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6 \u2013 Canada’s Islands and their National Historic Sites<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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ARCTIC<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Baffin Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cultural Heritage
<\/strong>Inuksuk, Enukso Point<\/p>\n

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Inuit site featuring a hundred stone mounds
Designated in 1969; a plaque was dedicated in 1984<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Beechy Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Beechy Island Sites<\/p>\n

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Sites linked to the Arctic exploration of the 19th century
Designated in 1993\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Blacklead Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Blacklead Island whaling post, Blacklead Island<\/p>\n

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First Nation and European whaling post
Designated in 1985<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Devon Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>Refuge Port, Refuge Port<\/p>\n

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Period of occupation dating back to pre-European contact; began with Norwegian colonies
Designated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Igloolik Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>Igloolik Island Archaeological Site, Igloolik Island<\/p>\n

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Site reveals continuous occupation from 2000 B.C. to 1000 A.D.
Designated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kekerten Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Kekerten Island whaling post, Kekerten Island<\/p>\n

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First Nations and European whaling post
Designated in 1985<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

King William Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Erebus and Terror, Erebus Bay, King William Island<\/p>\n

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Ships of the last Franklin expedition
Designated in 1992
\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kodlunarn Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Kodlunarn Island<\/p>\n

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Martin Frobisher\u2019s home and foundry (1576-1578), Kodlunarn Island
Designated in 1964<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n


<\/em><\/strong>Sentry Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada<\/strong>\u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>Arvia’juaq and Qikiqtaarjuk, Quikitarjuak, Sentry Island<\/p>\n

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Inuit summer campsite; noted for its rich history and in situ resources
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ARCTIC (Northwest Territories)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melville Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Parry’s Rock winter campsite, Winter Harbour, Melville Island<\/p>\n

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Winter campsite of the William Parry expedition during his search for the Northwest Passage in 1819
Designated in 1930; a plaque was dedicated in 1909<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n


ATLANTIC
<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong>Prince Edward Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Stands as a beautiful example of the high Victorian gothic style of the Victorian apogee, 1897-1907
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1996<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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National Centre dedicated to the performing arts and remarkable example of brutalist architecture in Canada
Designated in 2003<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>All Souls Chapel, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Remarkable neo-gothic chapel of the Victorian apogee; noted for its murals (1888)
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1994<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dundas Terrace, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Neo-Queen Anne style residential building built in 1889
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tryon United Church, Tryon<\/p>\n

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Stands as a beautiful example of the neo-gothic of the Victorian apogee, 1881
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1992<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fairholm, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Picturesque Villa dating from 1839
Designated in 1992; a plaque was dedicated in 1993<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Kensington Prince Edward Island Railway Station, Kensington<\/p>\n

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Stone station built in 1904; a beautiful example of picturesque architecture
Designated in 1976; a plaque was dedicated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dalvay-by-the-Sea Hotel , Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada<\/p>\n

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Neo-Queen Anne summer resort hotel built between 1896 and 1899
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1994<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Governor\u2019s Hotel, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Neoclassical style building; served as a residence to the King\u2019s representative Designated in 1971; a plaque was dedicated in 1973<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. John Courthouse<\/p>\n

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Neo-roman sandstone courthouse (1900-1904)
Designated in 1980; a plaque was dedicated in 1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Apoth\u00e9caris Hall, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Site of a notorious 19th century pharmacy
Designated in 1969; a plaque was dedicated in 1970<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Farmers’ Bank of Rustico, South Rustico<\/p>\n

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One of Canada\u2019s first credit unions, established in 1864
Designated in 1959\/70; a plaque was dedicated in 1971<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Roma \u00e0 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Brudenell Point<\/p>\n

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Site of an Acadian fishing and trading post from 1732 to 1745
Designated in 1933; a plaque was dedicated in 1936<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Great George Street, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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19th century streetscape linked to the birth of Confederation
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1992.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Port-la-Joye-Fort-Amherst, Rocky Point<\/p>\n

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Remains of a British fort and a French fort
Designated in 1958<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Province House, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Neoclassical building where the accord leading to the British North America Act was signed
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Strathgartney Homestead, Bonshaw<\/p>\n

