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57-63 St. Louis Street National Historic Site

57-63 St. Louis Street is a grouping of three two and two-and-a-half- storey early eighteenth and nineteenth century stone houses within the walls of Quebec City’s Upper Town at the foot of Cavelier du Moulin Park, forming part of the panoramic townscape of Old Quebec Fortifications of Québec...

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Meet the man who would forever transform the modern world. Feel Alexander Graham Bell’s remarkable legend come to life while touring full-scale replicas, touching his personal artefacts and taking part in exhilarating behind-the-scenes tours.

Ardgowan National Historic Site

Stroll the serene and grand grounds surrounding Ardgowan, the former Charlottetown home of William Henry Pope, one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation who resided and entertained in this cottage-style house during the Charlottetown Conference of 1864.

Athabasca Pass National Historic Site

A major fur trade transportation route traversed by David Thompson and other early adventurers during the mid 1800s.

Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

Explore the oldest natural history museum in western Canada and its 5,000+ vintage botanical and zoological specimens — from bears and bighorns, to birds and bees.

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site

Ride into history on a wagon pulled by Percheron horses to discover the life of a ranching cowboy from the late 1800s. Back-dropped by the Rocky Mountains - it’s a true Alberta experience!

Batoche National Historic Site

Experience life as a Métis settler in the village community of Batoche and discover the history of the last battle of the Northwest Rebellion/Resistance of 1885, scene of Louis Riel’s last stand.

Battle Hill National Historic Site

Battle Hill National Historic Site is located on a rolling landscape in the valley of Battle Hill near Highway 2 (also known as Longwoods Road) west of Wardsville, Ontario. The site is associated with the Battle of Longwoods, which occurred on March 4, 1814 on an open landscape near what is now...

Battle of Cook's Mills National Historic Site

The Battle of Cook's Mills National Historic Site is a rolling semi-rural landscape east of the Welland Canal bordering the north bank of Lyon’s Creek in the City of Welland, Ontario. It was the site of an engagement between British and Canadian troops and American forces during the War of 1812....

Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site

Relive the last naval battle between France and England for possession of American territory at the Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site. As well, discover the remains of the wreck of the Machault which has been under water for over 200 years!

Battle of Tourond's Coulee / Fish Creek National Historic Site

This is the scene of an important victory for the Métis resistance in their fight against the Northwest Field Force of the Dominion of Canada. Discover the story of Fish Creek and the Battle of Tourond's Coulee.

Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site

Discover the strategies behind the significant day of October 26, 1813 when outnumbered Canadian troops defeated the invading American army. Ride 14 kilometres by bike or car across the actual battlefield!

Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site

Visit the Battle of the Windmill National Historic site to see one of Canada’s most historically significant windmills, and learn how British redcoat and Canadian loyalists waged a battle to protect Upper Canada from invaders.

Battlefield of Fort George National Historic Site

Battlefield of Fort George National Historic Site is located near Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The rolling open landscape near the shore of Lake Ontario at Two Mile Creek was the site of one of the fiercest and most important battles of the War of 1812.

Bead Hill National Historic Site

Bead Hill National Historic Site of Canada is located within the boundaries of Rouge Valley Park in the lower Rouge River Valley in Scarborough, Ontario near the confluence of the Rouge River and the Little Rouge Creek.

Beaubassin and Fort Lawrence National Historic Sites

A thriving Acadian settlement here became a pivotal site in the struggle between Great Britain and France for control of the Isthmus of Chignecto region.

Beausoleil Island National Historic Site

Welcome to the world’s largest freshwater archipelago—home to a boat-access nature preserve situated where the windswept white pines and granite shores of the Canadian Shield turn to dense deciduous woodland. Here, adventure is easy. Cycle wooded trails, overnight at secluded campsites or...

Bellevue House National Historic Site

Follow staff in period costume on a tour of Bellevue House. Hear stories about Canada’s first prime minister, who made history here in the 1840s. Feel a Lake Ontario breeze in an heirloom garden. 

Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site

A revered icon to China. A medical pioneer. A wartime hero. A political activist. Dr. Norman Bethune’s lasting worldwide influence is on display in a perfectly preserved Victorian-era home and interactive Visitor Centre.

Bloody Creek National Historic Site

Two circles of land mark the sites of two battles, which took place in 1711 and 1757, between British forces and allied French and Indigenous forces over the possession of Acadia.

Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse National Historic Site

On the shores of Lake Erie, the Bois Blanc Lighthouse, a classic limestone tower, guided sailors for more than a century. A walk around the site gives visitors a chance to imagine what life there must have been like for the light keepers who stood watch. 

Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites

Uncover the trials and triumphs of centuries past. Connect with history on a Voyageur Canoe adventure. Interact with lively historical recreationists. Stroll through old-growth pines and discover the captivating stories of Boishébert and Beaubears National Historic Sites.

Butler's Barracks National Historic Site

Butler’s Barracks is a historic military complex comprised of five wooden buildings located at the edge of the Commons behind the Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Canso Islands National Historic Site

Wander an interpretive trail to unveil vital history. Uncover the secrets of an 18th century settlement. Be amazed by the war-torn remains of a stone fortress. Canso Islands National Historic Site brings to life the stories of Atlantic Canada.

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Atop a headland at North America’s easternmost point, Cape Spear Lighthouse overlooks a parade of drifting icebergs and waters teeming with whales and porpoises. Its restored interior offers a glimpse into 19th century lightkeeping along Newfoundland’s unforgiving coast.

Carillon Barracks National Historic Site

Today, there is little sign of the military occupation – after the garrison departed, the building was renovated and served as a hotel for travelers. Since 1940, it has housed the Argenteuil Regional Museum.

Carillon Canal National Historic Site

Watch boats pass through the Carillon Canal lock, navigating a 20-metre drop in a single operation. Stop in at the museum to inspect an interpretive panel about the history of the Ottawa River’s 19th century travellers.

Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site

Built around the time of the War of 1812, Carleton Martello Tower once protected New Brunswick’s most important port against American overland invasion. The site features restored barracks, interactive exhibits, and commanding harbour views.

Carrying Place of the Bay of Quinte National Historic Site

Carrying Place of the Bay of Quinte National Historic Site is located on the isthmus at the west end of the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario. The site, at the intersection of the Trenton and Carrying Place roads, marks the location where Sir John Johnson and the Chiefs of the Mississauga...

Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site

Follow the trail of Jacques Cartier and witness his meeting with the St. Lawrence Iroquois in this magnificent urban park.

Castle Hill National Historic Site

An impressive fort stands sentinel above a seaside town. Stone walls and cast iron cannons are testaments to a turbulent past. This is Castle Hill National Historic site—bastion to the struggle for a continent.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

As the birthplace of national parks in Canada, the Cave and Basin shares stories about one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world.

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

A mere 20 kilometres from Montreal, an oasis awaits cycling and outdoor enthusiasts: the Chambly Canal NationalHistoric Site. Observe the locks and bridges providing passage to boaters, and in August, admire the hot-air balloons darting between the clouds. It's magical.

Charles Fort National Historic Site

Charles Fort National Historic Site marks where the colony that would eventually become Nova Scotia got its start in 1629. The original fort has been buried under centuries of history but visitors can still imagine the dramas of early settlers.

Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site

Hike a legendary trail through the northern Coast Mountains, from Alaska’s Taiya Inlet to the headwaters of the Yukon River in northern British Columbia. 

Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site

The Coteau-du-Lac site is a natural stop for history lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. As the first fortified lock structure in North America, the canal is the direct ancestor of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Site

1873 attack on Assiniboines by wolf hunters, North West Mounted Police restored order Fort Walsh, Saskatchewan.

Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site

Surrounded by sand dunes, beaches and a lake, Dalvay-by-the-Sea is a peek into a luxurious Victorian estate. Explore the interior, cycle the shoreline, stroll the grounds or simply relax in an Adirondack chair with a view.

Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site

Important collection of buildings from the Klondike Gold Rush Dawson, Yukon Territory Klondike National Historic Sites.

Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site

Not long after gold was discovered in large quantities in the Klondike, dredges were brought into the Yukon, the first dredge being built in the fall of 1899. One of the two dozen dredges that worked this area, Dredge No. 4 rests on Claim No. 17 Below Discovery on Bonanza Creek near the spot...

D’Anville’s Encampment National Historic Site

It was in this area, in 1746, that Duc d’Anville camped along the shore on a failed expedition from France to recover Acadia.

First Oil Well in Western Canada National Historic Site

Touch the first oil well in Western Canada and imagine how hard it was to explore for oil so far from civilization. The oil well failed but sparked the passion to explore for oil in Alberta.

Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site

Grab the wheel as a “master mariner” at Fisgard Lighthouse, the oldest on the Canadian west coast, and wander through a rare Garry Oak meadow.

Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site

From 1730 to 1883, the Forges du Saint-Maurice produced a variety of iron and cast iron products for military and domestic use. Enter the Grande Maison and immerse yourself in the history of the first industrial community in Canada.

Former Territorial Court House National Historic Site

The Former Territorial Courthouse, is located in Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site. Built between 1900 and 1901, the Courthouse is closely associated with the establishment of a federal presence in the Northwest and the exercise of Canadian sovereignty. It is one of two remaining...

