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Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board Historical Markers
Mandated to advise the Government of Canada, through the Minister of the Environment, on the commemoration of nationally significant aspects of Canada's history, the Board authorizes Parks Canada to install plaques inscribed with a bilingual text describing the historic significance of the subject. They are sometimes also written in a third language, particularly when the commemorated subject is linked to the history of Aboriginal peoples or ethnocultural communities.
Beginning in 1828 the Rev. W. Cockran held religious services in the homes of settlers in this area. In 1829 he established a permanent residence at Grand Rapids on the Red River and by 1831 had built a small wooden church. His growing congregation . . . — — Map (db m8445) HM
Built in the mid-1850s, this house was the residence for a private girls’ school run by Matilda Davis until 1873. The school was supported by families of the Red River Settlement and by officers of the Hudson’s Bay Company from across . . . — — Map (db m8450) HM
This is the only Caméré curtain bridge-dam built in North America, and by far the largest ever constructed. H.E .Vautelet, the Canadian engineer responsible for its design, adapted a French technological advancement to deal with the . . . — — Map (db m9205) HM
The first marker of the Dominion Lands Survey was placed 10 July, 1871, on the Principal Meridian, about half a mile south of this site. The system, then inaugurated by Lieutenant Colonel J.S. Dennis, Surveyor-General, extends across the prairies . . . — — Map (db m8489) HM
Constructed in 1899, this church is a fine early example of Ukrainian ecclesiastical architecture in Canada. Its distinctive massing, plan and bulbous cupolas reflect the Byzantine-influenced architectural heritage of the homeland of the . . . — — Map (db m8421) HM
[English] This road was formerly part of a cart trail, also known as the Carlton, Saskatchewan or Fort Ellice Trail, which extended 1,400 kilometres between Fort Garry and Fort Edmonton. It was the principal overland trade route in . . . — — Map (db m220204) HM
[English] A native of Trois-Rivières, soldier, trader and explorer, La Vérendrye founded the first white settlements on the Canadian Prairies. Between 1731 and 1743 he and his sons established several posts beyond Lake Superior . . . — — Map (db m220128) HM
[English] Built between 1911 and 1913 according to plans drawn by architects George A. Ross and David H. MacFarlane, this hotel was one of a series constructed by Canadian railways in what is known as the Château style. The Fort . . . — — Map (db m220398) HM
[English] Near this side stood the following Forts: Fort Rouge, under La Vérendrye, 1738; Fort Gibraltar, of the North West Company, 1810, became Fort Garry of the Hudson’s Bay Company, 1822; replaced by Upper Fort Garry, of stone, . . . — — Map (db m220450) HM
[Français] Erigée à la fin des années 1840, cette maison a servi de premier couvent aux Sœurs Grises qui y firent de l’enseignement et dispensèrent des soins aux malades, aux orphelins et aux vieillards. Première institution de . . . — — Map (db m219200) HM
[English] This labour leader and politician fought for the interests of workers and advocated on behalf of the Jewish community. One of the more moderate leaders of the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, Heaps pushed . . . — — Map (db m214599) HM
[English] Born in Ontario, Bryce moved, in 1871, to Winnipeg where he had a distinguished career as clergyman, educator, and author. He founded Manitoba College and helped organize the University of Manitoba and the Manitoba . . . — — Map (db m200595) HM
[English] After establishing colonies of the dispossessed peasantry of Ireland and his native Scotland in Prince Edward Island and Upper Canada, Lord Selkirk secured from the Hudson's Bay Company a grant of land in southern Rupert's . . . — — Map (db m220400) HM
[English] A path-breaking advocate of women's rights in Manitoba, Cora Hind also gained international reputation as an agricultural journalist. Writing for the Manitoba Free Press from 1901 to 1942, she became legendary for the . . . — — Map (db m203900) HM
[English] Founded in 1939 by Gweneth Lloyd and Betty Farrally, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) was one of the earliest ballet companies in Canada and the first to achieve professional status. It successfully adapted classical ballet . . . — — Map (db m219000) HM