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This site stands as a reminder of the land regime that dominated political and social life on PEI for over a century
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Institutional Heritage
<\/strong>Old Post Office, Summerside<\/p>\n

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Building which stands as a symbol of the Federal presence in Canada (1883-1887)
Designated in 1983; a plaque was dedicated in 1986<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ardgowan, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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House built around 1850 and home to William Henry Pope, Father of Confederation
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1982<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Charlottetown City Hall, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Prince Edward Island \u2019s oldest town hall built in 1888
Designated in 1984; a plaque was dedicated in 1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Governor\u2019s Hotel, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Residence of the king\u2019s representative; neoclassical style building
Designated in 1971; a plaque was dedicated in 1973<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Alberton Courthouse, Alberton<\/p>\n

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Courthouse built in 1877
Designated in 1980; a plaque was dedicated in 1986<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

New Brunswick<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beaubears Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Archaeological Heritage
<\/strong>Beaubears Island Ship Building, Beaubears Island<\/p>\n

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Archaeological site associated with ship building in the 19th century
Designated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Boish\u00e9bert, Beaubears Island<\/p>\n

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Acadian refugee colony (1756-1759)
Designated in 1930; a plaque was dedicated in 1931<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Grand Manan Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Seal Cove herring smoking huts, Seal Cove, Grand Manan<\/p>\n

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Herring smoking huts and related structures linked to the herring fishery at the end of the 19th century
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ile de La Valli\u00e8re<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Institutional Heritage
<\/strong>Ile de La Valli\u00e8re, Aulac<\/p>\n

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Acadian capital from 1678 to 1684
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1927<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Minister’s Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>Minister’s Island<\/p>\n

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Cultural landscape; seasonal estate built at the end of the 19th century by Sir William Van Horne
Designated in 1996<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Miscou Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>Miscou Island Lighthouse<\/p>\n

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Octagonal shape, colonial lighthouse of Chaleurs Bay
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1977<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Partridge<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Partridge Island Quarantine Station, Saint John<\/p>\n

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Established in 1830 to prevent the propagation of smallpox
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1987<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cape<\/em><\/strong> Breton Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Alexander-Graham-Bell, Baddeck<\/p>\n

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In recognition of the famous inventor
Designated in 1952; a plaque was dedicated in 1958\/1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Peters Canal, St. Peters<\/p>\n

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Navigational canal; build in the 19th century
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1931<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marconi, Table Head<\/p>\n

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Site of the first radiotelegraph station in Canada
Designated in 1985<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nova Scotia Coal Fields, Sydney<\/p>\n

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Remnants and resources associated with the coal industry
Designated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Historical Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wolfe\u2019s landing, Kennington Cove<\/p>\n

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The landing that lead to the take over of Louisbourg in 1758
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1930<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Louisbourg Fortress, Louisbourg<\/p>\n

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Reconstruction of an 18th century French Fortress
Designated in 1920; a plaque was dedicated in 1925<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sainte-Anne\/Port Dauphin, Englistown<\/p>\n

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Structure preceding Louisbourg
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1930<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Peters , St. Peters<\/p>\n

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Trading post and French fort, 1650-1758
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1931<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marconi Radiotelegraph Tower, Port Morien<\/p>\n

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First public station to insure regular intercontinental radiotelegraphy
Designated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ile Chapel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada<\/strong> \u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>Ile Chapel, Chapel Island<\/p>\n

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An important Mi\u2019kmaq meeting site, also a site for government and spiritual site
Designated in 2003<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Georges<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Georges Island, Halifax<\/p>\n

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Defence structure built in the Halifax Harbour, including Fort Charlotte Designated in 1965<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Grassy Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Grassy Island Fort<\/p>\n

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18th century British fishing centre; ruins of fortifications dating back to the 18th century
Designated in 1962<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

McNab<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Fort McNab, Halifax<\/p>\n

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Fort built in 1889 to defend the Halifax harbour
Designated in 1965<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n


Canso<\/em><\/strong> Islands<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Canso Islands , Canso<\/p>\n

