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10 August, 2021  | Articles

Historic Places Days reaches 2 million Canadians! 

As the month of July comes to end, so does Historic Places Days 2021! This year was a record-breaking year with more historic sites registered and more virtual tours than ever, bringing Canada’s diverse history into your home via zoom and social media.   #HistoricPlacesDays, made possible in part by the support of Parks Canada, brings awareness to Canada’s historic sites, garnering support, and recognition for places, […]

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27 July, 2021  | Articles

Selfies from The National Trust for Canada

Join The National Trust for Canada Staff and the Canada Historic Places Days Youth Advisory Board as they (virtually) visit some of their favourite places in Canada for Historic Places Days  Do you have a favourite historic place? Want to travel somewhere new? Maybe you’re looking for inspiration! Check out our creative staff and Youth Advisory Board virtual selfies to boost your imagination and […]

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22 July, 2021  | Articles

Keeping the Stories Alive: Advocacy for Historic Places

The advocacy of passionate young Canadians is changing the way we look at Canada’s stories and narratives. Our Historic Places Days summer students, Julia and Lauren, share their reflections on why historic places matter and how we can all become advocates for sustainable and inclusive heritage.   During Historic Places Days, we celebrate places across Canada that tell our stories. As young professionals and heritage lovers working for the National Trust for Canada, we realize that celebrating places is only part […]

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20 July, 2021  | Articles

I Found My Home and Muse in Newfoundland by Ting ting Chen

I came to Newfoundland in the summer of 2018 from China, as an international student. While doing my PhD in folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland, I am also a photographer, and I see my photography as living folklore.   Before I came to Newfoundland, I was shooting photos just for fun with a basic camera. […]

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15 July, 2021  | Articles

Launch Day 2021

Saturday, July 3rd, was the launch of Canada Historic Places Days! Canadians had the opportunity to tune in to a day full of online events, including a tour of the Glenaladale School House in PEI, a tour of the Tomlinson Lake Hike to Freedom in NB and a tour of the Gur Sikh Temple National Historic Site and Museum in Abbotsford, BC – and Historic Places […]

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16 June, 2021  | Articles

Eight heritage gems close to home

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 […]

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23 February, 2021  | Articles

Your favourite Canadian historic sites

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 […]

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17 September, 2020  | Contests

Historic Places Day reaches 4.6 million Canadians!

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 […]

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20 August, 2020  | Contests

5 of our Favourite #VisitLists for Historic Places Day

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 […]

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23 July, 2020  | Articles

Feels Like Home – Canadians share memories at historic places for our July Giveaway

With #historicplacesday now running #allsummerlong, we’re encouraging you to take a moment, slow down, and reflect upon awesome experiences at sites nationwide that have made you feel more connected to your past, to your future, and to your home. Our July Giveaway Contest is asking Canadians to share their reflective moments by submitting a picture […]

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