[English] The skyscraper was a by-product of technological advances and increased urbanization of the late 19th century. Steel-frame construction, the elevator and rising land values made multi-storeyed buildings . . . — — Map (db m214900) HM
[English] This ten story steel-framed office block is representative of early high-rise building construction technology in Winnipeg. Designed in the Chicago style of architecture by J. Wilson Gray of Toronto, it was . . . — — Map (db m214896) HM
[English] This remarkable group of commercial buildings vividly illustrates Winnipeg’s transformation between 1878 and 1913 from a modest pioneer settlement to Western Canada’s largest metropolitan centre. The . . . — — Map (db m215273) HM
[English] In 1970, this structure was built to house the Manitoba Theatre Centre, a group founded in 1958 that has made a significant and lasting contribution to the development of regional theatre. Inside, the . . . — — Map (db m214600) HM
[English] Constructed in 1903-1904, this building is Western Canada's oldest skyscraper. It combines the technology of steel framing, a rich exterior and an elegant interior to project a sense of modernity and . . . — — Map (db m215158) HM
[English] Born at St. Andrew's in the Red River settlement, Norquay was elected to the first provincial assembly in 1870. He held several cabinet portfolios from 1871 to 1878 when he became Premier. His government, based on communal . . . — — Map (db m220514) HM
[English] Born at L'Assomption, Lower Canada, Father Ritchot arrived at St. Norbert as a missionary in 1862, serving there until his death. He took part in the Red River Settlement's resistance when Canada annexed the Northwest . . . — — Map (db m220564) HM
[English] The construction of this monumental court house between 1912 and 1916 marked the peak of a period of dramatic growth for Winnipeg. Its classically-inspired design complemented the nearby Legislative Building and provided . . . — — Map (db m220569) HM
[English] Erected in 1883-1884 to the designs of Winnipeg architect Charles H. Wheeler, this picturesque limestone structure is a fine example of the High Victorian Gothic style. It displays a creative interpretation . . . — — Map (db m214576) HM
Strategically located at the junction of two major rivers which form part of a vast continental network, this spot has witnessed many of the key events of Western Canadian history. This was a traditional native stopping place and for this reason La . . . — — Map (db m106447) HM
[English] Between 1731 and 1743 La Vérendrye, a native of Trois-Rivières, supervised the construction of a series of fur trade posts west of Lake Superior. To secure the trade of the resident Cree, Ojibwa and Assiniboine, he and his . . . — — Map (db m220485) HM
Angered that they had not been consulted about the transfer of the Hudson's Bay Company territories to Canada, the inhabitants of the Red River Settlement, led by Louis Riel, in 1869 proclaimed a Provisional Government which took control of the . . . — — Map (db m106489) HM
Born here in 1818, Tilley was first elected M.L.A. for Saint
John in 1850 and subsequently served on the Executive
Council and as leader of the provincial government. A delegate to the Charlottetown, Québec and London Conferences,
he . . . — — Map (db m302723) HM
Français:
Né à Saint-Louis-de-Kent et ordonné prêtre en 1870, Mgr Richard fut l'une des figures de proue de la renaissance acadienne. Il stimula la colonisation afin de centrer l'exode yeti les États-Unis, fonda des écoles, des . . . — — Map (db m139702) HM
English:
Because of the vicissitudes of war, the Acadians, pioneers of this country, were dispersed in 1755. The arrival of Alexis Landry at Ste. Anne de Bocage, soon after 1755, symbolizes the return of the Acadians to their beloved . . . — — Map (db m80579) HM
English: From a start in his family's small sawmill in the 1880s, Archibald came a prominent pioneer of the New Brunswick pulp industry. As the lumber trade fell into decline, he sought new ways to exploit the province's vast forest . . . — — Map (db m137447) HM
English:
Lumber and railway baron and generous benefactor, Gibson was a pivotal figure in the economy of the Maritimes at a time of transformation and integration within the national economy. A leading entrepreneur in mid-to-late . . . — — Map (db m139997) HM
