Parks Canada celebrates 100th anniversary
Posted Jul 16, 2011 05:48:45 PM.
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In honour of it’s 100th anniversary, Parks Canada offered free admission to its historical sites around the capital on Saturday.
Laurier House on Laurier Ave. was the residence of two of Canada’s most notable Prime Ministers – both Sir Wilfred Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King lived at the house.
The house which was the centre of Canadian political life for 50 years is now a historic site that offers intimate tours and tea on the veranda.
Laurier House employee Louise said she hopes the 100th anniversary will encourage local residents to explore their own city.
“We have a treasure trove in our backyard,” said Louise. “We just have to go out the door and find out what’s out there.”
Out-of-province visitor Anne said she was pleasantly surprised by the lack of entrance fee.
“We arranged to come for the tea and the tour, but we didn’t know it was going to be free,” she said.
“Serendipity. Good luck,” added her husband, Dan
James said free admission was nice but said Parks Canada needs more funding it if wants to survive another 100 years.
“They need a vast infusion of money currently and I’d like to see the current government pump some money in,” said James.”The parks are fabulous but they’re falling apart!”
Laurier house offered free admission and free tours all day on Saturday.
The national historic spot is also spicing things up the rest of the Summer with an interactive murder mystery show.
Author of the murder myster Graeme Pente tells 1310News it’s going to be an experiment for everyone involved.
Laurier house will also be holding a new project called Fine-Art Friday, a new tour which focuses on the artwork in the historic home.
