Mapping Positive Lived Experience in Canada’s Built Environment
Mont Royal – Montreal
“As soon as I think of a peaceful and scenic place, I think of the different paths of Mont Royal
Sentier des Grands Domaines – Ville de Québec
“This walkway, steeped in history and located along the Sillery cliff, has always been a well-kept secret. But its recent
Bar Milton Parc – Montreal
“The first thing that comes to mind is Bar Milton Parc, a co-op bar set up in the heart of
Humanities Centre – University of Alberta
“I particularly remember graduate studies in the Humanities Centre at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB). Opened in 1972, the
Emily Follensbee School – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Emily Follensbee School, an elementary school for children with complex disabilities. What is striking is how
Global Centre for Pluralism – Ottawa
“I think the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa reflects positive experiences in the built environment. The former Dominion Archives
Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa
“I particularly remember visiting the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. It is the first national public institution in
Monique-Corriveau library
“The Monique-Corriveau library is a place that remains engraved in my memory. Housed in the heart of a renovated former
Métis dovetail homes
“Historic Métis Handhewn dovetail homes are quality architecture. They are built from the land using local materials and respect the
House in Ramsey Lake – Sudbury
“As a child, I did site visits with my father, a builder and developer of many institutional buildings in Sudbury.
Maison de la littérature de l’Institut Canadien – Old Quebec City
“One example that comes to mind is the Maison de la littérature de l’Institut canadien, built in Old Quebec City,
The Bentway public space in Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting The Bentway. The Bentway is a public space located in Toronto, Canada, which was transformed from
Bow River pathway system in Calgary
“I positive experience I have is with the Bow River pathway system in Calgary, which is an extensive urban pathway
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC)
“The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is opening a dedicated Elders’ Lodge that offers affordable housing, indoor and outdoor
Complexe Aquatique Rosemont – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Complexe Aquatique Rosemont, which is located in the heart of a diversified urban neighborhood. It
Canmore, Alberta
“I particularly remember visiting Canmore, Alberta where for the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic the main street was closed to
Co-housing community in the municipality of Neuville
“I currently live in a cohousing community in the municipality of Neuville. We are 12 households, each with our own