English:
Born in Fredericton, Fisher practised law before entering politics. Excepting the period 1850-1854 he represented York as a member of the Legislature continuously from 1837 until his retirement in 1868. Entering the . . . — — Map (db m139900) HM
English:
Christ Church Cathedral, begun in 1845, is one of the best and earliest examples of the Gothic Revival in Canada. Its stone walls, crossing tower and picturesque massing, echoing the internal parts of the church, were . . . — — Map (db m139987) HM
English:
The Legislature of New Brunswick, recognizing the growing importance of health as a matter of public concern, established, in 1918, a department of government with specific and exclusive responsibilities in that field. . . . — — Map (db m139899) HM
English:
Built in 1875-1876 to the design of architects McKean and Fairweather, this is the oldest municipal hall in Atlantic Canada still used for civic administration. Its imposing exterior and the many functions it has . . . — — Map (db m139800) HM
English:
This building is one of four remaining structures of the British establishment which housed the garrison at Fredericton from 1784 until the withdrawal of Imperial troops in 1869. Occupying the area between York and Regent . . . — — Map (db m139996) HM
English:
Born in Sunbury County, educated at King’s College, and called to the bar in 1832, Wilmot entered politics as a reformer and represented York County in the Legislature (1835-51). A member of the Executive Council . . . — — Map (db m139897) HM
English:
Born in England, Douglas was Lieutenant-Governor and Commander in Chief of New Brunswick (1823-1831). He encouraged agriculture and fostered pioneer work in steam navigation and lighthouse construction. In 1828 he founded . . . — — Map (db m139898) HM
English:
Built in 1886, St. Paul's is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic Revival architecture, fashionable in Canada during the second half of the 19th century. The style is marked by a bold and vigorous approach to design, . . . — — Map (db m139980) HM
English:
Six companies of this Fredericton-based regiment made a 700-mile, 52-day march to Quebec and Kingston between February and April 1813. The feat was accomplished in the face of hunger, cold and heavy snows, with remarkably . . . — — Map (db m139995) HM
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Opened about 1858, this building is the earliest surviving New Brunswick court house constructed of brick. It represents the beginning of the trend toward the widespread use of brick and stone in public buildings in the . . . — — Map (db m139799) HM
Near this town on 3rd September 1755, a detachment of Major Frye's troops, sent from Fort Cumberland to destroy Acadian settlements on the river and compel the people to surrender for deportation, was defeated by a French force under . . . — — Map (db m106630) HM
Viscount of Mickelham, Calgary and Hopewell
[Burgundy marker on monument]
Rt. Hon. Richard Bedford Bennett
1870-1947
Born at Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick, Bennett moved to Calgary in 1897. A member of the legislature of the North . . . — — Map (db m106707) HM
English: From its origins in the late 18th century, the shipbuilding industry profoundly influenced New Brunswick history. Craftsmen in the colony built over 6,000 vessels during the 19th century, a third of the total tonnage produced in . . . — — Map (db m137643) HM
Hartland Covered Bridge
This structure, 390.75 metres long, is by far the longest
covered bridge extant in the world. Covered bridges date
from the first decade of the 19th century when North American
builders began using . . . — — Map (db m284474) HM
[Français] Depuis sa construction, ce bâtiment a occupé une place toute spéciale dans le cœur des Acadiens, à titre de monument commémoratif, de maison d’enseignement et de foyer de rassemblement pour des activités . . . — — Map (db m269199) HM
[Français] Malgré les déportations des années 1750 et 1760, de nombreux Acadiens revinrent d'exil et d'autres quittèrent leur refuge pour se réinstaller sur leur terre natale. S'armant de courage et de détermination, . . . — — Map (db m269197) HM
Charlotte County Court House
The Charlotte County Court House is the best preserved
example in New Brunswick of the typical mid-19th century
Maritime court house. Like the Queens County Court House