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Fishing site from the 16 th century to the 18 th century
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1928<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sambro Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Sambro Island Lighthouse<\/p>\n

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Canada\u2019s oldest Canada dating back to 1758
Designated in 1937; a plaque was dedicated in 1939<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Newfoundland<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Archeological Heritage
<\/strong>Indian Point, Red Indian Lake<\/p>\n

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Documented Beothuk site
Designated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

L’Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony<\/p>\n

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A unique Viking site; several archaeological proofs have been found in North America
Designated in 1968; a plaque was dedicated in 1985<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Okak, Okak<\/p>\n

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Archaeological site where vestiges of several cultures have been found
Designated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Port au Choix, Port au Choix<\/p>\n

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Ancient burial site and site of pre-European contact occupation
Designated in 1970<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Red Bay, Red Bay<\/p>\n

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16th century, Basque whaling port; Saddle Island is one the best conserved site of archaeological vestiges
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Beothuk Site, Boyd’s Cove<\/p>\n

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Important archaeological site for Beothuk history
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

l’Anse-Amour Funerary site, L’Anse-Amour<\/p>\n

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Funerary site and symbols of ancient maritime culture
Designated in 1978; a plaque was dedicated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>Bank of British North America, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Stands as a beautiful example of Italian style, 1848-1850
Designated in 1991; a plaque was dedicated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Old Carbonear Station ( Newfoundland Railway), Carbonear<\/p>\n

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Building which stands as a reminder of Newfoundland rail system (1917)
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rennie’s Mill Road, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Stands as a Beautiful example of a 19th century residential street
Designated in 1987; a plaque was dedicated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. John the Baptist Catholic Basilica, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Roman Catholic Basilica dating back to 1841; it stands as a symbol of the influence of the Catholic Church in Newfoundland (1841-55)
Designated in 1983; a plaque was dedicated in 1984<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Remarkable example of the neo-gothic style, 1847; an example of architect G. G. Scott\u2019s work
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1981<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Christ Church\/Quidi Vidi Church, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Old church; stands as an example of the architecture of Newfoundland\u2019s isolated villages of the 19th century
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1976<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cottage Mallard, St. John\u2019s<\/p>\n

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Vernacular building built by Irish immigrants between 1820 and 1840
Designated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hawthorne Cottage, Brigus<\/p>\n

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Picturesque cottage; Captain Bob Bartlett\u2019s residence from 1875 to 1946
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1982<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Large, neo-gothic church built between 1864 and 1881
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Grates Cove walls landscape, Grates Cove<\/p>\n

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Pastures and gardens surrounded by stone walls; a reminder of the sense of community typical of Newfoundland<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Winterholme, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Neo-Queen Anne style manor built in 1905
Designated in 1991; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Newfoundland Railway Head Office, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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The administrative office and terminal of Newfoundland\u2019s rail system (1903)
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 1994<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Water Street District, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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This district was St. John\u2019s commercial hub in the mid-19th century
Designated in 1987; a plaque was dedicated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Battle Harbour Historic District, Battle harbour<\/p>\n

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District which stands as a reminder of small isolated fishing outports of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20 th century
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Port Union Historic Arrondissement, Port Union<\/p>\n

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City built and administered by a union
Designated in 1998; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Murray buildings, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Commercial waterfront building of the mid-19 th century
Designated in 1976; a plaque was dedicated in 1980<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fleur de Lys Soapstone Quarry, Baie Verte<\/p>\n

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Dorset Inuit stone extraction site
Designated in 1982; a plaque was dedicated in 1996<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ryan Buildings, Bonavista<\/p>\n

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Group of buildings linked to the establishment of fishing industry on the east coast
Designated in 1987<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Cape Spear, Cape Spear<\/p>\n

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The oldest fort to have survived on Newfoundland (1836)
Designated in 1962; a plaque was dedicated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Castle Hill, Placentia<\/p>\n

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French and British fortifications of the 17th and 18th century
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1973<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Avalon Colony, Ferryland<\/p>\n

