Category: historic site

Hermetic Code Tour – Discovering Winnipeg’s Ancient Temple

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Maniitoba Legislative Assembly Building, Winnipeg.

It was an adventure the likes of the Da Vinci Code, complete with ancient symbols, hidden clues, and secret society rituals. But with one big difference. This code-busting escapade was for real. The unlikely setting was the Manitoba Legislative Assembly building in Winnipeg, its dome topped by the brilliant statue of the Greek god Hermes, commonly called the Golden Boy. It was on the front… Read moreHermetic Code Tour – Discovering Winnipeg’s Ancient Temple

Fort William Historical Park

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Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Fort William in Thunder Bay, Ontario is considered the world’s largest fur trade post, and one of the largest living historic attractions in North America. This area has long been an important Canadian transport hub. In recent times it has been best known as the western-most port on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system, where grain and other products are loaded on ships bound for… Read moreFort William Historical Park

Why Photographers Should Visit Ontario’s Neys Provincial Park

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Neys Provincial Park, Lake Superior, Ontario

The north shore of Lake Superior abounds in photogenic places, with Neys Provincial Park being among the best spots to spend a night or two, especially if you’re a photographer. The location couldn’t be more convenient – just off the Trans Canada Highway on the rugged Coldwell Peninsula, and right on one of the finest Lake Superior beaches. This is very much a natural, away-from-it-all… Read moreWhy Photographers Should Visit Ontario’s Neys Provincial Park

Highlights of Thunder Bay, Ontario

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What impresses us most about Thunder Bay is the setting. Known as the Gateway to Northwest Ontario, the city looks over the world’s largest lake, with a backdrop of thousands of smaller lakes. It’s home to the iconic Sleeping Giant, nearby rivers with roaring waterfalls, spectacular canyons, and forested Canadian Shield. Add a rich history and diverse culture, and we have a destination that’s definitely… Read moreHighlights of Thunder Bay, Ontario

Dawson City an Icon of Canada

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Dawson City, Yukon

Dawson City is a fundamental part of the Canadian psyche. Just think of the North and this icon of the Klondike Gold Rush springs to mind. In the late 1800s, it seemed that the entire world was stampeding to the Yukon, where fortunes were both made and lost. Almost overnight, Dawson City became the largest Canadian city west of Winnipeg, complete with larger-than-life characters, and… Read moreDawson City an Icon of Canada