Home Town of Olympic Champion Megan Oldham
In February 2026, Megan Oldham stood at the top of the big air course at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, wind howling, the start delayed by over an hour. When the signal finally came, she launched into a switch double cork 1260 — a trick she’d only recently added to her arsenal — and landed it clean. […]
Viking Ribstones
Located a little southeast of Viking, the Viking Ribstones is an important site for the Indigenous peoples of Alberta. They are two stones which have been carved to resemble the ribs of an animal. Their purpose is to serve as a monument to Old Man Buffalo, the protector of bison, which were vital in the […]
Troll Park
Themed after the Scandinavian heritage of the town, the troll park is a beautiful park to walk around, have a picnic, and learn a little bit about the Scandinavian history of Viking. Throughout the park, you can find various statues and images of trolls on top of other Scandinavian items, such as a Viking ship […]
Beiseker Station Museum
The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) arrived in Beiseker in 1910 and the station was completed in 1913. Beiseker’s CPR station is one of the few remaining in rural Alberta. Photos: Google Maps, Stephen Velmeulen
Out of the Fog Lighthouse Museum
Out of the Fog, Lighthouse Museum is a history museum featuring artifacts displaying what living in a historic lighthouse would be like. The museum is led by previous lighthouse keepers and sailors with extensive knowledge of historical lighthouses. They can help visitors discover and learn about the different artifacts on display in the museum and […]
Prince Henry Sinclair Monument
Prince Henry Sinclair, a Scottish and Norwegian nobleman, landed at Chedabucto Bay in 1398. he was one of the first Europeans to visit North America on a voyage pre-dating Columbus. The monument was erected on the place in 1996. It is a fifteen-ton granite boulder with a black granite narrative plaque. Photo: Dennis Jarvis from […]
The Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre
Located in the town of Eastport, just under 25 km from Terra Nova, the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre is one of Newfoundland & Labrador’s picturesque destinations. This center includes year-round performances, concerts, and festivals that reflect the cultural aspects of the town. Opened in June 2001, the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre also offers […]
Home Town of School Teacher David Yates
David Yates is the author of Explore Huron TV series. David Yates is a history teacher at Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton. ‘Explore Huron with David Yates’ on Huron County TV is a series in which David describes communities in Huron and their rich heritage. David’s articles on local history appear regularly in local publications. […]
Église Saint-Jérôme
The first church in Métabetchouan, in the Lac-Saint-Jean region, was built in 1870. The current impressive Saint-Jérôme de Métabetchouan church was blessed in 1928, replacing the previous church. The size of a cathedral, the red granite church with two bell towers are inspired by the Gothic pen, and its interior impresses in more ways than […]