Over the years, Canadians have been inspired to share their favorite heritage sites through photos and selfies as part of Historic Places Days. These photos, accompanied by personal stories, highlight what makes these places special—from moments of reflection and connections to culture and family history, to creating new memories at old landmarks. This year, we’re […]
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.
This Year’s Theme: Makers from Coast to Coast to Coast: Honouring Arts, Crafts, and Storytelling
Historic Places Days is a vibrant celebration of the stories, crafts, and artistry that connect us to our past. These art forms, alongside oral histories, music, and visual storytelling are more than just creative expressions; they are living traditions, preserving knowledge, culture, and identity.
From intricate woodwork, traditional building techniques, beadwork, dance, and more, we invite historic sites across Canada to celebrate makers from coast to coast to coast.
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 contests take place from June 25 until July 20 2025, with the National Trust for Canada giving away a total of $5000, 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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Poe Grain Elevator
Poe, Alberta
Wooden grain elevator found in Poe, Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Tim Thompson.
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François Baby House (National Historic Site of Canada)
Windsor, Ontario
The Maison François Baby House features exhibitions on French and War of 1812 history.
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The Forks National Historic Site
Winnipeg, Manitoba
At the place where generations of people have met for 6,000 years or more.
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St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Pictou, Nova Scotia
This church is part of Doors Open for Churches, an annual tour of church buildings in NS
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Events To Enjoy
Choose an event below to discover more details or view all our events.
275th Speaker’s Series
St. Paul's Church
15 September, 2024 - 15 September, 2025 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
40th Anniversary Family Day
Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
26 July, 2025 | 9 am to 9 pm
Guided Tours of Carr House – childhood home of Emily Carr
Carr House
10 July, 2025 | 10, Noon, and 2 p.m.
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