Fort Anne National Historic Site

Dating to the early 1600s, Fort Anne on Nova Scotia’s Annapolis River is Canada’s first administered National Historic Site. A new innovative interpretive exhibit complements the historic grounds, whose earthen walls and restored buildings speak to centuries of struggle.

Fort Battleford National Historic Site

Uncover the central but little-known role of Fort Battleford in the Conflict of 1885. Discover the stories of the First Nations, Métis, North West Mounted Police, and settlers in these difficult times.

Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site

Discover a time when Britain and France were caught in a tug-of-war for dominance in Acadie, and be moved by the stories of soldiers and settlers who lived and died around the historic star-shaped fort.

Fort Chambly National Historic Site

Roughly 30 kilometres southeast of Montreal, Fort Chambly rises proudly at the foot of the Richelieu River rapids. Built in 1711 to defend the colony, this stone fortification was preceded by three wooden forts.

Fort Edward National Historic Site

Fort Edward is home to North America’s oldest blockhouse, a two-storey defensive structure built by the British in 1750 to secure their hold over Nova Scotia. Visitors today can visit the grounds and blockhouse to see a piece of Canada’s military history.

Fort Espérance National Historic Site

Once standing proud between Saskatchewan’s prairies and the tranquil banks of the Qu’Appelle River, Fort Espérance’s history tells the tangled tale of the North West Company’s bid to dominate the fur trade in the West.

Fort Gaspareaux National Historic Site

Built by French troops in 1751 to prevent the English from penetrating the Chignecto Isthmus, Fort Gaspareaux served particularly as a provisioning base for the forts of Acadia.

Fort George National Historic Site

Discover the history of The War of 1812 by speaking with costumed interpreters, touring historic buildings, and watching demonstrations at Fort George.

Fort Henry National Historic Site

Fort Henry National Historic Site is a 19th century British military fortress situated on Point Henry between the mouth of Kingston harbour and a second natural harbour at the mouth of the Cataraqui River.

Fort Langley National Historic Site

Experience life as a 19th century voyageur at Fort Langley, where the colony of British Columbia was born. Mingle with fur traders, pan for gold, learn the blacksmith’s art and camp in an HBC-themed oTENTik.

Fort Lennox National Historic Site

Treat yourself to a stroll through history. First, take the ferry from Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix then, five minutes later, step into the Fort Lennox Garrison. Built between 1819 and 1829, every nook and cranny in this British fortification has been preserved.

Fort Livingstone National Historic Site

Perched on a hill on stony ground, surrounded by patches of alder groves and hawthorn trees, the site of Fort Livingstone marks the first HQ of the North West Mounted Police.

Fort Malden National Historic Site

Discover the history of the War of 1812 and the Rebellions of 1837-38 with costumed interpreters, historic buildings, and more at Fort Malden.

Fort McNab National Historic Site

From the 1880s and for more than half a century, Fort McNab played a key role in the Halifax Defence System, guarding one of the British Empire’s (and then Canada’s) most significant naval stations.

Fort Mississauga National Historic Site

Completed after the War of 1812, the fort and its central tower were located at a strategic position at the mouth of the Niagara River to protect the British/Canadian side of the Niagara frontier and to serve as a counterpoise to Fort Niagara.

Fort Pelly National Historic Site

More than just a way of life, the fur trade was the industry on which this nation was forged.  Fort Pelly offers a glimpse into the enterprise that helped shape the economic, social and political development of western Canada.

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site

Tour through secret bunkers, military command posts and original 19th century buildings at Fort Rodd Hill, a west coast artillery fortress on active duty from 1895 to 1956. Be touched by the personal stories of soldiers and their families. Camp overnight in a group-friendly oTENTik.

Fort Sainte Marie de Grace National Historic Site

The land upon which the original fort was built has now eroded away; a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada cairn, which marks the site, is situated near the original location of the fort.

Fort St. James National Historic Site

Take a self-guided audio tour, meet costumed interpreters, witness a world-famous chicken race and delight your taste buds at the Home Stretch Diner.

Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site

Visit Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site, 92 km south east of Sault Ste. Marie on the southern tip of St. Joseph Island, to learn about the once-vital British stronghold on Upper Canada’s western front.

Fort Ste. Thérèse National Historic Site

To permit the French army offensive against the Iroquois nations and to put an end to their attacks, a series of forts was built in 1665 and 1666 at the most strategic spots along the Richelieu River.

Fort Walsh National Historic Site

Experience life with James Morrow Walsh and his NWMP troops in the 1870s. Barter for buffalo robes at the trading post, smell sweet lodge pole pines on a hike through the Cypress Hills.

