List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ontario
Sl No | Site Name | Location | Description |
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1 | Fort George National Historic Site | Niagara-on-the-Lake | War of 1812 fortification, key defense against American invasion. Guided tours available. |
2 | Fort Malden National Historic Site | Amherstburg | Defensive position during War of 1812 on Detroit frontier. Offers tours and exhibits on Canadian military history. |
3 | Fort Wellington National Historic Site | Prescott | Defended St. Lawrence River during War of 1812. Features guided tours and living history demonstrations. |
4 | Laurier House National Historic Site | Ottawa | Former residence of Prime Ministers Laurier and King. Offers tours highlighting their political legacies. |
5 | Woodside National Historic Site | Kitchener | Childhood home of Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Guided tours and exhibits on his early life and career. |
6 | Bellevue House National Historic Site | Kingston | Home of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Visitors can tour the historic residence. |
7 | HMCS Haida National Historic Site | Hamilton | Tribal-class destroyer serving in Royal Canadian Navy. Floating museum offering tours and insights into its wartime service. |
8 | Rideau Canal National Historic Site | Ottawa to Kingston | UNESCO World Heritage Site, 19th-century engineering marvel. Recreational activities available along its scenic pathways. |
9 | Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site | Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay | Historic canal system connecting Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. Offers boating, fishing, and sightseeing opportunities. |
10 | Central Experimental Farm National Historic Site | Ottawa | Research facility showcasing Canada’s agricultural history and innovations. Visitors can explore heritage buildings and botanical gardens. |
List of Historic Sites in Canada
National Historic Sites of Canada are locations recognized for their national significance by the federal government. Managed by Parks Canada, these sites preserve and commemorate important aspects of Canadian history and heritage. With over 1,000 sites across the country, they span various provinces, and territories, and even extend to locations like France, ensuring the diverse stories of Canada’s past are remembered and celebrated.
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- List of Historic Sites in Canada
- National Historical Sites in Canada
- List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ontario
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