in Gagetown, N.B. and others . . . — — Map (db m294972) HM
English: This elegant church marks the growth of Presbyterianism and the Kirk of Scotland in New Brunswick. Built in 1821-1824, the structure successfully combines the American meeting house form with the British Palladian style. The . . . — — Map (db m137515) HM
This marker consists of two side-by-side plaques, one in English and the other in French. English:
The West Point Blockhouse and a battery were erected by the townspeople of St. Andrews at the outbreak of the War of 1812-14 in anticipation . . . — — Map (db m77240) HM
English
Founded by Loyalists in 1783, St. Andrews is a fine and rare surviving example of a Canadian town whose plan and character clearly reflect its 18th-century origins. The town retains the four key elements of a British colonial . . . — — Map (db m77398) HM
English:
Remarkable for the range of trompe l'œil effects and skillful execution, the wall and ceiling paintings inside this residence, part of a row of similar town houses, reflect the taste of the High Victorian era, . . . — — Map (db m140107) HM
Construction of this tower was begun by the British Army during the War of 1812 as one of the projected series of fortifications intended to block the western land approach to Saint John. Subsequent to its completion in 1815 the tower . . . — — Map (db m120628) HM
English
The first vessel in the world propelled by a compound steam engine was the REINDEER launched for service on the Saint John, in 1845. Both the vessel and engine were designed by Benjamin Tibbets, a native of Queen’s County, New . . . — — Map (db m77428) HM
English
In 1854, Robert Foulis of St. John, N.B., first advocated the use of a steam horn or whistle to give warning to vessels in foggy weather. An apparatus devised by him was installed on Partridge Island in 1859. This was the first . . . — — Map (db m77430) HM
Three markers are mounted on this monument Fort Howe
English Late in 1777 Major Gilfred Studholme hurriedly fortified this ridge overlooking the mouth of the Saint John River. Throughout the remainder of the American . . . — — Map (db m77537) HM
English:
In 1631, Charles de Sainte-Étienne de La Tour built a fort here on ground traditionally used by First Nations people, for some 4000 years. The fort became one of the earliest centres of the French fur trade with the . . . — — Map (db m139998) HM
English
The increase of population consequent upon the large influx of Loyalists in 1783 and 1784 convinced the British government of the desirability of creating the Province of New Brunswick. This was done on 16 August 1784. Brigadier . . . — — Map (db m77519) HM
English
Constructed in 1912-1913 to the designs of Philadelphia architect A.E. Westover, this structure was built by the Keith-Albee chain of New York City and its Canadian subsidiary, the Saint John Amusements Company. Dramatic, musical . . . — — Map (db m77506) HM
English:
This gracious building is a well-preserved example of the homes built by prosperous United Empire Loyalists and their descendants. Constructed before 1820 by the merchant David Merritt, this house was maintained with . . . — — Map (db m139999) HM
English
The cry “Fire!” so terrified Canadians in the early 19th century that communities began to construct permanent fire stations. Erected in 1840, this elegant Neoclassical building is a pioneer example of a firehall designed . . . — — Map (db m77508) HM
English: This historic streetscape is distinguished by its rare concentration of homogeneous, primarily late 19th century architecture. Traditionally referred to as “Wall Street,” the area contains major public buildings, banks, . . . — — Map (db m137519) HM
English
Built between 1874 ad 1876, the Saint John City market narrowly escaped the fire that swept through the town in 1877 and stands today as a rare and distinguished example of a 19th century market building. Designed in the Second . . . — — Map (db m77535) HM
Saint John County Court House
Facing King Square, the County Court House was built between 1827
and 1829 to house the Court of Quarter Sessions and the Supreme
Court. Probably designed by Scottish born architect John . . . — — Map (db m302730) HM
English:
Constructed in 1824-1825, St. John’s is one of the earliest Gothic Revival churches in Canada. Its name, the Stone Church, reflects the high quality of its regularly coursed masonry. The skillful treatment of its Gothic . . . — — Map (db m140105) HM
