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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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9 July, 2020  | Articles

Kicking Off Canada Historic Places Day

Although our annual Canada Historic Places Day looks a bit different this year, hundreds of heritage enthusiasts and participating places were quick to adapt for the kick off on July 4th, showcasing their creativity through selfies and virtual events alike. As this nation-wide celebration is running until the end of August, #allsummerlong, we’re looking forward […]

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10 June, 2020  | Articles

Twelve Ways to Take Your #HistoricPlacesDay Selfie

This year, we’re putting a spin on the Canada Historic Places Day selfie contest. As many of Canada’s historic places remain closed to the public, and social distancing measures are put in place, we’ve set up new ways for everyone to celebrate and share in virtual visits online. With provinces shifting into reopening phases throughout […]

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13 May, 2020  | Articles

#HistoricPlacesDay is going virtual for the summer of 2020 – with new ways to share places that matter online!

Canada Historic Places Day 2020 is extending its timeline and ramping up its focus on online and virtual experiences, given that closures and social distancing may continue to affect historic places into the summer. Historic places across Canada have already been very creative this spring in bringing heritage experiences into the homes of Canadians, and […]

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8 July, 2019  | Articles

Symphonies, Fashion Shows and Cod Liver Oil: How 7 Sites Celebrated Canada Historic Places Day

Canada Historic Places Day saw thousands of Canadians exploring heritage at more than 550 participating sites coast to coast to coast. The nation-wide day of celebration spread awareness for local sites and gave guests the opportunity to engage with history and share their personal stories. Sites got creative with special programming, including hikes, expert guests […]

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21 June, 2019  | Articles

Canada Historic Places Day Meets UNESCO Sites: 2019

This year for Canada Historic Places Day, July 6th, Canadians can visit historic places located on (or near) all nine cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites, ranging from the depths of wilderness to bustling cosmopolitan centres, highlight the history of Canada’s inhabitants going back as far 6,000 years ago. Go ahead – history is waiting. […]

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10 December, 2018  | Articles

Four participating historic places that got creative on Canada Historic Places Day 2018

By Molly Pendergast Fryfogel’s Tavern Historic Site, Fryfogel, ON Fryfogel’s Tavern has gone through a lifetime of changes. Built by Sebastian Fryfogel, Perth County’s first settler, it has been a tavern, a family house, a place to store cheese, and a tea room. In 2017, it became a historic site for the public to enjoy. […]

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10 December, 2018  | Articles

Celebrating Our Places

The second annual Canada #HistoricPlacesDay brought together hundreds of sites across the country to tell their story By Molly Pendergast When Laura Gosse went on camping trips with her family as a child, they often spent days driving to their destination. Despite hours in the car, her parents, who were teachers, would stop at every […]

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