National Historic Sites Of Canada

Commissioners Sleeping Quarters Fort Walsh National Historic Site

The sleeping quarters are beautifully adorned in the Commissioners home at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The sleeping quarters at the Commissioners suite in Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Saskatchewan, Canada are decorated with a beautiful wooden bed frame and a dresser to match. All the necessities needed, plus more, were supplied for the Com ...

Fort Walsh Sleeping Areas Saskatchewan Canada

Sleeping areas for members of the North West Mounted Police at Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Saskatchewan, Canada.

In one of the buildings at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Saskatchewan, Canada, the sleeping areas have been reinvented from the early years of 1875. Two beds in each room, with a fur blanket for th ...

Fort Walsh National Historic Site Saskatchewan Canada

An view of the entire Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The wilderness of Cypress Hills surrounds Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Saskatchewan, Canada where the buildings were reconstructed to create a tourist attraction which takes people through seven thousand years of Canadian history. Costume ...

Fort Walsh Jail Guard Saskatchewan Canada

A guard stands outside the jail at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Saskatchewan, Canada.

A costumed interpreter dressed in a period North West Mounted Police uniform stands guard outside the jail window at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Saskatchewan, Canada. The police patrolling the west at the Fort in 1875 would chase whi ...

Fort Walsh National Historic Site Costumed Interpreters

A reconstructed building with costumed interpreters out front at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Saskatchewan, Canada.

A group of costumed interpreters role playing from the days of the 19th century at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan. These buildings were used by the members of the North West Mounted Polic ...

Assiniboine River Sunset Winnipeg Manitoba

A sunset highlights the sky over the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba where the Assiniboine River flows near the marina at The Forks.

The yellow hues mixed amongst the clouds at sunset highlight the buildings near the banks of the Assiniboine River in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba. A house boat sits at the marina at The Forks along the Assiniboine River while the luxurious Hotel Fort Garry and ...

The Forks Market Winnipeg City Manitoba

The interior of The Forks market in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba is filled with shops, cafes and restaurants which are open on a daily basis.

In The Forks Market in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, there are more than 50 shops, some filled with clothes, jewelry, toys and artwork. On the upper level is where you will locate the shops, while down on the lower level, stalls fill the area with produce, vege ...

Oodena Celebration Circle Sculpture The Forks

At the entrance to the Oodena Celebration Circle in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a unique sculpture sits in the middle of the stairway.

The sculpture at the entrance to the Oodena Celebration Circle at the Forks in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba is just the beginning to the historic past of Canada's heritage. Sculptures, a sundial, an observatory and a ceremonial fire pit are a few of the things ...

Manitoba Childrens Museum Sign Winnipeg

A fun filled day for all age groups starts at this colorful sign at the entrance to the Manitoba Children's Museum in the City of Winnipeg.

Twenty-two years ago in June of 1986, the Manitoba Children's Museum opened their doors to an incredible place where families can play and learn. The sign outside the museum shows off its colorful display of letters luring many tourists in for an ...

Battle Harbour Shopping General Store Labrador

Shopping at Battle Harbour is very limited on this historic island in Southern Labrador, but the General Store carries what is needed.

The fog has settled in over the historic fishing village of Battle Harbour in Southern Labrador, Canada and through its thickness, the lights from the General Store send out a golden glow. The General Store is the only building on the island wher ...

Battle Harbour Scenery From Ferry Southern Labrador

The scenery of Battle Harbour in Southern Labrador, Canada shows its history as you enter the St. Lewis Inlet by the foot passenger ferry.

As you cross the ocean by the foot passenger ferry and enter St. Lewis Inlet in Southern Labrador, Canada the scenery of Battle Harbour comes to light. The fog has not totally swamped Battle Island and the once lively community fishing village do ...

Battle Harbour Buildings Battle Island Southern Labrador

Historic buildings and an old fishing boat adorn the landscape of Battle Island at Battle Harbour in Southern Labrador, Canada.

As the fog encompasses Battle Island, the historic buildings built on the sloping hills and an old fishing boat decorate the landscape. The fishing boat was used by fishermen back in the early 18th century when the cod fishery was operating.Some ...

Historic Fishing Stage Battle Harbour Southern Labrador

A very old fishing stage located in the historic fishing village of Battle Harbour on Battle Island in Southern Labrador.

