ABSTRACT
Perspectives on landscape in Canada share some things in common with the Historic Landscape Characterisation approach. However, Canada’s specific history and geography have led to the development of homegrown perspectives on landscape that focus on the values embedded in a place, and the intangible cultural practices, knowledge and beliefs that articulate Indigenous perspectives on landscape. This chapter discusses the values-based framework for landscape conservation in Canada and Aboriginal cultural landscapes in relation to this framework. Two case studies are discussed, the Rideau Canal (a World Heritage Site) and Pimachiowin Aki (a World Heritage nomination). The chapter draws on the latter to propose possible lessons and principles that might be learned from this perspective.
