We are very proud to announce that the Historic Places Days program received an Award of Excellence from the International National Trust Organization (INTO). The program was recognized for the following: Innovating and making heritage available to more & more Canadians each year Building sector capacity through tools and training Being diverse and inclusive Catherine […]
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When you think of “historic sites,” you may picture a huge fort or famous archaeological dig. However, heritage is all around us. In fact, there’s probably a hidden historic gem not far from your home awaiting your discovery. A day trip or mini getaway can give you a whole new perspective on Canada’s past. History […]
Canada Historic Places Day 2020 launched with a call for photos and stories of your favourite historic places, and the response was overwhelming. We learned about new friends, wild adventures, deep rooted family histories, and the importance of historic places, especially in uncertain times. Here are a few of the entries that represent the wide […]
Canada Historic Places Day 2020 is extending its timeline and ramping up its focus on online and virtual experiences, given that closures and social distancing may continue to affect historic places into the summer. Historic places across Canada have already been very creative this spring in bringing heritage experiences into the homes of Canadians, and […]
By Molly Pendergast Fryfogel’s Tavern Historic Site, Fryfogel, ON Fryfogel’s Tavern has gone through a lifetime of changes. Built by Sebastian Fryfogel, Perth County’s first settler, it has been a tavern, a family house, a place to store cheese, and a tea room. In 2017, it became a historic site for the public to enjoy. […]
The second annual Canada #HistoricPlacesDay brought together hundreds of sites across the country to tell their story By Molly Pendergast When Laura Gosse went on camping trips with her family as a child, they often spent days driving to their destination. Despite hours in the car, her parents, who were teachers, would stop at every […]
By Molly Pendergast, Special Projects Assistant (Summer Student) for the National Trust for Canada and journalism student at Carleton University Before I begin this blog post, I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Molly Pendergast. If you participated in Historic Places Day this year, it’s very likely that we’ve already chatted over email […]
Historic places and heritage attractions tell us the story of Canada in a way history books can’t – offering authentic experiences and a personal connection with places that matter. Canada Historic Places Day shines a spotlight on sites of all types and sizes that are ready and willing to share their story with visitors. On […]
This post, written by Charlotte Gray, was initially published on the National Trust’s blog regeneration. Charlotte Gray is the author of 10 bestsellers about Canadian History and personalities. Her most recent book is The Promise of Canada: 150 Years — People And Ideas That Have Shaped Our Nation. She lives in Ottawa and is an adjunct research professor at […]