Cross-Canada Virtual Road Trip

The Road Trip Destinations

All Event Times Listed in Eastern

Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

St. Lawrence Belugas

March 26th @ 1:00pm eastern

A day in a life of a beluga

St. Lawrence beluga whales and humans are more alike than we might think. To survive, they need to feed, socialise, rest and learn. Learn more about the life of belugas in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park during the virtual workshop.

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Wood Buffalo National Park

Wildlife: Wildfire smart

April 16th @ 11:00am eastern

Animals’ natural survival and adaptation skills make a real difference in a wildfire scenario

It is still hot outside, still no rain in the forecast. Flames and smoke are raging everywhere. It is hard to breath. You know the fire is closing in. You are surrounded. What to do? Buzzing sounds of helicopters are all over the place. Your instinct of survival is at its peak. You know you must flee, relocate and adapt to the changes in the hope of survival. How did the wildlife survive the worst fire season in history in Wood Buffalo National Park?

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Kluane National Park and Reserve

Conserving the Cache

April 18th @ 1:00pm eastern

Archeology and conservation in Kluane National Park and Reserve

Would you try to summit one of Canada’s largest peaks? How does Parks Canada recover objects trapped in ice for over 80 years? Join us in learning about Parks Canada archaeological work in the traditional territory of Kluane First Nation and how artifacts are preserved for future generations to discover!

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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites

To the Edge and Back – The Critters That Built Canada

April 22nd @ 11:00am eastern

Building Canada on beavers’ and otters’ furs pushed them to near extinction, but their recovery has revealed their value beyond the fur trade

The demand for furs drove the Hudson’s Bay Company’s expansion across North America, shaping Canada’s foundations and forging relationships with Indigenous trading partners. However, building a fur trade empire led to the near extinction of beavers and sea otters. Today, their recovery symbolizes successful Canadian conservation efforts, highlighting the restoration of healthy ecosystems for various species, including humans!

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Wapusk National Park

Hear the Magic of the Arctic

April 24th @ 11:00am eastern

Guess the sound and identify the animals in Wapusk National Park!

What’s that sound? Grunting, screeching, howls, roaring? Can you identify the animals by their calls? You may never get the chance to walk through Wapusk National Park so this is your chance to join and learn about the animals in Manitoba’s arctic! Attendees will also learn the importance of these animals to surrounding Indigenous communities and why Parks Canada works with partners to protect these animals and their habitat. We will also discuss the many ways Parks Canada surveys the animals.

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Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site

Dr. Norman Bethune- This Doctor’s Story Beyond Borders

May 1st @ 11:00am eastern

A tale of courage, compassion, and selflessness abroad

Bethune dedicated his life to serving others, his many acts demonstrated his personal courage, compassion, and selflessness. This presentation will bring to life Bethune’s action packed existence, seeking to inspire youth to understand these values, be compassionate for others as Bethune was, and to learn more about this famous Canadian’s historical interaction with the world. Stories of his medical achievements at the front lines during significant wars and their lasting effects on modern medicine breathes life into Dr. Norman Bethune legacy.

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We’ll have a second event on May 1st in Chinese

Dr. Norman Bethune- This Doctor’s Story Beyond Borders

May 1st @ 1:00pm eastern

A tale of courage, compassion, and selflessness abroad

Bethune dedicated his life to serving others, his many acts demonstrated his personal courage, compassion, and selflessness. This presentation will bring to life Bethune’s action packed existence, seeking to inspire youth to understand these values, be compassionate for others as Bethune was, and to learn more about this famous Canadian’s historical interaction with the world. Stories of his medical achievements at the front lines during significant wars and their lasting effects on modern medicine breathes life into Dr. Norman Bethune legacy.

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Ukkusiksalik National Park

Ukkusiksalik – A Cultural Landscape

May 7th @ 11:00am eastern

Join us on a journey through time and space!

Along the shores of Wager Bay in Nunavut, Ukkusiksalik National Park’s rolling tundra is abundant with wildlife. Polar Bears, Arctic Wolves and Caribou roam a landscape where hundreds of archaeological sites tell the stories of Inuit who have lived and travelled there for thousands of years. How did Inuit survive? And why is Ukkusiksalik still so important to Inuit now? Let’s explore some areas of the park and find out!

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We’ll have a second event on May 6th in Inuktitut Language

Ukkusiksalik – A Cultural Landscape

May 6th @ 11:00am eastern

Join us on a journey through time and space!

Along the shores of Wager Bay in Nunavut, Ukkusiksalik National Park’s rolling tundra is abundant with wildlife. Polar Bears, Arctic Wolves and Caribou roam a landscape where hundreds of archaeological sites tell the stories of Inuit who have lived and travelled there for thousands of years. How did Inuit survive? And why is Ukkusiksalik still so important to Inuit now? Let’s explore some areas of the park and find out!

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Waterton Lakes National Park

The Butterfly Effect

May 9th @ 11:00am eastern

How important can just one butterfly be?

A butterfly is just a butterfly, what happens if we hurt just one? Can the loss of one butterfly have a profound effect on its ecosystem? Join in as we learn about species at risk and how the loss of even one single, small species, can alter an ecosystem in large ways.

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Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

Fantastic Fossils

May 13th @ 11:00am eastern

The Mingan Archipelago 465 million years ago!

Take a journey back to an era predating the dinosaurs to explore the species that inhabited the Ordovician sea! Delve into the formation and age of fossils, discover the descendants of cephalopods, and immerse yourself in the incredible species that once thrived in the Mingan Archipelago by examining authentic fossils!

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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

The Phone, the Airplane, and the Photophone?

May 16th @ 11:00am eastern

The famous and not so famous inventions of Alexander Graham Bell

The telephone is Alexander Graham Bell’s most famous invention. But this incredible inventor didn’t stop there, and spent his life experimenting with sound, flight, and more. Discover some of his lesser known inventions during this special tour of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.

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