Visit British Columbia’s Historic Places with Canoo
New to Canada? With Canoo, a project by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, any Canadian (18+) who received their citizenship within the last 12 months (365 days), or permanent resident within the first 5 years of receiving permanent residence status can gain free VIP access to over 1,400 of our country’s most exciting cultural and outdoor experiences.
Among countless experiences, Canoo users can take advantage of free admission to many of the sites participating in Historic Places Days this year. Discover some of these sites within the province of British Columbia through the list below and start planning your visits today!
Places
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada’s west coast fishing history inside a former salmon cannery in Steveston BC.
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
Victoria, British Columbia
Fort Rodd Hill is part of a complex system of Victoria Esquimalt fortifications
Private: Fort Langley National Historic Site
Langley, British Columbia
Hudson’s Bay Company trading post where the proclamation of British Columbia took place.
Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
Whitehorse, Yukon
Trail that served as a trade and travel route for centuries, incl. during the Gold Rush.
Fort St. James National Historic Site
Fort St. James
Allow a full day to tour the fur trade compound and interpretive gallery.
Kootenae House National Historic Site
Athalmer, British Columbia
historic spot where trade began between the Ktunaxa (Kootenay) people
Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site
Kitwanga, British Columbia
Gitwangak people defended their domain in the mid-1700s to 1800s.
Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site
Field, British Columbia
Stop on a day hike at Twin Falls Tea House to view the phenomenal side-by-side cascades
Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site
Field, British Columbia
Cross the Kicking Horse Pass, the highest point on the Trans-Canada Highway
Road Map
Victoria, British Columbia to Field, British Columbia
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