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Antoine Labelle—A Priest in Too Tight a Cassock
Société d’histoire de la Rivière-du-Nord
Get to know one of the most colourful figures of his time. A passionate advocate of the settlement and economic development of the Laurentians, Father Labelle realized his ambitions as a builder with spirit and enthusiasm. Anecdotes, little-known facts,...
Topography of Grief – Mapping the Great War Dead in London, ON (1914–1921)
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, MA Public History Program, UWO
Like many other Canadian cities, London, Ontario, felt the impact of the trench warfare fought in Europe between 1914 and 1918. The exhibit explores collective memory and individual grief by mapping homes in mourning, as well as official commemorative...
Île Jésus Follows the Pace of Its Rivers
Centre d’archives de Laval
Discover a hidden side of Laval, on Montréal’s north shore, as you retrace the history of Île Jésus, shaped by two rivers: Mille Îles and des Prairies. The island was frequented by First Nations long before the arrival of settlers and the rise of...
The Verdun Auditorium: A Building of Stories, Memories and Pride
Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier, museum and archeological site
The Verdun Auditorium, the oldest arena on the island of Montréal, is the pride of its community. Relive the surprising history of this iconic venue that has welcomed athletes, soldiers, rock groups, politicians, and film crews. You will see why it...
Wilfrid Laurier: Father of Modern Canada
Musée Laurier - National Historic Site of Canada
The man who declared that “The 20th century belongs to Canada” would have been one of its greatest builders. Explore the considerable legacy left to us by Sir Wilfrid Laurier during his 15 years as leader of the country. Considered the architect of...
Hamilton’s Nine Hour League and the Nine Hour League Parade of 1872
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre
In a time when the average workday could be 10 to 12 hours, six days a week, Hamilton’s Nine-Hour League was Canada’s first working-class organization dedicated to winning shorter hours. The League’s parade in May 1872 was the culmination of its...
Town Park: A Community Storybook
Aurora Museum and Archives
As a casual meeting place, site of celebration, sports field and military establishment, Town Park has been a focal point in Aurora, Ontario, for more than 150 years. This exhibit shares the compelling story of a place that is much more than a...
The Story of a Manor
Manoir seigneurial Fraser
Relive the history of a Rivière-du-Loup heritage treasure: the Fraser Manor. This stately home was occupied by the Fraser family for nearly 150 years. When it became vacant in the 1980s, the community came together to bring it back to life. The exhibition...
On the Down Beat: 70 Years of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra
Niagara Symphony Orchestra
Over the past 70 years, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra has evolved from community orchestra to professional ensemble. This exhibit celebrates the growth and transformation of one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Niagara Region, along with an...
Radical Reform — Education and Society 1845–1945
Toronto District School Board
Explore the century-long journey from birth to rise of a radical new idea: a public education system. Through more than 1,000 texts and visuals, the exhibit shares the stories of educators and others at the heart of this “Radical Reform” — starting...
Cobourg Harbour – A Story of Small Town Ontario, Settlers to Sailors, Car Ferries to Condos
Cobourg Museum Foundation
From swampy lakeshore to picturesque harbour, Cobourg’s waterfront has more than two centuries of stories to tell, reflecting its unique take on the development of southern Ontario. As the town grew, it welcomed immigrants, sailboats and steamers....
The Paper Mill Structures: Symbols of Vision and Innovation.
Destination North
Long a feature of waterfront communities across the country, paper mills in Canada are a dying breed. In Sault Ste. Marie, however, the former St. Mary’s Paper plant has been rejuvenated and redeveloped for the 21st century. In addition to exploring...
