As the month of July comes to end, so does Historic Places Days 2021! This year was a record-breaking year with more historic sites registered and more virtual tours than ever, bringing Canada’s diverse history into your home via zoom and social media. #HistoricPlacesDays, made possible in part by the support of Parks Canada, brings awareness to Canada’s historic sites, garnering support, and recognition for places, […]
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
Stay tuned for contests for the 2022 season!
In 2021, we hosted our annual Selfie Contest for a chance to win $1000 for yourself AND $1000 for a historic place! We also hosted a #VisitList Contest, prizes included one of fifteen $500 VIA vouchers and a feature in the National Trust for Canada’s magazine, Locale, for the historic places mentioned the most!
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 and are interested in participating in 2021, register today.
Places To Explore
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Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Nova Scotia
Come paddle, hike, camp, and connect with nature and Mi’kmaw culture at this site.
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USS Truxtun and USS Pollux Historic Wreck Sites
Saint Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador
Chamber Cove, the site of the Truxtun shipwreck, and envision the danger the miners faced.
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Peachland Historic Schoolhouse
Peachland, British Columbia
Peachland Visitor Centre and Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre.
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Fort Livingstone
Pelly, Saskatchewan
Explore the site of what was once the first capitol of the North West Territories and the …
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Events To Enjoy
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Exposition archéologique Fenêtre sur notre passé
Aux Trois Couvents
16 July, 2021 - 30 April, 2022 | 10h à 16h
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