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Royal
British Columbia Museum |
Royal Ontario Museum
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Civilization | Glen
Bow Museum
Considered one of the
best museums in Canada, the museum of civilizations
displays almost all aspects and eras of life in Canada
and selective themes from around the world.
Canada hall has
exhibits and displays which represents 1000 years of
social history in the country beginning with the arrival
of the Vikings in Newfoundland. It then presents slices
of life from the first settlements in Acadia, New
France, life in the fur trade, on the prairies as a
buffalo hunter and in Upper Canada as an early pioneer.
It continues with portrayals of life for Canadians as
they spread across the country in Alberta, Saskatchewan,
British Columbia and the north. It examines different
ethnic groups such as the Chinese and the Ukrainians and
their early life in the country. Am 1885 to present
addition to this hall is currently under development.
The first nations hall is a diverse
representation of many of the cultures of the aboriginal
people of Canada. Although it is not intended as a
complete reference to the native peoples in the country
it does delve into various topics and issues germane to
the life of these Canadians.
The grand hall, the personalities hall
and the comprehensive stamp and postal collection also
offer many items of interest to many visitors to the
museum. Located
in Hull Quebec, across the Ottawa River from Ottawa, the
Museum of Civilization is an important highlight for
anyone's visit Canada's capital.
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