{"id":1083,"date":"2016-10-27T17:22:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T17:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.upei.ca\/iis\/?page_id=1083"},"modified":"2016-10-27T17:22:22","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T17:22:22","slug":"canadas-islands-national-historic-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.upei.ca\/testforneal\/research\/canadas-islands-database\/canadas-islands-national-historic-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada’s Islands Database: National Historic Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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7 \u2013 Canada’s Islands and National Historic Events<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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ARCTIC<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Baffin Island (Nunavut)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>The whaling industry in the eastern Arctic, Pond Inlet<\/p>\n

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Native and European whalers capture belugas and boreal whales
Designated in 1976<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n


Cornwallis Island (Nunavut)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>The 1954 voyage of the H.M.C.S. Labrador<\/em>, Resolute<\/p>\n

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First crossing of the Northwest Passage by an icebreaker
Designated in 1981<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Danish Island (Nunavut)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cultural Life
<\/strong>Fifth Thule Expedition<\/p>\n

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Danish expedition in 1921-1924; led to the discovery of the Thule culture of 900-1450
Designated in 1977; a plaque was dedicated in 1979<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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

Ellesmere Island ( Nunavut)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Science
<\/strong>First International Polar Year, Fort Conger<\/p>\n

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Scientific study headed by 11 countries, 1882-1883
Designated in 1982; a plaque was dedicated in 1985<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Herschell Island (Yukon)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Life
<\/strong>Herschell Island<\/p>\n

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Intercultural contact on Herschell Island; whaling industry in the western Arctic; Canadian sovereignty in the western Arctic
Designated in 1972; a plaque was dedicated in 1975<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Melville Island ( Northwest Territories)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Life
<\/strong>Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic archipelago<\/p>\n

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Events linked to the exercise of Canadian sovereignty
Designated in 1981<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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

Prince Edward Island<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

History
<\/strong>Discovery of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Jacques Cartier lands on the island\u2019s shores in 1534
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1934<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Selkirk Settlement, Belfast<\/p>\n

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800 Scottish settlers establish a settlement in 1803
Designated in 1954; a plaque was dedicated in 1991<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>Surveying the Island<\/p>\n

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Surveying of the island and its coast by Captain S. Holland from 1764 to 1766
Designated in 1932; a plaque was dedicated in 1935<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ice Boat Service, Cape Traverse<\/p>\n

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Winter postal service by ice boats across the Northumberland Strait (1827-1927)
Designated in 1955; a plaque was dedicated in 1970<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Pioneer Fox Farming, Alberton<\/p>\n

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Industry and techniques developed between 1880 and 1910
Designated in 1939; a plaque was dedicated in en 1940<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

First Underwater Telegraph Cable, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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First major underwater telegraph cable in North America (1852)
Designated in 1932; a plaque was dedicated in 1933<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Survey of the Gulf and River of St. Lawrence<\/p>\n

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First precise charts produced by Captain Henry W. Bayfield between 1827 and 1856<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Political Life
<\/strong>Land Claims, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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Disputes between landowners and tenants that led to strikes and riots between 1767 and 1866
Designated in 1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Prince Edward Island Becomes a Province, Charlottetown<\/p>\n

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The islands becomes the 7th province in 1873 after being granted ministerial responsibility in 1851
Designated in 1950; a plaque was dedicated in 1951<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Society
<\/strong>Ten Acadian National Conventions (1881-1937), Miscouche<\/p>\n

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These conventions played a key role in the affirmation of the national identity of the Acadian people
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Lennox<\/em><\/strong> Island ( Prince Edward Island)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>Malpeque Bay Mi’kmaqs, Lennox Island<\/p>\n

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Traditional Mi\u2019kmaq hunting, fishing and gathering grounds
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Newfoundland<\/em><\/strong> ( Newfoundland and Labrador)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

History
<\/strong>Cabot arrival in the New World, Cape Bonavista<\/p>\n

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Landing on the 24 June 1497; the beginning of the British Empire overseas
Designated in 1958; a plaque was dedicated in 1984<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Battle of Signal Hill, St. John\u2019s<\/p>\n

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The final battle of the Seven Year War in North America in 1762
Designated in 1959; a plaque was dedicated in 1961<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Carbonear Island , Carbonear<\/p>\n

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Defence efforts by British establishments against French attacks in 1697 and 1705
D\u00e9signation en 1954 et plaque en 1981<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

American Military Presence on Newfoundland, Argentia<\/p>\n

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Commemorates American military bases on Newfoundland during the Seconds World War
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Canadian Military Presence on Newfoundland, Site recommended for a plaque, Bootwood or St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Canadian military, naval and air presence was an integral part of the war effort
Designated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Torbay, Torbay<\/p>\n

