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
Choose a historic site below to discover more details or view all our places.
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
Southampton, Ontario
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre: Where Imagination is Timeless
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Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
Fort MacLeod, Alberta
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, INDIGENOUS ATTRACTION
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Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Site
Manitoba & Ontario
Located at the heart of Canada’s boreal forest, Pimachiowin Aki is one of the world’s …
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Murney Tower National Historic Site
Kingston, Ontario
The fortifications consist of five separate 19th-century military installations
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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
Bison – A Traveling Exhibit at Heritage Park
Heritage Park Historical Village
6 September, 2024 - 28 February, 2025 | 10 am - 5 pm
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