Canadian Regions & Territories

On this day: Cartier Visited Hochelaga (Montreal)

On October 2, 1535, Jacques Cartier became the first European to sight Mont Royal and the large village of Hochelaga, where he was greeted by a sizeable crowd. Over time it became the rather larger community of Montreal. Cartier was…

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Thursday, 2nd October 2014

On this day: First Calgary Stampede Rodeo

On September 2, 1912, the first rodeo events known as the Calgary Stampede were held by promoter Guy Weadick. A few years later it became an annual affair, and it is now a highlight of the city's calendar, with the…

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Tuesday, 2nd September 2014

On this day: Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope Ended

On this day in 1980, illness forced Terry Fox to abandon his Marathon of Hope, in which he was running across Canada at the equivalent of a full marathon every day, to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer…

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Monday, 1st September 2014

On this day: The Royal Alexandra Theatre Opened

One more curtain call … the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto opened on this day in 1907, making it the longest continually operating theatre in North America. Even with a budget to build 'the finest theatre on the continent', the…

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Tuesday, 26th August 2014

My 200th Post – A Look Back

Almost six years ago I wrote a brief article for Google Sightseeing. Today marks my 200th full-length1 post, so I'm indulging myself with a look back at a few of my personal favourites. My first post was about the National…

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Friday, 22nd August 2014

On this day: Canso Causeway Opened

On August 13, 1955, the Canso Causeway was officially opened with a ceremony involving parades and speeches, meaning that the island of Cape Breton was connected to mainland Canada, so technically no longer an island. (Rail and road traffic had…

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Wednesday, 13th August 2014

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Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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