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Explore Parry Sound with Culture Days

ByNatalie Dunsmuir October 18, 2021 0 Comments
Located at the mouth of the Seguin River and with a protected harbour, Parry Sound was a gathering place for First Nations peoples for centuries prior to the arrival of Europeans. After the 1850s, the growth of logging and then mining spurred development of the town as a hub to access northern Ontario's hinterland. After World War II, Parry Sound became the heart of cottage country in Ontario,...

Gearing Up For Culture Days

ByNatalie Dunsmuir September 14, 2021 0 Comments
On This Spot is heading into fall as busy as ever, gearing up to participate in the national celebration of Culture Days, which runs from September 24th until October 24th. Across the country, residents and visitors will be able to participate in hundreds of free events celebrating Canada's culture, art, and history. On This Spot will be participating in five provinces, with over 40 events...

The Summer of Launches

ByNatalie Dunsmuir June 23, 2021 0 Comments
The solstice has passed and summer is officially upon us. For On This Spot, that means the launching of content in dozens of new cities and towns across the country. As Covid-19 restrictions lift in many of the provinces, now is the perfect time to get outside and explore the history of our Canadian communities.  It has been a busy spring as we have worked hard to prepare for the launches...