Membership’s Best-Kept Secret

Feedback from our members
Bryan Wiens – Ottawa, ON
“In just over two weeks, we explored nearly 30 National Trust sites in the UK and didn’t pay a penny for entry. When we did the math, we’d saved about $800. It felt like we’d found a golden ticket.”
Read more about their trip here: “Castles, Craft & Quite Cool Finds: Ottawa Couple’s Curated UK Heritage Journey with National Trust Membership“
Jean Haalboom – Kitchener, ON
“National Trust for Canada introduces hidden heritage gems which welcome + display Canadian tourist sites! These sites prove that we have world worthy places to visit.”
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What’s the National Trust for Canada’s best-kept secret about membership?
Is it the international access, the impact, the community, or something else entirely?
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National Trust for Canada – Best-Kept Membership Secret
Annette Whiteley – Ladysmith, BC
“Reciprocal agreements with other countries. It makes it so much easier to access amazing places in other countries without fees. Many places in Scotland for example.”
Anonymous
Anonymous – Our histories are part of our identity and although “Brits” by birth we have lived half our lives in Canada so “elbows up“
“We joined the National Trust for Canada to gain access to properties around the world but found that the Canadian sites were equally interesting and led us to better understand National, Provincial and local histories.”
Michael Seaman – Grimsby, ON

“The Trust’s best kept secret in my view is the reciprocal visit program with other International National Trusts (INTO) which allows members of Canada’s National trust to enjoy free entry to over 1,000 historic sites worldwide. By showing a valid home membership card, you can access properties managed by partner organizations in countries like the UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Germany and many others. Recently I visited northwest Scotland and was pleased to visit a number of historic castles including Craithes Castle and Drum Castle, each with its own unique story and architecture. A most enjoyable day out.”