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 continues to evolve year after year to foster an event that is inclusive, diverse, welcoming, and accessible. In 2023, we are thrilled to introduce several new features and initiatives aimed at enhancing the experience for both registering sites and attendees. All Places Map The new All Places map consolidates all participating Historic […]

As the summer comes to an end, so too does Canada Historic Places Day 2020! Now in its fourth year, Historic Places Day is getting more and more attention in communities and on social media as a way to celebrate our cultural heritage and promote Canada’s diverse historic destinations. #HistoricPlacesDay is an inclusive national awareness […]

This year, we’ve created a way for individual Canadians and historic places to keep the fun of visiting and exploring alive, and win great prizes in the process! A #VisitList will feature Canada’s most interesting buildings, sites and landscapes as chosen by you. With limited travel options, Canadians can explore historic places online, as well […]

It’s easy to win $1000 for you, and $1000 for the site you are visiting. Follow these easy steps: On Historic Places Day (July 6, 2019) visit a historic place featured on this website. Take a selfie! Post it on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Use the hashtag #HISTORICPLACESDAY. Tag the historic place you are visiting. […]