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Landing of the British forces in 1762, before the battle of Signal Hill
Designated in 1952; a plaque was dedicated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Canada\u2019s First Inhabitants
<\/strong>B\u00e9othuks, Grand Falls<\/p>\n

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Native inhabitants on Newfoundland, now disappeared
Designated in 1955; a plaque was dedicated in 1980<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ancient Maritime Cemetaries\/Culture: Dorset to Phillips Garden, Port au Choix<\/p>\n

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Three cemetaries representing ancient maritime culture
Designated in 1982<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cultural Life
<\/strong>St. John’s Regatta, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Canada\u2019s oldest sporting event, dates back to 1826
Designated in 1989; a plaque was dedicated in 1992<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>French Shore, Port au Choix<\/p>\n

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Fishing and occupation disputes between French and English (1713-1904)
Designated in 1955; a plaque was dedicated in 1978<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fishing Industry on the East Coast of Canada, Bonavista<\/p>\n

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The most important industry in the economic development of the Atlantic Provinces
Designated in 1975<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Installation of the Transatlantic Underwater Cable, recommended site, Heart’s Content<\/p>\n

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From a technical point, represents a memorable event in the history of world telecommunications in the 19 th century
Designated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Basque Whaling in Labrador, Red Bay<\/p>\n

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Basque whaling in Labrador in the 16th century
Designated in 1979<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Alcock-Brown Transatlantic Flight, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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First non-stop transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland in 1919
Designated in 1950; a plaque was dedicated in 1952<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Transatlantic Flights, Harbour Grace<\/p>\n

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Harbour Grace aviation site; departure site of the first transatlantic (1919-1937)
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1954<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Political Life
<\/strong>Responsible Government, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Liberal premier P.F. Little forms a government in 1855
Designated in 1954; a plaque was dedicated in 1956<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Atlantic Charter, Placentia-Ship Harbour<\/p>\n

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The basis of the United Nations Charter established in 1941
Designated in 1973\/98; a plaque was dedicated in 1976<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Newfoundland \u2019s Entry into Confederation, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Newfoundland becomes the tenth Canadian province in 1949, following Joseph R. Smallwood\u2019s campaign
Designated in 1958; a plaque was dedicated in 1979<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Society
<\/strong>Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association (NONIA), recommended site, Pool’s Cove<\/p>\n

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Association for nursing care in remote areas; ensures various healthcare services in remote areas
Designated in 1998<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Bell<\/em><\/strong> Island ( Newfoundland)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Economic Life
<\/strong>Wabana Iron Mines, St. John’s<\/p>\n

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Bell Island mines rich in iron ore (1895-1966)
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 1991<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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

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

Political Life
<\/strong>Roosevelt, Franklin D. and Campobello Island<\/p>\n

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Roosevelt summer residence on is \u201cbeloved\u201d island
Designated in 1945; a plaque was dedicated in 1946<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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

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

Economic Life
<\/strong>Cape Breton-Newfoundland Cable, North Sydney<\/p>\n

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Essential portion of the first transatlantic cable completed in 1856
Designated in 1927; a plaque was dedicated in 1934<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Beginnings of the Coal Industry, Port Morien<\/p>\n

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Exploitation begin in 1720 in order to supply Louisbourg
Designated in 2003<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Canada first flight, Baddeck<\/p>\n

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Flight of the \u00abSilver Dart\u00bb in 1909; first flight in the British Empire
Designated in 1934<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Transatlantic Radiotelegraphy, Glace Bay<\/p>\n

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First transatlantic wireless communication from West to East ( England) in 1902
Designated in 1938; a plaque was dedicated in 1951<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cultural Life
<\/strong>The Constitution and the Rise of the Canadian Federation of Association Hearth-School, Baddeck<\/p>\n

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Made an important contribution to the welfare of Canadian children
Designated in 2003<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER (QUEBEC)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ile-aux-Coudres<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

History
<\/strong>Ile-aux-Coudres, Saint-Bernard-sur-mer<\/p>\n

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Named by Jacques Cartier; he celebrated mass on this site in 1535
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1928<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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

Island<\/em><\/strong> of Montreal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

History
<\/strong>Montreal \u2019s Surrender<\/p>\n

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Events surrounding the rendering of Montreal in 1760
Designated in 1952<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Great Peace of 1701, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Triumph of French diplomacy in North America during the colonial era; the signing of the treaty ended a century of war
Designated in 2000; a plaque was dedicated in 2001<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Lachine Massacre, Lachine<\/p>\n

