Ground was broken in 1905 for the building of what is now the Canadian Museum of Nature.
The Geological Survey of Canada set up shop here, including exhibition space.
Early on, it would serve another space. With the destruction by fire of the original Centre Block on Parliament Hill, the building housed a temporary Parliament while the rebuild was on.
Wilfrid Laurier, who had done much in bringing the project to life, laid in state here after his death.
The next gallery space is the Bird Gallery. Many of the display cases are organized thematically.
I love birds and I really like this exhibit.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one.
DeleteFascinating exhibits.
ReplyDeleteThat they are.
DeleteA beautiful collection of birds.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe bird gallery is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely go for it.
Delete...birds are an amazing part of nature.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteI would spend much time in the bird section.
ReplyDeleteThe bird section would take a lot of time to view, William.
ReplyDeleteWow ! another great museum ~ enjoy ^_^
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