English
A three-masted full-rigged ship with a modified clipper hull, the Marco Polo earned a reputation as the “fastest ship in the world” and drew international attention to New Brunswick shipyards. Built in 1851 by . . . — — Map (db m77456) HM
On 10 May 1783 the Spring Fleet, carrying over 2,000 Loyalists, arrived at the Saint John River mouth. The exiles, mostly civilians from the Middle Colonies, established themselves in the newly-surveyed townsites of Parr and Carleton. A . . . — — Map (db m77432) HM
English:
Born in or near Shediac, Pascal Poirier (1852-1933), historian and first Acadian senator; Placide Gaudet (1850-1930), historian and genealogist; John Clarence Webster (1863-1950), historian, Professor, and eminent surgeon, all . . . — — Map (db m80578) HM
English
Built in 1885-1887, this building was constructed to house the post office, customs and internal revenue. Designed under federal chief architect Thomas Fuller, the structure is one of a series of building erected to establish a . . . — — Map (db m77238) HM
English: This Classical Revival house was built for Edward Barron Chandler (1800-1880) about 1831. A hipped slate roof tops the ashlar structure. Rustication on the first storey wall contrasts with the smooth face above. Triglyphs . . . — — Map (db m193181) HM
English: Born at Shediac, educated locally, and called to the bar in 1847, Smith represented Westmorland in the New Brunswick Legislature from 1851 to 1867. Minister without portfolio in the first Liberal government of the province . . . — — Map (db m193194) HM
Lumber merchant and politician, Charles Connell had this house
constructed circa 1840. Its pedimented front and freestanding columns
make it a fine example of the Greek Revival style. Such houses inspired
by classical temples are rare . . . — — Map (db m139149) HM
English
Cape Spear, Newfoundland’s oldest surviving lighthouse, has served as the chief approach light for St. John’s harbour since 1836. Constructed by local builders Nicholas Croke and William Parker, it consists of a stone towner . . . — — Map (db m79112) HM
Captain Robert Abram Bartlett
Born in Brigus, Newfoundland, "Captain Bob" followed a
family tradition of life at sea. He commanded the ROOSEVELT
during Peary's arctic expedition of 1905-06, accompanied
Peary to the last relay . . . — — Map (db m289808) HM
Hawthorne Cottage
Probably built in the early 1830's for John Leamon, a local merchant, Hawthorne Cottage was originally located 10 kilometres away. Although an unusual design for Newfoundland, this cottage in the Picturesque . . . — — Map (db m302015) HM
Former Carbonear Railway Station
This combined freight and passenger station is a rare surviving
example of station design from the heyday of railway
construction under the Reid Newfoundland Company. Built in
1917 on the site . . . — — Map (db m285963) HM
Two plaques are mounted on this monument. English:
Near this site stood the “Mansion House” built between 1621 and 1625 by Captain E. Wynne, resident governor of the Colony of Avalon, for the proprietor, Sir George Calvert . . . — — Map (db m79466) HM
Harbour Grace Court House
During the 19th century Harbour Grace was an important
centre in Newfoundland and for much of this period it
boasted, along with St. John's, one of two court houses in
the colony. The present building, . . . — — Map (db m285954) HM
Born in Ireland, Coughlan, under the inspiration of John
Wesley, segved for ten years as an itinerant preacher in
England. When Charles Wesley challenged the validity of his
ordination by a Greek bishop, he moved, in 1765, . . . — — Map (db m301984) HM
Transatlantic Flights
Between 1919 and 1937 many pioneer aviators, displaying courage and a spirit of high endeavour, undertook uncharted flights across the North Atlantic. The airfield, built on the summit of this hill by the . . . — — Map (db m301982) HM
In 1693 the French began construction of Fort Royal to guard the harbour at Placentia. When it was completed in 1703, several batteries and outworks supported the main fortifications. The defences, however, were precariously maintained . . . — — Map (db m78917) HM
This hill was the site of the decisive assault by British troops on the French lines, September 15, 1762, in the last phase of the battle in North America between the forces of Great Britain and France. The victorious attack, led by . . . — — Map (db m78938) HM
English
