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Heritage

Volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic Juneau lighthouse

November 14, 2021 //  by Black Press Media Staff

An abandoned lighthouse that’s been standing alone in Alaska’s Lynn Canal for almost 50 years is on track …

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Category: TravelTag: Alaska, Heritage, History, Juneau, Lighthouse, USA, WCT Intro

Explore Fort Edmonton’s new Indigenous Peoples Experience through Dec. 19

October 22, 2021 //  by Amy Attas

Earlier this year, Fort Edmonton Park in Alberta welcomed its first visitors after a nearly three-year closure and a …

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Category: TravelTag: Canada, Edmonton, Family activities, Heritage, History, Indigenous Tourism, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do, WCT Intro

Saanich observatory to include local First Nations history

September 21, 2021 //  by Jake Romphf

The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Saanich, outside Victoria, will soon reflect a wider scope of the …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, First Nations, Heritage, Indigenous Tourism, Saanich, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Master carver Dempsey Bob plans artist residency for coastal BC’s North Pacific Cannery

September 7, 2021 //  by K-J Millar

World-renowned master carver Dempsey Bob recently visited the North Pacific Cannery Historic Site to photograph the site …

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Category: TravelTag: Arts and culture, First Nations, Heritage, North Pacific Cannery, WCT Intro

Yukon living cultural and historical site keeps spiritual essence intact

August 31, 2021 //  by Lawrie Crawford, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The signing of the third Huchá Hudän / Fort Selkirk Historic Site Management Plan on Aug. 21 represents …

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Category: TravelTag: Canada, Heritage, Indigenous peoples, Visit Yukon

Victoria’s architecture steeped in history

August 30, 2021 //  by Don Denton

Architecture surrounds us, in our homes, at work or walking and driving through our towns and cities. We see it …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Heritage, History, Staycation secrets, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro

Donations fuel successful Lonesome Lake purchase by BC Parks Foundation

May 18, 2021 //  by Monica Lamb-Yorski

Lonesome Lake has been purchased by the BC Parks Foundation and will become part of southern Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, …

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Category: TravelTag: Bella Coola, British Columbia Destinations, Heritage

For sale: a 100-tonne 19th century bridge by Arrow Lakes

May 18, 2021 //  by Liam Harrap

In need of a used 100-tonne bridge? If so, one BC man may have what you’re looking for. Tim Miller is selling …

For sale: a 100-tonne 19th century bridge by Arrow LakesRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Heritage, History, Kootenays/Rockies

‘It was a going concern’: Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale

May 13, 2021 //  by The Canadian Press

Built during the First World War, it survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and the closure of coal mines …

‘It was a going concern’: Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for saleRead More

Category: TravelTag: Heritage, Places to Visit in Alberta

Daytripping in all directions from Calgary

April 20, 2021 //  by Jennifer Blyth

If summer’s arrival has you planning your next visit to Calgary, be sure to leave time to indulge in a few …

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Category: TravelTag: Banff, Calgary, Canada, Heritage, Places to Visit in Alberta, Staycation secrets, Things to do, WCT Intro

Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle takes restoration into the kitchen – 19th Century style

March 15, 2021 //  by Victoria News Staff

One of Greater Victoria’s favourite heritage sites is slated to undergo a long-awaited restoration of a key …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Craigdarroch Castle, Heritage, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro

History Hunter: Beatrice Lorne — The ‘Klondike Nightingale’

November 23, 2020 //  by Michael Gates

In June of 1929, 11 years after the end of the First World War, a stained-glass window was dedicated to the Yukon fallen …

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Category: TravelTag: Canada, Dawson City, Heritage, History, Visit Yukon

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