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Explore the World of Jane Austen and The Bridgertons with Passport Places
Dearest Gentle Reader, As we embark upon the early decades of the 21st century, with cars instead of carriages, dating…
Reviving History: The Reopening of St. John’s Colonial Building
In 2022, St. John’s, the historic capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, welcomed back visitors to the Colonial Building after…
Discover Canada’s Great Outdoor Spaces with these Passport Places
Get outside this summer with some help from these 8 Passport Places. From sites situated in beautiful urban parks, to…
From a Historical Garden to a Heritage Garden
Lougheed House is one of the only surviving examples of a grand sandstone prairie mansion. Originally built in 1891 by…
Toronto Botanical Gardens – Every season has a smell
Imagine walking through a garden and seeing an abundance of different flowers, a multitude of colours, fragrant smells and insects;…
Unearthing Cupids Cove Plantation
Cupids Cove Plantation is an active archaeological site that has been reconstructing the lives of 38 settlers who, in 1610,…
A Spotlight on the International National Trust Organization
World Heritage Day 2022 saw the public launch of the INTO Places program, linking National Trusts around the world into…
Culinary Adventures across Passport Places
Looking for an activity to escape the winter chill? Try something new while expanding your culinary knowledge at these four…
The Buttermaker’s House Opens for Artist Residencies
Recently, the Trust was excited to learn that the Buttermaker’s House, a restoration and fundraising initiative in Markerville, Alberta celebrated…
Indigenous Programming Accompanies Re-enactment Return at Battlefield Park
This June, 210 years since the original battle transpired, the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek returned after a…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shawn McCarthy Enacts His Site’s Story
Shawn McCarthy never imagined he would be working for 20 years with Friends of Beaubears Island, a non-profit historical organization in Miramichi, New…
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 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…
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…
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…