It’s no secret that history isn’t squeaky-clean. Kings beheaded their wives (looking at you Henry VIII…), artists pushed the envelope,…

Canada’s reputation as “Hollywood North”, a popular filming location for movies and TV shows around the world, is certainly no…

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…

Calling all book lovers, history buffs, and avid readers! Interested in Indigenous knowledge and traditions? What about thrillers and mysteries…

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…

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…

Imagine walking through a garden and seeing an abundance of different flowers, a multitude of colours, fragrant smells and insects;…

Cupids Cove Plantation is an active archaeological site that has been reconstructing the lives of 38 settlers who, in 1610,…

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…

This June, 210 years since the original battle transpired, the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek returned after a…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Shawn McCarthy never imagined he would be working for 20 years with Friends of Beaubears Island, a non-profit historical organization in Miramichi, New…

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…

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve been on the hunt for sweet love stories in historic places – and…

As you start planning for the holiday season and the new year, consider taking advantage of your National Trust membership…

Fulford Place in Brockville, Ontario offers a rare glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of another era.  Built in 1899-1901, it…

Four days each July, dozens of Canadians gather by a cave at the side of the North Saskatchewan River. Donning…

Thirty years of planning and $11.4 million dollars later, the Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington, Ontario, is finally ready to…

What do dandelions, ginger, and birch bark have in common? The Spadina Museum has the answer. Each one of these…

Can you marry your love for history with the love of your life? We think so. Combine your two loves…

Every historic place has a story to tell. Besides telling Canada’s collective story, some historic places serve as settings where…