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Site of the first English colony in Canada, dating back to 1621
Designated in 1953; a plaque was dedicated in 1969<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Second World War Coastal Defence, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Point of assembly and shelter for convoys during the War World II; this area was known as the rampart of the Atlantic
Designated in 1993; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fort Amherst , St, John’s<\/p>\n

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Site of the of the 1777 fortifications in the St. John\u2019s harbour
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1970<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fort Townshend, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Headquarters of the Newfoundland Garrison from 1779 to 1871
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1953<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fort William, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Headquarters of the Newfoundland Garrison from 1618 to 1779
Designated in 1952; a plaque was dedicated in 1953<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Harbour Grace Courthouse, Harbour Grace<\/p>\n

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The oldest courthouse in Newfoundland dating back to 1830
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1981<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cape Pine Lighthouse<\/p>\n

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Old cylindrical, cast iron lighthouse built in 1851
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1977<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cape Race Lighthouse<\/p>\n

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Lighthouse built on a strategic location for nearby maritime routes
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1977<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Thomas Parsonage\/Attendant\u2019s house and garden, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Residence and military depot built in 1818
Designated in 1968; a plaque was dedicated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Signal Hill, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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A reminder of the role of Signal Hill in St. John\u2019s protection; the site is also home to the Cabot tower
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1961<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Lawrence River and Basin ( Quebec)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
Grosse-Ile<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial<\/p>\n

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Quarantine station for all new immigrants from 1832 to 1937
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1980\/1998
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Ile aux Basques<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Ile aux Basques<\/p>\n

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Was home to the highest concentration of French Basques settlements in the St. Lawrence estuary for the period of 1584 to 1637
Designated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Ile Jesus ( Montreal Archipelago)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Patrimoine institutionnel
<\/strong>Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary<\/p>\n

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Important Federal prison founded in 1873
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Island<\/em><\/strong> of Montreal ( Montreal archipelago)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>The Old Customs Building of Montreal, Montreal<\/p>\n

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An exceptional example of John Ostell\u2019s Palladian architecture, 1836-1838
Designated in 1997; a plaque was dedicated in 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marlborough Apartments, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Neo-Queen Anne style residential building built in 1900
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Senneville historic District, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Stands as an example of the architecture and design of the 19th and 20th century
Designated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bank of Montreal, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Sandstone building of neo-Queen Anne style built in 1894
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Church of French neo-gothic architecture attended by Montreal’s Irish population, 1843-1847
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicatedion 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Neo-gothic Cathedral (1857-1860)
Designated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Stands as a reminder of Rome\u2019s Saint Peter\u2019s Basilica; important symbol of the ultramontain movement in Canada (1870-1894)
Designated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mont-Royal Cemetery, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Cemetery founded in 1852, of exceptional design and cost (rural style)
Designated in 1998; a plaque was dedicated in 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Design inspired by the French and American models of the 19th century design; displays a great variety of funerary monuments
Designated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Wilson Chambers Building, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Commercial building built of stone in a neo-gothic style in 1868
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. George Anglican Church, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Beautiful neo-gothic, stone church built in 1869-1870
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Notre-Dame Catholic Church\/Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal<\/p>\n

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One of the first neo-gothic churches (1823-1829) and one of Montreal\u2019s monuments
Designated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Erskine and American Church ( United Church temple), Montreal<\/p>\n

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Great neo-roman church accented with Tiffany stain glass (1893-1894)
Designated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Saint-L\u00e9on de Westmount Church, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Decorated with traditional frescos; Guido Nincheri (1901-1903)
Designated in 1997; a plaque dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. James United Church, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Church accented with Victorian decor in its large amphitheatre; Sunday school inspired by the Akron plan (1887-1888)
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Canadian Pacific Windsor Station, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Majestic neo-roman style building serving both as a terminal and an office building (1888-1889)
Designated in 1975; a plaque was dedicated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Grey Sisters Hospital, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Hospital rebuilt in 1765 by Mother Marguerite d’Youville
Designated in 1973; a plaque was dedicated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montreal Town hall, Montreal<\/p>\n

