Canada’s history and heritage is complex, and certain voices have long dominated its telling. Heritage sites can be wonderfully effective…
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Sep 28 2022
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,…
Jul 4 2022
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…
Jul 4 2022
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…
Apr 21 2022
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….
Apr 19 2022
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…
Oct 20 2021
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…
Sep 15 2021
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…
Jun 15 2021
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…
May 20 2021
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…
Apr 14 2021
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…
Mar 17 2021
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…
Feb 18 2021
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,…
Dec 16 2020
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…
Aug 6 2020
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….
Jul 28 2020
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…
May 1 2020
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…
May 1 2020
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…
May 1 2020
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…
Apr 9 2020
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…
Apr 2 2020
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…
Feb 6 2020
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…
Nov 28 2019
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…
Oct 30 2019
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…
Oct 7 2019
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…
Aug 9 2019
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…
Aug 7 2019
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…
Feb 7 2019
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…
Dec 13 2018
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…
