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 […]
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
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Reid House
Haliburton, Ontario
Reid House is a village home dating from 1882, currently restored to c. 1900.
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Gio’s
Winnipeg, Manitoba
This was the final location of Giovanni’s Room, the longest running gay bar in Winnipeg.
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L.M. Montgomery Lower Bedeque School
Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island
Step back in time into our school house where famous author L.M. Montgomery once taught!
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Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site
Leask, Saskatchewan
In 1899, the Doukhonours came to the prairies in Western Canada. Many Russian Doukhobors …
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Events To Enjoy
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275th Speaker’s Series
St. Paul's Church
15 September, 2024 - 15 September, 2025 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
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