This Italianate style building recalls evolution of banking in Newfoundland, Designed by Halifax architect David Stirling for the Bank of British North America, it opened in 1850 at a time when British investors . . . — — Map (db m79034) HM
English
This remarkable building served as the headquarters and terminus of the Newfoundland railway system. Begun in 1881, the railway played a significant role in the development of the island. Its benefits were evident by the eve of . . . — — Map (db m79109) HM
English
Educator, suffragist, and prominent nursing leader, Mary Southcott led the campaign to professionalize nursing in early 20th-century Newfoundland. Trained in London, England, she founded the St. John’s General Hospital . . . — — Map (db m79031) HM
English
Begun in 1847, under the direction of Bishop Feild, this cathedral was designed by the noted British architect George Gilbert Scott and is an internationally important monument of the Gothic Revival style. Its historical . . . — — Map (db m79058) HM
English
The St. John’s Court House, built 1900-1094, is by far the most striking and elaborate courthouse in the province. Set into a steep hill it commands a dramatic view of the harbour. The Romanesque Revival building was designed by . . . — — Map (db m79032) HM
English
Born in Scotland, Carson came to Newfoundland as a physician in 1808, and became an ardent advocate of social and political reform. He was leader in the campaign for an elected legislature, established in 1832, and helped bring . . . — — Map (db m79033) HM
Government House
Built between 1827 and 1831 by the Royal Engineers for Sir
Thomas Cochrane, this building was the official residence
of the governor of Newfoundland until Confederation in
1949, when it became the residence of . . . — — Map (db m285986) HM
Rennie's Mill Road Historic District
In the aftermath of the city's Great Fire of 1846, Rennie's Mill Road was developed as a residential area where the prosperous residents sought tranquil and safe accommodations away from the . . . — — Map (db m302017) HM
The threat to Newfoundland's security and to her commerce
that developed during the American Revolution increased the
urgency of completing the fortification of St. John's. Colonel
Robert Pringle of the Royal Engineers, Commandant of . . . — — Map (db m289798) HM
Fort William
Established on this site in 1697, Fort William served as the original
headquarters of the English garrison
in Newfoundland during a period of
intense Anglo-French competition
for colonial power. Commanding
the . . . — — Map (db m289805) HM
This scholarly English lawyer played a pivotal role in
shaping the judiciary system in Newfoundland. On his
recommendation a civil Supreme Court was created in
1791, and then a permanent court with added criminal
jurisdiction in 1792. . . . — — Map (db m289902) HM
A native of Devon and half-brother of Walter Raleigh,
Humphrey Gilbert was one of the first Englishmen to propose
the establishment of colonies in North America. In 1583 as
leader of an expedition to seek a likely place for a . . . — — Map (db m289802) HM
The Newfoundland National War Memorial
Unveiled in 1924, this imposing monument honours the service of Newfoundlanders
and Labradorians during the First World War. Its construction was paid for in part by community fundraising by . . . — — Map (db m286008) HM
While church services were held at Quidi Vidi from an earlier
date, in 1834 Anglicans, Methodists, and Congregationalists combined to build a church here. Co-operation failing, the original
building fell into decay and the property . . . — — Map (db m289794) HM
Mallard Cottage
Built sometime between 1820 and 1840, this picturesque, one-and-one-half storey
cottage was the home of the Mallard family who settled in Quidi Vidi at the
beginning of the 19th century. With its low hipped-roof, . . . — — Map (db m285984) HM
This is the site of the oldest known First
Nations funerary monument in North
America. Dating to the Maritime Archaic
period about 7,700 years ago, the carefully
built mound of rocks over a stone burial
box marked the grave of a young . . . — — Map (db m289807) HM
English:
This mound of rocks is the earliest known funeral monument in the new world and marks the burial place of an Indian child who died about 7500 years ago. The Maritime Archaic people, to whom the child belonged, occupied this area . . . — — Map (db m79551) HM
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