Brunswick’s governors and lieutenant-governors. It’s first occupant was Sir Howard Douglas, the lieutenantgovernor of New Brunswick from 1823 to 1831, and the house has since served as the Fredericton Institution for the Deaf and Dumb from 1896 to 1900, housing for units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force from 1914 to 1921, a military barracks during World War I, and later a hospital for returning soldiers until 1924. Special events: Tree plantings, outdoor theatre, and the Canada 150 tulip festival are some of the many activities taking place this year. In July, voyageur canoes will take to the Saint John River and camp out on the grounds of Old Government House where they will be welcomed by the lieutenant-governor as they would have been many years ago when the Saint John River was the main highway in the area. Pro tip: Call ahead to Old Government House if you would like to plan a visit.
cluding a wooden garrison on top of a hill in 1749, built by British troops. The Citadel in its present form was completed in 1856 and is the fourth fort to be built on the site. Halifax Citadel was once a key naval station in the British Empire. Special events: There will be a special Canada Day celebration at the site on July 1; ghost tours offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday nights from July 6 to October 28; RCMP musical rides from July 18-19; a Tall Ships Halifax event from July 28 to August 1; and the Freedom of the City event with the 78th Highlanders, which is an honour granted to military or paramilitary groups in recognition of their service to a municipality. Pro tip: RVers are invited to visit anytime during the season. Special RV parking areas have been designated around the perimeter road of the site. Visitors should check in with a kiosk attendant upon arrival to be directed to the correct parking area.
Halifax Citadel Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia Established: 1749 Historical significance: The star-shaped stone fortress of Halifax Citadel began as a series of fortifications, in-
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