Today I conclude this visit to the Canadian Museum of History. Coming out takes us into the same corridor that led into the Canadian History Hall. This part goes past more of the images of the country, with a light overlay topping a mirrored surface that presents Canada in a creative way. We begin with a passenger train crossing the Rockies.
The Terry Fox Memorial is in Newfoundland and Labrador, honouring the courageous athlete who fought cancer, lost a leg, ran a marathon of hope to cross the country, and died before reaching his goal. His example has left a big legacy behind, as each year, runs in his name are held across the world in the fight against cancer.
The Carleton Martello Tower can be found in New Brunswick.
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church is found in Quebec.
Here we have the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site in Saskatchewan.
The S.S. Klondike is a well known sight in the Yukon.
Prince Edward Island is home to Province House.
Cape Spear can be found in Newfoundland and Labrador. With the exclusion of Greenland, it is the easternmost point in North America.
Hartland Bridge in New Brunswick is the world's longest covered bridge.
The Chateau Frontenac is found in Quebec City.
And L'Anse aux Meadows is the site of a confirmed Viking settlement, in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Coming out of the hallway, I was surprised by this. This is a 1:80 scale model of the public wing of the Museum, done in Lego by Bruno di Lalla, who lives in the area.
Nearby is the plaster cast version of the sculpture Chief Of The Undersea World, by Haida artist Bill Reid.
And I finish with a view looking down towards the Grand Hall. I hope you've enjoyed this visit.
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