Canada’s Secret World War Two Weapon’s Lab

What do Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek, Canadian Geographic Magazine, and a secret World War II chemical warfare lab have in common? In this episode of My Canada we dive into the fascinating history of a unique building at 50 Sussex Drive in the nation’s capitol - Ottawa. The Secret History of 50 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Located right next to Rideau Falls, it is now the home of Canadian Geographic Magazine and the Canadian Geographical Society. The building at this address was once a secret World War Two chemical weapons lab. Canadian Geographical Society Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth shares the story of this Canadian mystery. More from Jill Heinerth: http://www.IntoThePlanet.com Jill Heinerth is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and has been an acclaimed expedition leader and underwater explorer for more than 30 years. She is a TV presenter and documentary filmmaker with credits that include CBC's "The Nature of Things with David Suzuki." Jill is published in Canada with Penguin-Random House and with Harper-Collins in the USA. Get Jill's Books and Films Here: https://amzn.to/2Kgiry1 Jill’s website: www.IntoThePlanet.com Social: Jill Facebook - facebook.com/JillHeinerth Twitter - @JillHeinerth Instagram - @JillHeinerth Buy Jill’s Books Including her newest book: Into The Planet - My Life as a Cave Diver https://amzn.to/2Kgiry1 Get Jill's Original Apparel designs - Made in Canada - http://www.MapleProud.com