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First town hall to be used as such as its sole purpose; Second Empire style building (1872-18)
Designated in 1984<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Saint-Sulpice Seminary Gardens, Montreal<\/p>\n

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One of Canada\u2019s old gardens to have survived to this day (circa 1650)
Designated in 1980<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cartier House, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Building constructed in 1812-1813; an example of the urban architecture of the time
Designated in 1982<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

George-Stephen House\/Mount Stephen Club, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Renaissance style house, the construction of which began in 1880
Designated in 1971; a plaque was dedicated in 1982<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Van-Horne House\/Shaughnessy, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Large Second Empire style home built in 1874
Designated in 1973; a plaque was dedicated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Masonic Memorial Temple, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Temple which stands as a very refined example of the end of the classic Beaux-Arts style; a allegorical representation the enlightened ideas of the Free Masons
Designated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National Monument, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Cultural property of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 1893
Designated in 1885; a plaque was dedicated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

H.-Vincent-Meredith Residence, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Lovely neo-Queen Anne style home dedicated in 1896
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sir-George-\u00c9tienne Cartier House, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Townhouse built in 1830; it was the residence of the brilliant 19 th century politician
Designated in 1964; a plaque was dedicated in 1980<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Outremont Theatre, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Luxurious cinema of the 1920s; Art Deco style and ambiance
Designated in 1993<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rialto Theatre, Monteal<\/p>\n

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Traditional Beaux-Arts style theatre of exceptional interest
Designated in 1993<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trafalgar Lodge, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Neo-gothic style villa, built in 1848, Montreal
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cultural Heritage
<\/strong>St. George Orthodox Church, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Stands as a symbol of the culture and traditions of the Syrian orthodox community in Canada (1939-1940)
Designated in 1999; a plaque was dedicated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Notre-Dame-de-la-D\u00e9fense Church, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Sanctuary to the largest Italian community in Canada
Designated in 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Montreal Forum, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Stands as a symbol of the importance of hockey in Quebec\u2019s national culture; closely tied to the Montreal Canadians.
Designated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

La Main, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Historical sector that stands as a reminder of the growth of Montreal\u2019s cultural communities; retains close to ties to immigration
D\u00e9signation en 1996 et plaque en 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Lachine Canal, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Navigational canal with 5 locks, bridges and rail bridges
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1931\/2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fur Trade, Lachine<\/p>\n

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A very important industry in shaping Canada\u2019s history
Designated in 1968<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lachine Canal Manufacturing Complex, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Manufacturing and industrial complex from 1880 to1940; the complex included 12 manufacturing groups, totalling 41 buildings
Designated in 1996<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

LeBer LeMoyne House, Lachine<\/p>\n

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The oldest buildings linked to Charles LeMoyne and to the fur trade during the French regime
Designated in 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Merchants Textile Factory, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Cotton mill built in 1882
Designated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Historic Heritage
<\/strong>Rivi\u00e8re-des-Prairies Battle\/Grou Battle, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Site where French and English fought in 1690
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1925<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes Battle, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Site where the French defeated the Iroquois in 1689
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1928\/1972<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Berceau de Montr\u00e9al, Montreal<\/p>\n

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The founding of Ville-Marie (now Montreal) in 1642 by the Sieur de Maisonneuve
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1926\/1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hochelaga, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Iroquois village to which Jacques Cartier travelled in 1535
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1925<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sulpiciens Towers\/Fort de la Montagne, Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n

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Towers dating back to the end of the 17th century; at one time a fort
Designated in 1970<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Institutional Heritage
<\/strong>De Ramezay Castle\/Maison des Indes, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Building built in 1705 for Claude de Ramezay, Governor of Montreal
Designated in 1949; a plaque was dedicated in 1974<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bonsecours Market, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Remarkable public building of the19th century, built on the waterfront ( Old Port)
D\u00e9signation en 1984<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Monklands\/Villa Maria Convent, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Palladian style house, home to Governor, built in 1794-1803
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1954<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Society and Community Heritage
<\/strong>Hershey Pavilion, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Nurses\u2019 residence; played an important role in nursing culture
Designated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mailloux Pavilion, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Nurses\u2019 residence; played an important role in nursing culture
Designated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ile d’Orl\u00e9ans<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Mauvide-Genest Manor, Saint-Jean d’Orl\u00e9ans<\/p>\n

