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@hrcheritage

Research centre at the University of Waterloo that covers all aspects of heritage, including built, cultural, natural and intangible heritage.

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Tucked on Mount Royal’s slopes, Westmount is rich in architecture—from the Beaux-Arts Westmount Park Pavilion to neo-Tudor, built 1890–1930. Once a Victorian suburb, it’s now a historic district where elegant homes still shine. #Architecture #Quebec bit.ly/3Tc5d93

Tucked on Mount Royal’s slopes, Westmount is rich in architecture—from the Beaux-Arts Westmount Park Pavilion to neo-Tudor, built 1890–1930. Once a Victorian suburb, it’s now a historic district where elegant homes still shine. #Architecture #Quebec bit.ly/3Tc5d93
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Halton Hills may grant #heritage status to Acton’s Prospect Park & Fairy Lake, historic landscapes shaped by residents for industry & leisure for nearly 150 years. July 11–20 #HistoricPlacesDays, celebrating Canada’s layered past! bit.ly/4ksoMVC

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Mi’kmaq communities and Parks Canada are forming co-management boards for PEI’s National Parks and the new Pituamkek National Park Reserve, a 50km coastal landscape rich in ecology and culture. A major step in #Indigenous led stewardship. bit.ly/4lMMj4Y

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Amnesty International Canada is alarmed by Bill C-5, warning it could sideline #Indigenous rights by allowing projects to bypass key consent protections. Critics say it threatens reconciliation and the UN Declaration on the #Rights of Indigenous Peoples. bit.ly/3GxlxOW

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Freedom Culinary Culture, a new Halifax waterfront kiosk, celebrates African Nova Scotian heritage through traditional dishes and local art. Founded by Dean Lucas, it aims to educate visitors and empower youth to preserve and honor their culture. #Halifax bit.ly/4nIEA9S

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Once a gateway for new Canadians, the Champlain Maritime Station (1959) in Québec City still stands out for its bold International Style, stacked volumes, sleek concrete, and ribbon windows. A modernist and minimalist icon shaped by history. #architecture bit.ly/4kxyZAl

Once a gateway for new Canadians, the Champlain Maritime Station (1959) in Québec City still stands out for its bold International Style, stacked volumes, sleek concrete, and ribbon windows. A modernist and minimalist icon shaped by history. #architecture bit.ly/4kxyZAl
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Overlooking the Plains of Abraham, the Québec Armoury (1938–39) is a rare example of military Château-style architecture. Once used for arms inspection, it now houses HMCS Montcalm and stands as a striking symbol of heritage and purpose. #architecture bit.ly/46vCTpR

Overlooking the Plains of Abraham, the Québec Armoury (1938–39) is a rare example of military Château-style architecture. Once used for arms inspection, it now houses HMCS Montcalm and stands as a striking symbol of heritage and purpose. #architecture bit.ly/46vCTpR
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For over a century, Tamaracouta was home to one of the world’s oldest Scouts camps. Now, this historic site in Mille-Isles, QC, is becoming a conservation zone and eco-tourism hub, preserving its cultural legacy while linking key wildlife corridors. bit.ly/44VfT1e

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Ministers Island, a national historic site near Saint Andrews, #NB, may close without urgent provincial funding. Home to former CP Railway’s president Van Horne & vital Indigenous heritage, the site draws 24K+ visitors annually. Time is running out. bit.ly/4o2rkg9

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B.C. is preparing major updates to its Heritage Conservation Act by spring 2026. The goal: streamline rules, strengthen protection for #Indigenous cultural sites & greater role for First Nations around development, heritage, & ancestral remains. #BC bit.ly/4f5tszJ

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The Tamil Community Centre in #Scarborough, a project by and for the community, may face setbacks if $15M isn’t raised by Sept. 27. Planned: museum, library, mental health & youth spaces. A cultural, #heritage & language hub years in the making. #Toronto surl.li/bfungb

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Standing tall in Victoria since 1915, the Bay Street Drill Hall blends Tudor Revival flair with military might. Once one of Canada’s largest armouries, its fortress-like design and rich history reflect a proud era of militia training and civic support. #BC bit.ly/45e3uqt

Standing tall in Victoria since 1915, the Bay Street Drill Hall blends Tudor Revival flair with military might. Once one of Canada’s largest armouries, its fortress-like design and rich history reflect a proud era of militia training and civic support. #BC bit.ly/45e3uqt
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Built in 1892, St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Victoria is a striking blend of red brick, slate, and stone. With its twin towers, soaring spire, and intricate Gothic details, it stands as a powerful symbol of 19th-century craftsmanship and faith. surl.li/ianxwo

Built in 1892, St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Victoria is a striking blend of red brick, slate, and stone. With its twin towers, soaring spire, and intricate Gothic details, it stands as a powerful symbol of 19th-century craftsmanship and faith. surl.li/ianxwo
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Discover 6,000+ years of northern plains #Indigenous culture Karl-Heinz Limberg Heritage Park—FREE admission every August Sunday! Walk ancient trails, see bison & explore exhibits. A meaningful experience for all ages—thanks to SGI Canada. #Park #Saskatchewan bit.ly/45mTav4

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Explore Caldwell #FirstNation’s new reserve land through a 90-min guided tour led by community members. Learn about treaties, traditions,and sacred sites—ending at their first-ever pow wow and building lasting relations between neighbors. #Windsor #history bit.ly/4567sS7

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Over 35,000 artifacts—including Indigenous items, historic photos, and farming tools—face uncertainty as #Halton Region shutters its #heritage services. Historians say it’s a major loss to local #identity, research, #education & #history. #Ontario  bit.ly/4lfDmAs

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Big River, One Arrow & Muscowpetung #FirstNations secured “cows & plows” settlements—$208M, $124M, $99M—honouring #Treaty4 agricultural promises. Muscowpetung members get $40K each. #Rights #Policy bit.ly/4lgFQyr

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✨Once a booming hub shaped by rail, trade & bold #architecture, #Vancouver’s #Gastown Historic District still stuns with its late 1800s stone façades, red-brick charm, ornate lamps & “Gassy” Jack statue. A living piece of urban history. #Heritage #BC bit.ly/4oCPYoa

✨Once a booming hub shaped by rail, trade & bold #architecture, #Vancouver’s #Gastown Historic District still stuns with its late 1800s stone façades, red-brick charm, ornate lamps & “Gassy” Jack statue. A living piece of urban history. #Heritage #BC bit.ly/4oCPYoa
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🎭 Step into Vancouver’s “Grand Old Lady of Granville”—the Orpheum Theatre. Built in 1927 with triple-domed ceilings, terra cotta façade & lavish plasterwork, it thrives as a movie palace-turned-symphony hall, dazzling audiences. #Architecture #Heritage bit.ly/4lXLzdD

🎭 Step into Vancouver’s “Grand Old Lady of Granville”—the Orpheum Theatre. Built in 1927 with triple-domed ceilings, terra cotta façade & lavish plasterwork, it thrives as a movie palace-turned-symphony hall, dazzling audiences. #Architecture #Heritage bit.ly/4lXLzdD
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🎶 The Gov of Canada is investing $275K in #Montréal’s #MUTEK Festival (Aug 19–24, 2025)—supporting 120+ artists from 26 countries in digital art & electronic music. This funding boosts #culture, #heritage, creativity & tourism on a global stage. #music tinyurl.com/4chb3zr6