It’s that time of year again! The annual Historic Places Days event means that folks are out taking photos, and selfies at historic places coast-to-coast-to-coast. The staff at the National Trust for Canada are no exception, take a look at the historic places they visited both digitally and in-person! Ana pulls a wheelie, circa 1870s: […]
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 8 – 23, 2023, with the National Trust for Canada giving away a total of $2000, and over $10,000 in prizes, 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 and are interested in participating in 2023, register today.
Places To Explore
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St. Peters Canal National Historic Site
Saint Peter's, Nova Scotia
Discover a cultural meeting place in a beautiful coastal landscape
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Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre
Nanton, Alberta
One of the few remaining grain elevator rows of wooden crib construction remaining.
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Hillary House National Historic Site
Aurora, Ontario
From 1862, Hillary House is known for its Gothic Revival Architecture and medical history
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Father Lacombe Chapel
St Vital Ave, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Step back in time to the 1860s with a visit to Father Lacombe Chapel. Join interpretive gu…
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Events To Enjoy
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