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.

This Year’s Theme: Makers from Coast to Coast to Coast: Honouring Arts, Crafts, and Storytelling  

Historic Places Days is a vibrant celebration of the stories, crafts, and artistry that connect us to our past. These art forms, alongside oral histories, music, and visual storytelling are more than just creative expressions; they are living traditions, preserving knowledge, culture, and identity.  

From intricate woodwork, traditional building techniques, beadwork, dance, and more, we invite historic sites across Canada to celebrate makers from coast to coast to coast.

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 contests take place from June 25 until July 20 2025, with the National Trust for Canada giving away a total of $5000, 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, registration is open all year—so why wait? Register today!

Places To Explore

Choose a historic site below to discover more details or view all our places.

Chinese United Church

Calgary, Alberta
The present Chinese United Church building, one of Chinatown’s first post-World War II b…
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Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Site

Andrew, Alberta
Buffalo hunting ground, Hudson Bay Company Fort, river lots, small town,and mission site.
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Rockhead’s Paradise

Montréal, Québec
Rockhead’s Paradise was an iconic black-owned bar and Jazz Club in Little Burgundy M…
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Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre

Nanton, Alberta
One of the few remaining grain elevator rows of wooden crib construction remaining.
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Events To Enjoy

Choose an event below to discover more details or view all our events.

275th Speaker’s Series

St. Paul's Church

15 September, 2024 - 15 September, 2025 | 10:00am to 12:00pm

5th Annual Quilt Show

Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church

16 September, 2025 | 10am-5pm

Barkerville’s Main Season

Barkerville Historic Town & Park

31 May - 7 September, 2025 | All Day

Latest Blog Post

2 July, 2024  | Articles

Over the years, Canadians have been inspired to share their favorite heritage sites through photos and selfies as part of Historic Places Days. These photos, accompanied by personal stories, highlight what makes these places special—from moments of reflection and connections to culture and family history, to creating new memories at old landmarks. This year, we’re […]

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