Come check out our historic place and have a bite to eat! We’re hosting a barbeque at our office as part of Historic Places Days and the annual 12th Street block party event. Our office space was once known as the Hillhurst Cottage School and was built in 1910. The building is the earliest extant purpose-built […]

Visit the birthplace and childhood home of Canadian artist and author Emily Carr. Guided tours of Carr House are offered from Tuesday to Sunday from June 1 to August 31 at 10 a.m., Noon, and 2 p.m.  Tours are 45 minutes in length and share the history of the 1863 home, the Carr Family, and […]

Join us at St. John’s Centre for the Arts as local artists transform the space into an art gallery! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see what Isle Madame has to offer!

The Friends of St. John’s Arichat Society is inviting members and the public to attend our Annual General Meeting on May 29th at 6:30 PM.   All are welcome!

This year, Heritage Park will honour Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 29 with a special day full of meaningful programming across the Park. Guests can partake in immersive activities, learn first-hand from residential school survivors and take steps towards reconciliation. This day fosters an atmosphere of unity, encouraging everyone to join hands as a community […]

Explore Bison, Heritage Park’s brand-new immersive exhibit, toured by Kauffman Museum on behalf of the National Buffalo Foundation. Dive into the fascinating history and cultural significance of this iconic North American mammal. Through engaging displays, learn about the bison’s vital role in Indigenous cultures, their near-extinction and current conservation efforts, including the Blackfoot Confederacy of Southern […]

Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by the Park’s knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories […]

For almost 275 years, St. Paul’s Church has stood at the south end of the Grand Parade in the heart of downtown Halifax. The city has changed and grown dramatically since its humble beginnings in 1749. St. Paul’s has changed, too, but over the years it has continued to serve the community.  Our official 275th […]