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Remarkable Seigniorial manor built in the mid 18th century (1734)
Designated in 1993<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Seigneurie de l’\u00eele d’Orl\u00e9ans, Saint-Jean d’Orl\u00e9ans<\/p>\n

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Manor built at the beginning of the French regime; an excellent example of seigneuries
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Perrot<\/em><\/strong> Island (Montreal Archipelago)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Stone Mill and Home, Notre-Dame-de-l’\u00eele-Perrot<\/p>\n

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An exceptional group of home and industrial buildings dating back to the 18 th century
Designated in 1969<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ile Verte<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

H<\/strong>istorical Heritage
<\/strong>Ile Verte Lighthouse, Ile Verte<\/p>\n

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Tower built in 1809; first lighthouse to be built on the St. Lawrence River Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1976<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>St. Lawrence Islands (National Park)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

H<\/strong>istoric Heritage
<\/strong>Cathart Tower, St. Lawrence Islands National Park<\/p>\n

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Stone fortification of the British Empire; built in the mid 19th century
Designated in 1989<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

GREAT LAKES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bois Blanc Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historic Heritage
<\/strong>Bois Blanc Island Blockhaus<\/p>\n

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Wooden Blockhaus built in 1839 following the Rebellion of 1837
Designated in 1961<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Cairn Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historic Heritage
<\/strong>Cairn-de-Glengarry<\/p>\n

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Conical stone monument dedicated to the regiments of Glengarry and Argyle (1840)
Designated in 1921<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chimney Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Bridge Island\/Chimney Island<\/p>\n

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Naval base in the War of 1812
Designated in 1936; a plaque was dedicated in 1937<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christian Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Society and Community Heritage
<\/strong>Sainte-Maire Fort II, Christian Island<\/p>\n

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Huron Jesuit mission (1649-1650)
Designated in 1920; a plaque was dedicated in 1923<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Royal<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong> (Chimney)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>Levis Fort, Johnstown<\/p>\n

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Conical stone monument dedicated to the Glengarry and Argyle (1840)
Designated in 1921<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Manitoulin Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Sheguiandah<\/p>\n

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Site of a pre-European contact quarry
Designated in 1954<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Joseph Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Heritage
<\/strong>St. Joseph Fort, Christian Island<\/p>\n

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British military post on the western front during the War of 1812
Designated in 1923; a plaque was dedicated in 1928<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wolfe Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>Wolfe Island Townhouse, Wolfe Island<\/p>\n

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Rural townhouse built in 1856; Italian style construction
Designated in 1984; a plaque was dedicated in 1992<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

PACIFIC
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<\/em><\/strong>Pike<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada<\/strong>\u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>Metlakatla Passage, Pike Island<\/p>\n

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Site of theTsimshian Indian winter villages
Designated in 1972<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vancouver Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural Heritage
<\/strong>223, Robert Street, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Neo-Queen style residence (1905)
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Ann Academy, Victoria<\/p>\n

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19th century girls\u2019 private school
Designated in 1989; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The old Victoria Courthouse, Victoria<\/p>\n

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First courthouse built in British Columbia; eclectic architecture<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

St. Andrew’s Catholic Cathedral<\/p>\n

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Lovely example of high Victorian gothic style of the Victorian apogee (1892)
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1992<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Church of Our Lord, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Lovely example of the Carpenter neo-gothic style of the west coast
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Craigdarroch, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Large noble sandstone home belonging to James Dunsmuir (1887-1890)
Designated in 1992; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Estate of British Columbia\u2019s Lieutenant Governor, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Cultural landscape and residence of provincial Governors and Lieutenant Governors
Designated in 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Malahat Building and Victoria\u2019s Old Customs Building, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Victoria\u2019s first customs building (1873-1876)
Designated in 1987<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rogers Building, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Neo-Queen Anne style building, home to Rogers’ Chocolates (1903)
Designated in 1991; a plaque was dedicated in 1996<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hatley Park\/Royal Roads Military College, Colwood<\/p>\n

