BACKYARD HISTORY

Famous Forts

When you step into one of the forts that saw action in the war, you’ll get a picture of what life was like for soldiers and their families, as well as learning about battles and other events in what’s now Ontario.

The Play's the Thing

Get your popcorn, turn off your cellphone, and sit back and relax in some of Canada's most spectacular (and haunted) theatres.

Dive In!

Want to learn more about shipwrecks, or maybe even get close to one?

Spent!

Kayak #38 was all about the history of shopping and currency — the coins and bills we use to pay for things — in Canada. Here are just a few places you can visit to see and explore for yourself.

Historic Sites

If Ontario and Quebec are your backyard, here are some cool places you should visit.

Project partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage.
  • Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine Canadien
  • Government of Canada
  • HBC: Hudson's Bay Company
  • ecentricarts inc.