August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada and many other countries. Great Britain on Aug. 1, 1834 established the Slavery Abolition Act, which put an end to the centuries-old system of colonial enslavement of Africans throughout the British Empire, which included the land now known as Canada. I can’t say I’ve explored a ton of Black history places in Canada, but here are a few I can recommend in Ontario. These are all excerpts from stories/blog posts about places and people that celebrate this province’s rich Black history. All of these places are within a few hours of Toronto. BUXTON Read more
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Niagara Falls is a destination that could easily rest on its laurels. Instead, its constantly evolving to keep up with the times, with new things to do and fresh twists on old favourites. A group of Canadian travel writers visited for a couple of days this fall, and we found tons of great activities and tours. One of the best additions to the region is the restoration of the old Niagara Parks Power Station, which opened in 1905 and features truly glorious industrial architecture; spacious and airy and crafted with tremendous pride. If you take a tour, they’ll show you how Read more