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Beautiful Canadian example of an Edwardian park; beautifully conserved gardens
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Victoria Town Hall, Victoria<\/p>\n

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The oldest town hall in the western Canada; Second Empire style (1878-1890)
Designated in 1977; a plaque was dedicated in 1979<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Empress Hotel, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Famous castle-style hotel built by the Rail society (1904-1908)
Designated in 1980; a plaque was dedicated in 1985<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Pointe Ellice House\/O’Reilly House, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Old picturesque house and gardens (1861)
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1991<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Craigflower Manor , Victoria<\/p>\n

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Lovely example of a residence having belonged to the agricultural colonisation company
Designated in 1964; a plaque was dedicated in 1972\/89<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cultural Heritage
<\/strong>Emily-Carr House, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Natal home of Emily Carr; old west coast Italian home (1863-1864)
Designated in 1964<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Emanuel congregation Synagogue, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Canada \u2019s oldest synagogue; dates back to 1863
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Royal Theatre , Victoria<\/p>\n

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Variety theatre of classical inspiration
Designated in 1987; a plaque was dedicated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Heritage<\/strong>
<\/strong>Fort Victoria, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Site of a trading post established by the Hudson Bay Company in 1843
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1952<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mclean Mill, Port Alberni<\/p>\n

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Group of buildings and sawmill tools (1926-1927)
Designated in 1989; a plaque was dedicated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fisgard Lighthouse, Colwood<\/p>\n

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First permanent lighthouse to be built on the west coast (1859-1860)
Designated in 1961; a plaque was dedicated in 1982<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Building, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Old railway building of the west coast (1913)
Designated in 1992; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Historic Heritage
<\/strong>Fort Rodd Hill, Colwood<\/p>\n

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Fort built at the end of the 19th century to ensure the defence of Victoria and of Esquimalt
Designated in 1958; a plaque was dedicated in 1962<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bay Street Drill Hall, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Fortress style drill hall of the World War I, 1914-1915
Designated in1989; a plaque was dedicated in 1993<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Victoria Chinatown, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Canada\u2019s oldest Chinatown; still stands as a coherent group of historical buildings
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 1997<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Esquimalt Naval Site, Esquimalt<\/p>\n

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Historical naval district; noted for its important buildings
Designated in 1995<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kiixin Village and Fortress, Bamfield<\/p>\n

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Archaeological site of the native village and fortress; site filled with important archaeological vestiges
Designated in 1998; a plaque was dedicated in 2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Society and Community Heritage
<\/strong>Begbie Hall, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Nurses\u2019 residences; an important part of the nursing culture
Designated in 1997; a plaque was dedicated in 2003<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Craigflower School , Victoria<\/p>\n

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The oldest school on the west coast; built in 1854-1855
Designated in 1964; a plaque was dedicated in 1986<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Haida Gwai (Queen Charlotte Islands)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada<\/strong>\u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>Nan Sdins, National Park Reserve of Canada, Gwaii Haanas<\/p>\n

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Vestiges of Ha\u00efda longhouses and totem poles
Designated in 1981<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tanu<\/p>\n

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Ancien Ha\u00efda village, National Park Reserve of Canada, Gwaii Haanas
Designated in 1972<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

New Gold Harbour Village, Haina<\/p>\n

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Site of a Ha\u00efda village
Designated in 1972<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kiusta Village, Kiusta<\/p>\n

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Ancient Ha\u00efda village
Designated in 1972<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nootka<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cultural Heritage
<\/strong>Site of the Whaler\u2019s Sanctuary, Yuquot<\/p>\n

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Site where native rituals were performed; the sanctuary has been removed Designated in 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yuquot, Friendly Cove<\/p>\n

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Site of a Spanish establishment (1789-1795)
Designated in 1923; a plaque was dedicated in 1924\/2002<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Triple<\/em><\/strong> Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Heritage
<\/strong>Triple Island Lighthouse<\/p>\n

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Remarkable concrete lighthouse built in on isolated island (1920)
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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