Historic Places Days is a platform for individuals and organizations to showcase the places and stories important to them in their own words. As the presenter, the National Trust for Canada recognizes that Canada’s history and heritage is complex and contentious, dominated by settler perspectives, and that individually or collectively the stories may lack diversity. We are working hard with our partners to enrich our awareness of our collective past. We welcome your input on how we can work together to be more inclusive now and in the future.

VisitExperience the history

This summer we invite you to time travel by virtually visiting historic places across Canada. Hundreds of sites are waiting to be discovered. Every place, a story: choose yours.

WinParticipate in contests

Our contest takes place July 10-17 2024, with the National Trust for Canada giving away a total of $3000, in support of Historic Places Days. Check out our Contests Page for more information!

ShowRegister a historic place

Participating sites receive national exposure and access to resources for organizing events and attracting new audiences. If you own or operate a historic site, registration is open all year—so why wait? Register today!

Places To Explore

Choose a historic site below to discover more details or view all our places.

Canadian Northern Railway Trestle

Edson, Alberta
The CNoR trestle remains remind us of the importance of the railway in early communities.
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Raymore Grain Elevator

Raymore, Saskatchewan
Wooden grain elevator found in Raymore, Saskatchewan. Photograph courtesy of John Leopard.
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Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

Richmond Hill, Ontario
A restored 1840s Regency-style cottage
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Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum

Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Maryboro Lodge is a community museum with artifacts, artwork, and interactive programs.
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Events To Enjoy

Choose an event below to discover more details or view all our events.

Sur les traces de l’Archéologie

Aux Trois Couvents

24 June, 2023 - 31 December, 2024 | 10h à 16h

Fabled Exhibit

Castle Kilbride

25 May, 2024 - 5 January, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Virtual Tours – “Around the House” Series

Hillary House National Historic Site

1 June - 31 December, 2024 | Website Feature

Latest Blog Post

3 July, 2024  | Contests

Au fil des ans, les Canadiens ont été inspirés à partager leurs sites patrimoniaux préférés par des photos et des selfies dans le cadre des Journées des lieux historiques. Ces photos, accompagnées d’histoires personnelles, mettent en lumière ce qui rend ces lieux spéciaux : des moments de réflexion, des liens avec la culture et l’histoire […]

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