With boards and windows barely intact, an old fishing stage sits along the waterfront of the historic fishing village of Battle Harbour in Southern Labrador, Canada. This fishing stage has seen many long and stormy days off the Labrador coastline ...

Battle Harbour Fishing Stages Southern Labrador

Historic fishing stages line the shore at Battle Harbour at the entrance to St. Lewis Inlet in Southern Labrador, Canada.

The historic fishing village of Battle Harbour is located at the entrance to the St. Lewis Inlet in Southern Labrador and as you tour the island, old fishing stages line the waterfront. Some of the fishing stages are barely standing as Battle Har ...

New Brunswick Hartland Covered Bridge Saint John River

Through the trees along the River Valley Scenic Drive in New Brunswick, Canada, there is a good place to view the Hartland Covered Bridge which crosses the Saint John River.

The Hartland Covered Bridge in New Brunswick, Canada is the longest covered bridge in the world and has been open since July 4th, 1901. Crossing the Saint John River was very difficult in earlier years and the residents on both sides joined force ...

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Buildings Newfoundland

The historic buildings and Cape Bonavista Lighthouse along the Discovery Trail in Newfoundland, Canada.

The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse has watched over the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, Canada since it was put in place in 1843. A two storey wooden structure brightly painted in red and white houses the light which was deemed a National Historic S ...

Rifle Firing Demonstration Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

The troops gather into position for the rifle firing demonstration held at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dressed in full uniform, the troops stand in position in preparation for the rifle firing demonstration at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada. The bagpiper, drummer and leader stand at the back while the other troops prepar ...

Bagpiper Troops Procession Halifax Citadel

The troops march in at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada as a bagpiper plays for them.

As the troops march into position for a rifle and bayonet demonstration at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada, a bagpiper plays for them. The troops are clad in their full uniform with red jackets, while the bagpiper has a ...

Halifax Citadel Bagpiper Nova Scotia Canada

A bagpiper playing solo for the troops at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A solitary bagpiper plays his music as the troops arrive in procession for a rifle and bayonet demonstration at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada. Other members of the 78th Highland Regiment stand alongside the building as ...

Scottish Bagpipe Fingering Picture

Bagpipes are a Scottish instrument which takes a lot of talented fingering work to become extremely good on this musical instrument.

While playing the bagpipes, complex fingering is necessary in order to make the Scottish songs sound right and fluent. The fingers need to stay fairly straight with the section just above your knuckles covering the holes on the chanter piece on t ...

Bagpiper Uniform National Historic Site Halifax

A bagpiper plays his music while dressed in his entire Scottish uniform at the Halifax National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A Scottish bagpiper clad in his full uniform lets his music be heard throughout the Halifax National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada while standing near a flag pole. The sounds which a bagpiper can create from a set of bagpipes is amazing and many p ...

Scottish Bagpiper Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Dressed in his Scottish uniform, this bagpiper plays for the tourists at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The sound of the Scottish music echoes around the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada as this bagpiper plays for the crowds. Dressed in his full Scottish uniform, a bagpiper needs a good set of lungs and quick fingers to keep th ...

Halifax Waterfront Restaurants Nova Scotia

The waterfront in the harbour of Halifax, Nova Scotia is the ideal place to enjoy a meal at any of the variety of restaurants.

The wharves span the waterfront in the Halifax harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada where buildings are filled with a variety of restaurants. The scenery around the waterfront is beautiful and sitting outside on a warm summer day on the terraces at the restaur ...

Memorial Church Interior Grand Pre National Historic Site

The interior of the historic Memorial Church at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada.

As visitors tour through the Memorial Church at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, they will admire the historic beauty of the paintings, statues, furnishings and 1920's architecture. A prominent feat ...

Memorial Church Cat Grand Pre National Historic Site

In the window of the Memorial Church at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, a cat rests peacefully on his pillow.

Life on the grounds at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada is easy for this cat who resides here and spends many hours sleeping upon its pillow in the window of the Memorial Church. As the cat rests quietly, visitors to the ...

Evangeline Statue Memorial Church Nova Scotia

The Evangeline Statue adorns the entranceway of the Memorial Church in the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A beautiful bronze statue known as Evangeline stands in front of the Memorial Church at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada. Evangeline is considered to be more than just an imaginary person as she symb ...

Historic Memorial Church Bay Of Fundy Nova Scotia

A beautiful historic Memorial Church on the grounds at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada with the Statue of Evangeline on display outside.

