Explore the history of our great country this Canada Day without leaving your living room. Virtually travel through some of these historic sites!
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Newfoundland
Travel way back Canada’s history and take a virtual tour of the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America at L’Anse aux Meadows. At the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula, you can see the timber and sod houses built over 1000 years ago.
Diefenbunker Museum
Carp, Ontario
You can explore the bunker at Canada’s Cold War Museum from the comfort of your own home with a VR experience at the Diefenbunker Museum.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff, Alberta
Called the birthplace of Canada’s national parks, take a virtual dive into the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. While you won’t smell the hot mineral spring waters, you can still experience the unique sights.
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
Whitehorse, Yukon
Walk the decks of the legendary S.S. Klondike, the largest sternwheeler in the British Yukon Navigation Company’s fleet. Located in downtown Whitehorse, learn about the ship’s history and see what life was like aboard.
Senate of Canada, Parliament Hill
Ottawa, ON
Experience Parliament Hill in a state-of-the-art virtual tour of the Senate of Canada’s rooms. The Senate Virtual Tour: Your Digital Admission to the Red Chamber was created by Carleton Immersive Media Studio. You can explore rarely accessible rooms and learn more about objects in them.
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Fort Langley, BC
Take a virtual stroll through the Fort Langley National Historic Site, experiencing the traditions and sights of the 1800s, learning from First Nations interpreters.
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