couple, Lord and Lady Aberdeen, who purchased land in the Okanagan Valley at the end of 19th century sight unseen. The exhibit retraces their time in Canada and their profound impact on...
Navigating the St. Lawrence
Biophare
Navigation on the majestic St. Lawrence has always been quite a challenge. There are numerous obstacles along this waterway, which connects the Atlantic to the heart of the continent. This exhibition shows how innovation has improved navigation on the...
Conflicting Loyalties: The Hardisty Family Legacy
Lougheed House
Explore the fascinating life of Isabella Hardisty (1861–1936) — a spirited Métis girl from a fur-trading post in the North, who went on to become Lady Lougheed. The forward-thinking Isabella involved herself in politics, the economy, the arts, and...
The History of Education in Magog, Québec: From the Pioneers to the Quiet Revolution
Magog Historical Society
Relive the captivating history of education in Magog, from its beginnings in the home of its founder to the modern education system. Learn the story of the people and organizations that established the schools and find out about daily life in the...
Life Is An Expedition: Travelling Wemindji Eeyouch Lands and Waters
Cree Nation of Wemindji
Our ancestors depended upon traditional knowledge for survival, as they travelled our lands and waters to hunt and fish in all seasons. We know this land, and the land knows us. Today, we still respect the old ways and are still travelling, but now we...
Touring the Gaspé Peninsula – The History of an Epic Road Trip
Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens
Internationally renowned for the breathtaking scenery along its 885 km looping route that follows the coast, the Gaspé tour has been attracting visitors for over 90 years. Through period photos, personal accounts and newspaper clippings, discover the epic...
