Heritage Tourism has experienced a seismic shift during the pandemic, and now, in the post-pandemic era, there is a rare…
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Uncovering the Multifaceted History of Quebec City’s Morrin Centre
Today, the Morrin Centre is a distinguished English-language cultural centre and library in predominantly French-speaking Quebec City. Yet the history…
Diverse Layers and Stories at Three Heritage Places
Canada’s history and heritage is complex, and certain voices have long dominated its telling. Heritage sites can be wonderfully effective…
Spadina Museum’s Dis/Mantle art exhibit
Spadina Museum, named from an Annishnaabemowin word ishpadina (“highland” or “ridge”), sits atop a ravine overlooking Toronto. Nestled right downtown,…
Selfies from the National Trust for Canada 2022
It’s that time of year again! The annual Historic Places Days event means that folx are out taking photos, and…
Five VisitLists to explore during #HistoricPlacesDays and beyond
Whether you’re planning a trip for the last week of #HistoricPlacesDays, for the remaining dog days of summer, or staying cool…
Oil Springs, Ontario – A Small Community with Big International Significance
Many may presume that Alberta is the birthplace of Canada’s oil and petroleum industry. However, that title belongs to the…
Discover the Unofficial Capital of Historic Labrador – Battle Harbour
Today Battle Harbour is a living museum. It preserves and interprets both tangible and intangible history for visitors across the…
World Heritage at 50: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Half a century after the adoption of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention, our planet faces multiple crises that threaten the very…
The Trethewey House Remaining Relevant and Sustainable During a Global Pandemic
Operated by the Heritage Abbotsford Society, the historic Arts and Crafts style Trethewey House Heritage Site has been an important…
10 INTO Places for Your Next International Trip
The National Trust for Canada is proud to be part of a global network of Trusts included in the #INTOPlaces program which launched on April 16….
Discover Métis Culture, People and Now Bison at Métis Crossing
One and a half hours from Edmonton, Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake AB, is a gathering place to…
6 Heritage Sites in Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day – originally a religious celebration has now evolved into a North American celebration of Irish culture with…
Heritage Takes the Holiday Spotlight
‘Tis the season for holiday entertainment, and holiday movies are one of the most popular ways of getting into the…
Experience Autumn at 7 Passport Places across Canada
As the trees turn bold colours and we enjoy the cooler temperatures, we’ve gathered some fall cultural events and ghoulish…
Six Passport Places You Didn’t Know Existed In the Greater Toronto Area
The GTA’s hustle and bustle is home to many hidden gems that illustrate its diversity and long, rich history. Unexpected…
Supersized Heritage: The Unshakeable Allure and Uncertain Future of Canada’s Big Roadside Objects
As travelers cruise east from Edmonton on Alberta’s four-lane Yellowhead Highway, they soon have a monumental decision to make –…
The Accidental Find That Jump-Started a Museum
Nestled in an isolated narrow valley surrounded by high mountains, Sunshine Valley holds a story of resilience. Upon Canada’s declaration…
A Historic Jewel in the Woods
Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks is a charming chapel in Brantford, Ontario. Managed by Six Nations Tourism, the…
National Indigenous Peoples Day in Five Passport Places
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the culture and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada. It…
All Aboard for National Train Day at Five Passport Places!
Canada’s enduring reliance on the railway officially started with great fanfare on July 21, 1836, when the Champlain and Saint…
Explore Canada’s Immigration Stories with Six Passport Places
For centuries, Canada’s vast landscape has welcomed immigrants from every corner of the globe. Immigrants have and continue to contribute…
Black History at 5 National Trusts
February is Black History month in Canada, and across the country Canadians are sharing the stories of black community builders,…
Five Passport Places celebrating the holidays differently this year
Need some holiday cheer? Read on for some holiday events hosted at Passport Places in Canada. From classic Victorian Christmases…
Staff Picks: 8 Historic Homes We Love
Every home has a story to tell. Besides telling Canada’s collective story, historic homes serve as settings where our individual…
The Legacy of Labour and Industry in 5 Historic Places
Canada has a rich history of labour and industry, with stories of towns being built by the industry that began…
Featuring 5 Canadian Lighthouses to Inspire Your Social Distancing
Friday August 7th is National Lighthouse Day, and with over 350 historic lighthouses in Canada, it is easy to see why they should be celebrated….
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – BC’s “Monster Cannery” Still Brimming with Stories
Once the leading salmon cannery in British Columbia, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada, in continuous…
Heritage in Bloom – A spring tour of Canada’s historic gardens
Spring has finally arrived, and spirit-lifting flowers are back in bloom in most Canadian communities. While self-isolation measures mean you…
The Diversity Decade: How Heritage Is Spanning Differences in 2020
In January of 2020, without fanfare, the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland made a subtle change to…
The Colony of Avalon Shares Stories of Canada from Before the Country We Now Know Existed
About an hour’s drive south of Newfoundland’s capital, St. John’s, is the Town of Ferryland. It’s a quiet, coastal community…
5 virtual tours you don’t want to miss
Are you yearning to be back outside visiting historic sites in person? Here are some beautiful virtual tours to keep your…
Experience historic places at home
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic most historic places are temporarily closed to the public. Many of us are…
5 examples exhibiting the vitality of the French language in Canada
Every year, on March 20th, the world celebrates International Francophonie Day. Following the celebrations that took place last month, we…
Exploring the Black Canadian Legacy through Heritage Places
February is Black History Month and this presents an extraordinary opportunity to explore the legacy of Black Canadians through heritage…
5 Historic Places With a Soft Spot for Romance
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve been on the hunt for sweet love stories in historic places – and…
Inspiring Getaways at National Trust Locations Abroad
As you start planning for the holiday season and the new year, consider taking advantage of your National Trust membership…
Historic sites use Halloween and ghost stories to attract visitors
Fulford Place in Brockville, Ontario offers a rare glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of another era. Built in 1899-1901, it…
Doukhobor Dugout National Historic Site celebrates immigration to Canada 120 years later
Four days each July, dozens of Canadians gather by a cave at the side of the North Saskatchewan River. Donning…
Walking Winnipeg’s Past – 6,000 Years in Eight Sites
The grain trade, labour strikes, and extraordinary architecture: three things for which Winnipeg is known today. However, the city’s history…
Burlington’s Joseph Brant Museum Transformation
Thirty years of planning and $11.4 million dollars later, the Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington, Ontario, is finally ready to…
Summer Sodas at the Spadina Museum
What do dandelions, ginger, and birch bark have in common? The Spadina Museum has the answer. Each one of these…
8 Historically Significant Spots for Picnics This Summer
Urban heat island getting you down? Take a break from the concrete jungle at one of these historically significant picnicking…
5 Ice Cream Shops with a Story
Looking for a refreshment after a long summer day? Enjoy a good ice cream cone and some heritage character at one…
Cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canada
As of July 2019, Canada is celebrating a new cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites in Canada – Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi, located in…
10 Family-Friendly Historic Places To Visit This Summer
Got little ones tagging along for the weekend? Get em’ hooked on heritage while they’re young. Historic sites are a…
7 history-infused date ideas for Valentine’s Day and beyond
Can you marry your love for history with the love of your life? We think so. Combine your two loves…
Staff Picks: 9 Historic Places That Say “Winter Holidays”
Every historic place has a story to tell. Besides telling Canada’s collective story, some historic places serve as settings where…
Rebirth of the Rideau’s ‘Grand Old Dame’
It is one thing to restore a historic resort and preserve its Canadiana feel. But it is quite another to…
Brewed in Heritage
Craft breweries are popping up across Canada at a record pace. Many are located in historic buildings and have become…