Long before there was a Canada to tell stories about, this land was home to stories already being shared. They were carried through language, song, ceremony, art, and oral tradition, passed from one generation to the next and rooted in a deep relationship with the land and one another. Those stories continue today, reminding us […]
Category: Notable Canadians
Canadians We Love: Angela Pastor & Julie Kalinowski, Co-Founders of The Fitzroy
Some of life’s biggest moments are marked not by what we own, but by how we feel. A wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, first gala, or long-awaited celebration all become part of our personal story, and sometimes the right outfit helps us step into those moments with confidence. When those experiences can also be shared, made […]
Canadians We Love: Dionne Bishop, Founder & CEO of Events by Dionne Inc.
Great experiences don’t just happen; they’re shaped by the people who know how to bring people together with intention, warmth, and care. Whether it’s a miniature model of Canada, a major cultural celebration, leadership summit, or a community gathering, those moments have the power to create connection, foster understanding, and leave a lasting impression long […]
Canadians We Love: Vincenza Ronaldi, President & CEO at Destination Ontario
To work in tourism is to be fully fluent in the story of a place, not just through landscapes but through the people, values, and experiences that shape how it’s understood and remembered. In Canada, that story is constantly evolving, shaped by those who live here, those who visit, and those who help others see […]
Canadians We Love: Jessica Smith, CTV News Toronto Weather Anchor & Video Journalist
A new content series celebrating Canadians whose work and values reflect Canada at its very best At Little Canada, we take on the giant task of telling an entire nation’s story through the art of miniature. From coast to coast to coast, we build moments of history, culture, and everyday life at a smaller scale, not to shrink […]
7 Black History Stories You Should Know
(And Where To Find Them In Little Canada) On a treehouse in Little Niagara, guests of Little Canada will see the Black Lives Matter flag proudly on display. It is a nod to the Black history and stories woven throughout the experience, featuring people and moments in time that paved the way in an […]
Jean Lumb’s Legacy Lives On At Little Canada
On a building overlooking Little Toronto’s Chinatown, the face of Jean Lumb is painted across what may be the smallest mural in the city. Little Canada’s Miniature Maker artists conceptualized her in various moments—as an activist, as a singular woman amongst a group of men influencing historic policy change, and as a proud champion of […]