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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARKS CANADA Web site

Welcome to Parks Canada- An introduction to Parks Canada's role in protecting and presenting Canada's heritage. "Learning Links" lists the main educational sections on the Web site. Be sure to see also the "What's Our Story?", "National Historic Sites of Canada", "Planning Your Visit", and "Brainteasers!" sections.

National Historic Sites of Canada- Introductory and in-depth information about:

• searchable lists of the national historic sites administered by Parks Canada
• links to Web sites of national historic sites administered by partners of Parks Canada
• the role of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
• the National Historic Sites of Canada System Plan
• Features that include summary information, resources, and commemorations:
  • “Archaeology at Parks Canada”
  • “Canadian Women's History”
  • “Grave Sites of Canadian Prime Ministers”
  • “Women Winning the Vote in Canada”
  • “The Underground Railroad in Canada”
     

This Week in History - A key event that shaped Canada's past, present, and future is highlighted and explained each week. The Archives have their own search function.

What's New/New Releases and Backgrounders - Parks Canada news releases and accompanying detailed background information concerning nationally significant designations with a search function.

World Heritage- Information on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canada and other parts of the world.

3D Tours and Virtual Tours- Virtual tours of some of Canada's national historic sites.

Teacher's Corner - A collection of Parks Canada educational resources which correspond to the history and social studies curricula of many grade levels across the country that includes:

• "Commemorating Canada's History" - Discover how and why important Canadian places, people, and events are commemorated across the country. Includes a Historical Trivia quiz and fun Classroom Challenges.
• "Images of Parks Canada" - View more than 600 images of awesome experiences. Includes a Scavenger Hunt for elementary grades in Classroom Challenges.
• "Canadian Stories" - Ten introductory stories about inspiring Canadians, and important historical places and events linked to Canada's national historic sites, suitable for middle grades.

Click here to view a larger version of this image. (This image is larger than 450 pixels) Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada © Parks Canada

• subscription information
• Places in Time video: script and list of National Historic Sites featured in the video
• Curriculum Correlations: correlations between the activities in Our Roots, Our Future: Experiencing Canada's National Historic Sites in the Classroom and the history curriculum in each province and territory.