The current Memorial Church at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia was built on the site of the ruins of the Acadian Church of Saint Charles-des-Mines. It was established in 1687 and was thought to be destroyed ...

Church Path Grand Pre National Historic Site Nova Scotia

The long path which leads to the entrance of the Memorial Church at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada.

The historic Memorial Church, built in the 1920's is on display at the Grand Pre National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada. The path which leads one to the entrance of the church is surrounded by lush green grass and grounds which are beautif ...

Armoury Building Historic Garrison District New Brunswick

Flags fly outside the armoury building, better known as the Militia Arms Store, in the Historic Garrison District in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick.

A fascinating place to explore is the armoury building in the Historic Garrison District in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick, also known as the Militia Arms Store. In 1832, this was the place where the military weapons and all the ammunition w ...

Sports Hall Of Fame Fredericton New Brunswick

The Historic Garrison District in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick houses the Sports Hall of Fame in this building.

A historic building in the Historic Garrison District in downtown Fredericton, was the Post Office and Customs Building but is now called the John Thurston Clark Memorial Building and houses the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame. The museum displ ...

Historic Entranceway Sign Downtown Fredericton

The entranceway to the Historic Garrison District in the downtown area of Fredericton, New Brunswick is adorned by a unique sign.

At the beginning of the Historic Garrison District in the downtown area of Fredericton, New Brunswick, there is a sign at the entranceway which blends in with the decor of the historic buildings. After passing under the sign, one can explore the ...

Artisan Studios Historic Buildings Fredericton

The Artisan Studios housed in the buildings in the Historic Garrison District in Fredericton, New Brunswick is a great place for souvenir shopping.

At the Artisan Studios in the Historic Garrison District in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick, there are many small shops situated in the buildings displaying their handcrafted goods. In each shop, there are a wide selection of items to browse ...

City Hall Street Signs Fredericton New Brunswick

Street signs stand on the corner in front of the historic building which was home to City Hall in the historic area near downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The old City Hall building near downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick shows off its beautiful architecture on the facade of the historic building. On the corner, street signs point tourists in the right direction to the downtown core of Fredericton ...

Christ Church Cathedral Fredericton New Brunswick

The beautiful exterior of the Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, New Brunswick with its tall tower being a prominent feature.

Towards the east end of downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick, the Christ Church Cathedral stands prominently on the corner adorning the city's skyline. The Cathedral was built between 1846 and 1853 becoming the Anglican diocese of Fredericton and ...

Reconstructed Long House L Anse Aux Meadows Newfoundland

On the archaeological site at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site in Newfoundland, Canada, visitors can view the reconstructed Long House.

The reconstructed Long House at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site in Western Newfoundland, Canada is just one of the fascinating features tourists can see while visiting here. The Long House, along with other buildings and details of Viking lifestyle as well ...

Canoe Rentals Kejimkujik National Park Nova Scotia

Along the banks of the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada, canoe rentals are available for those wanting to spend a relaxing day on the water.

The Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada is a scenic waterway which should be explored and the best way to accomplish this is by using one of the canoe rentals available. Canoes line the banks of the Mersey River which ...

Kayaking Trips Mersey River Kejimkujik National Park

Kayaking trips along the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada is a favorite past time for local residents as well as the tourists that come to see this beautiful place.

The reflections of the landscape and the soft billowy clouds along the Mersey River, surround the kayakers which have ventured out in kayaks for the day. For those who visit Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, kayaks and canoes are available ...

Mersey River Travel Kejimkujik National Park

The best way to relax and enjoy the scenery while visiting Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, is to travel along the Mersey River in a canoe on a clear, sunny day.

There are many ways to travel around Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada, but renting a canoe for a day to explore the Mersey River is one of the best. The scenery is spectacular as the sun sparkles off the trees and greenery along th ...

Canoe Accessories Mersey River Day Trip

A woman on a scenic canoe adventure has the accessories required to enjoy a peaceful day paddling along the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada.

While planning a canoe trip for the day on the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada, be sure you have all the accessories needed. A backpack carrying water and food, a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun, ...

Canoeing Trips Mersey River Nova Scotia

Canoeing trips on the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia are the best way to see the beautiful scenery that surrounds the region.

Canoeing trips on the calm waters of the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada brings to light the beauty that surrounds the banks of the river. This woman gently paddles the canoe looking for extraordinary places to exp ...