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The massacre of 200 settlers by 1500 Iroquois in 1689
Designated in 1923; a plaque was dedicated in 1935<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cultural Life
<\/strong>Royal Montreal Curling Club, Montreal<\/p>\n

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First structured curling club in North America, 1807
Designated in 1953; a plaque was dedicated in 1954<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>Accommodation (Ship), Montreal<\/p>\n

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Canada\u2019s first steamship (Montreal-Quebec) 1809
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1928\/1986<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Fur Trade, Lachine<\/p>\n

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Key industry during the greater part of Canada\u2019s history
Designated in 1968<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Noorduyn “Norseman” Aviation Company, Dorval<\/p>\n

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High winged brush plane built in 1935
Designated in 1975; a plaque was dedicated in 1979<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Conception and construction of the Tubular Victoria Bridge, Montreal<\/p>\n

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An exceptional feat of engineering; the construction of the longest bridge of the time using steam-powered machinery
Designated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Black Rail Worker and the Efforts to Unionize, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Unions improved work relations and help to improve individual rights
Designated in 1994; a plaque was dedicated in 1999<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

First Transcontinental Train, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Departed from Montreal in 1886, it was the first regular transcontinental rail service
Designated in 1939; a plaque was dedicated in 1939<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lachine Rapids, Lachine<\/p>\n

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Obstacle which contributed to the economic and industrial development of Montreal Designated in 1982; a plaque was dedicated in 1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Postal Services, Montreal<\/p>\n

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First letter mail carrier service between Quebec City and Montreal in 1693; regular service began in 1763
Designated in 1927; a plaque was dedicated in 1938<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Voyageurs, Sainte-Anne de Bellevue<\/p>\n

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The role of \u201cvoyageurs\u201d in the exploration of the Canadian northwest
Designated in 1938<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Railcars, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Railcars remaining as a tribute to the Canadian Railway Historical Association
Designated in 1961<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Society
<\/strong>Notre-Dame Congregation , Montreal<\/p>\n

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Founded around 1650 by Marguerite Bourgeoys to oversee children\u2019s education
Designated in 1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Brothers of the Christian Schools, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Teaching order which founded commercial and agriculture school in the 1840s
Designated1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sisters of Providence, Montreal<\/p>\n

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Community founded in 1843 by \u00c9milie Gamelin to help the poor and the sick
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 1996<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sisters of Sainte-Anne, Lachine<\/p>\n

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Community founded in 1850 by Marie-Esther Blondin, devoted to teaching and caring for the sick
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 1995<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Grey Nuns of Montreal<\/p>\n

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Order founded in 1747 by Marguerite d’Youville to care for the sick
Designated in 1988<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Richelieu<\/em><\/strong> River ( Quebec)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ile-aux-Noix<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

History
<\/strong>Battle of Ile-aux-Noix, Ile-aux-Noix<\/p>\n

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War of 1812 and the capture of American sloops \u00abEagle\u00bb and \u00abGrowler\u00bb in 1813
Designated in 1923; a plaque was dedicated in 1927<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Royal Marine on Lake Champlain, Ile-aux-Noix<\/p>\n

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Canadian defence efforts in 1776-1777 and during the War of 1812-14
Designated in 1927; a plaque was dedicated in 1929<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

PACIFIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

History
<\/strong>Creation of the Province of British Columbia, Victoria<\/p>\n

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Province created in 1871
Designated in 1948; a plaque was dedicated in 1951<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Exploration of the Juan de Fuca Strait, Oak Bay<\/p>\n

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British, American, and Spanish explorations, beginning in 1787
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1925<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Migration of Black Pioneers to British Columbia, Saanichton<\/p>\n

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Influenced the history of British Columbia; this migration had an impact on religious, military and social institutions
Designated in 1997; a plaque was dedicated in 2000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economic Life
<\/strong>Pacifique Cable, Bamfield<\/p>\n

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A accomplishment of Sir Sanford Fleming, completed in 1902
Designated in 1927; a plaque was dedicated in 1930<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Forestry in British Columbia, Port Alberni<\/p>\n

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Physical characteristics and density of the Pacific forest led to specialised techniques in forest exploration
D\u00e9signation en 1943 et plaque en 1950<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nanaimo, Nanaimo<\/p>\n

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Site of the first commercial coal mine in British Columbia (1852)
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1927<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Old Town Victoria<\/p>\n

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Commercial district of western Canada\u2019s primary port until 1900
Designated in 1990<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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