Culture and history
Working with Indigenous partners and communities to protect special places and share their stories. Persons, places and events that illustrate defining moments in Canada’s history. Heritage buildings, search the directory, and conservation of historic places. Meet experts from across the country, and explore the sites, stories and artifacts that bring history to life. Sharing our outstanding natural and cultural heritage with the world. A single source of information about historic places in Canada.
Indigenous connections
Historic designations
Heritage conservation
ReCollections: A Parks Canada Podcast
World Heritage sites in Canada
Canadian Register of Historic Places
Mikwite’tmek, We remember
Survivors and descendants share their experiences at Shubenacadie Indian Residential School.
Changes to Canada’s historic places
Bill C-23: Historic Places of Canada Act, a legislative project to ensure the continued stewardship of historic places in Canada
Changes to Canada’s historic places
Bill C-23: Historic Places of Canada Act, a legislative project to ensure the continued stewardship of historic places in Canada
Review of national historic designations
Some historic designations include dated or insensitive content that does not reflect what is known or important to say about the country's history today. Parks Canada maintains a list of designations that are being prioritized for review.
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