When you think of a historic site, you might think about the politicians that lived there, magnificent inventions and technological…

The air is getting crisper, the leaves are turning red, and the ghosts at Canada’s historic places are eager to…

Dearest Gentle Reader, As we embark upon the early decades of the 21st century, with cars instead of carriages, dating…

In 2022, St. John’s, the historic capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, welcomed back visitors to the Colonial Building after…

The Métis Nation of British Columbia (MNBC) has recently reopened the historic Point Ellice House in Victoria, marking a significant…

Get outside this summer with some help from these 8 Passport Places. From sites situated in beautiful urban parks, to…

Lougheed House is one of the only surviving examples of a grand sandstone prairie mansion. Originally built in 1891 by…

“Although we are located in a different continent…we have something in common to share.”-Makame Juma, the Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage…

March 19-20th, 2024 marks the March Equinox. Also known as the Spring or Vernal Equinox for the Northern Hemisphere, the…

World Heritage Day 2022 saw the public launch of the INTO Places program, linking National Trusts around the world into…

Looking for an activity to escape the winter chill? Try something new while expanding your culinary knowledge at these four…

Recently, the Trust was excited to learn that the Buttermaker’s House, a restoration and fundraising initiative in Markerville, Alberta celebrated…

Heritage Tourism has experienced a seismic shift during the pandemic, and now, in the post-pandemic era, there is a rare…

Today, the Morrin Centre is a distinguished English-language cultural centre and library in predominantly French-speaking Quebec City. Yet the history…

Canada’s history and heritage is complex, and certain voices have long dominated its telling. Heritage sites can be wonderfully effective…

Spadina Museum, named from an Annishnaabemowin word ishpadina (“highland” or “ridge”), sits atop a ravine overlooking Toronto. Nestled right downtown,…

It’s that time of year again! The annual Historic Places Days event means that folx are out taking photos, and…

Whether you’re planning a trip for the last week of #HistoricPlacesDays, for the remaining dog days of summer, or staying cool…

Many may presume that Alberta is the birthplace of Canada’s oil and petroleum industry. However, that title belongs to the…

Today Battle Harbour is a living museum. It preserves and interprets both tangible and intangible history for visitors across the…

Half a century after the adoption of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention, our planet faces multiple crises that threaten the very…

Operated by the Heritage Abbotsford Society, the historic Arts and Crafts style Trethewey House Heritage Site has been an important…

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….

    One and a half hours from Edmonton, Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake AB, is a gathering place to…

St. Patrick’s Day – originally a religious celebration has now evolved into a North American celebration of Irish culture with…

‘Tis the season for holiday entertainment, and holiday movies are one of the most popular ways of getting into the…

As the trees turn bold colours and we enjoy the cooler temperatures, we’ve gathered some fall cultural events and ghoulish…

The GTA’s hustle and bustle is home to many hidden gems that illustrate its diversity and long, rich history. Unexpected…

As travelers cruise east from Edmonton on Alberta’s four-lane Yellowhead Highway, they soon have a monumental decision to make –…

Nestled in an isolated narrow valley surrounded by high mountains, Sunshine Valley holds a story of resilience. Upon Canada’s declaration…

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 celebrates the culture and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada. It…

Canada’s enduring reliance on the railway officially started with great fanfare on July 21, 1836, when the Champlain and Saint…

For centuries, Canada’s vast landscape has welcomed immigrants from every corner of the globe. Immigrants have and continue to contribute…

February is Black History month in Canada, and across the country Canadians are sharing the stories of black community builders,…

Need some holiday cheer? Read on for some holiday events hosted at Passport Places in Canada. From classic Victorian Christmases…

Every home has a story to tell. Besides telling Canada’s collective story, historic homes serve as settings where our individual…

Canada has a rich history of labour and industry, with stories of towns being built by the industry that began…

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….

Once the leading salmon cannery in British Columbia, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada, in continuous…

Spring has finally arrived, and spirit-lifting flowers are back in bloom in most Canadian communities. It is a great time…

In January of 2020, without fanfare, the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland made a subtle change to…

About an hour’s drive south of Newfoundland’s capital, St. John’s, is the Town of Ferryland. It’s a quiet, coastal community…

Are you yearning to be back outside visiting historic sites in person? Here are some beautiful virtual tours to keep your…

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic most historic places are temporarily closed to the public. Many of us are…

Every year, on March 20th, the world celebrates International Francophonie Day. Following the celebrations that took place last month, we…