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 is a platform for individuals and organizations to showcase the places and stories important to them in their own words. As the presenter, the National Trust for Canada recognizes that Canada’s history and heritage is complex and contentious, dominated by settler perspectives, and that individually or collectively the stories may lack diversity. We are working hard with our partners to enrich our awareness of our collective past. We welcome your input on how we can work together to be more inclusive now and in the future.
VisitExperience the history
This summer we invite you to time travel by virtually visiting historic places across Canada. Hundreds of sites are waiting to be discovered. Every place, a story: choose yours.
WinParticipate in contests
Our contest takes place July 8 – 23, 2023, with the National Trust for Canada giving away a total of $2000, and over $10,000 in prizes, in support of Historic Places Days. Check out our Contests Page for more information!
ShowRegister a historic place
Participating sites receive national exposure and access to resources for organizing events and attracting new audiences. If you own or operate a historic site and are interested in participating in 2023, register today.
Places To Explore
Choose a historic site below to discover more details or view all our places.
Manoir Papineau National Historic Site
Montebello, Québec
Open from May 20th to October 9th 2023 (full schedule online)
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Twillingate Masonic Lodge
Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
Twillingate Masonic Temple is a wooden two-and-a-half storey steep gable roofed structure.
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The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site
Montréal, Québec
Experience the adventure of Indigenous trappers, French-Canadian voyageurs and European me
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Canadian Energy Museum
Leduc, Alberta
We showcase the ongoing story of energy heritage and history from rig to windmill.
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Events To Enjoy
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