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

At Fort Wellington, one of the fortified posts the British built to defend its colonies against American invasion in 1812 and 1838, you can relive this precarious period when the fate of Canada hung in the balance.

Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site

Explore the Fortifications of Québec with Parks Canada and live more than three centuries of history through authentic buildings.

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Mingle with Louisbourg’s lively 18th century citizens, hearing their stories and tasting their food while soldiers march, cannons blast, children play and women mend clothes on a typical 1740s day in the French fortified town.

Forts Rouge, Garry and Gibraltar National Historic Site

Forts Rouge, Garry and Gibraltar National Historic Site of Canada is located on three different positions at the forks of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. The only original surviving above-ground element is the north gate of Fort Garry II located in Upper Fort...

Frenchman Butte National Historic Site

Walk in the footsteps of warriors and government militia men in a timeless landscape which still bears the scars of a key battle in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion/Resistance

Frog Lake National Historic Site

Just inside the Alberta border, the site of this tragic event is laden with memories of lives lived and lost: archaeological remains, a cemetery, and depressions in the earth representing the church, the mill, the milk house, stables… remnants of old wagon trails still exist. Frog Lake became...

Georges Island National Historic Site

A drumlin created by glacial deposits thousands of years ago, Georges Island sits in the centre of Halifax Harbour and was at the heart of military action for hundreds of years.

Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site

Climb the mound at Gitwangak Battle Hill and survey the site of a legendary Gitxsan village fort. See the oldest collection of totem poles in British Columbia retained in their original context at nearby Gitwangak Village.

Glengarry Cairn National Historic Site

Conical stone monument, with stairway, to the Glengarry and Argyle Regiment, erected in 1840 Cairn Island, Ontario.

Grand-Pré National Historic Site

Discover powerful Acadian stories within a picturesque landscape. Successes and struggles are illuminated through multimedia presentation and engaging displays, a splendid Victorian garden and a Memorial Church. This is Grand-Pré National Historic Site, monument to Acadian culture and deportation.

Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site

Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site is the remnant of 18th century British fortifications situated on Grassy Island.

Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site

Grosse Île was once the main immigration gateway to Canada and served as a quarantine station for the port of Quebec from 1832 to 1937.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Tour a historic Fraser River salmon cannery, through a herring reduction plant and interactive fishing displays. Learn about local marine life on the Fish Wall and be inspired by the industrious fishery of BC’s past.

HMCS Haida National Historic Site

Discover HMCS Haida National Historic Site in Hamilton, Ontario. Learn about the ship's role in the Second World War, the Korean Conflict and more.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Where better to get your Halifax bearings than at the Halifax Citadel, which in its current form has been a core part of this culturally vibrant city since 1828. Halifax’s original guardian has many tales to tell, plus affords spectacular views and promises engaging activities.

Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site

Hawthorne Cottage was the Newfoundland home of legendary Arctic explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. See exhibits and artefacts from his voyages while admiring the nearly 200-year-old cottage, a fine example of the picturesque architectural style in Newfoundland.

Hopedale Mission National Historic Site

A complex of large, wooden buildings constructed by the Moravian Church at Hopedale, Labrador stand starkly silhouetted against the rocky shoreline of the vast, barren landscape. Official recognition refers to the cultural landscape comprised of the mission buildings on their shoreline site.

Howse Pass National Historic Site

Used by generations of First Nations as a route east from the Columbia River Valley through the rugged Rocky Mountains, Howse Pass now sees fewer travelers.

Inverarden House National Historic Site

Inverarden House, once the home of wealthy North West Trading Company partner John McDonald of Garth, is a classic example of the 19th century Regency style architecture once popular in eastern Ontario.  

Jasper House National Historic Site

The archaeological remains of an 1829 fur trade post.

Jasper Park Information Centre National Historic Site

Built in 1913, is one of the finest and most influential examples of the rustic design tradition in Canada's national parks.

Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site

From the Kicking Horse Pass on the Trans-Canada Highway, look down onto a monumental 19th century transportation corridor to the West. See ingeniously engineered “Spiral Tunnels” burrowing from one elevation to another through the steep Canadian Rockies.

Kingston Fortifications National Historic Site

Kingston Fortifications National Historic Site is located in and around the harbour area of Kingston, Ontario. Situated at the mouth of the Cataraqui River, and overlooking the confluence of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, the fortifications consist of five separate 19th-century military...

Klondike National Historic Sites

Step back into the days of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Prowl a paddlewheeler. Explore goldfields. Magical Dawson City is a frontier town where history mingles with everyday life.

Kootenae House National Historic Site

A cairn at Kootenae House National Historic Site marks where the Ktunaxa people traded with the North West Company in the 1800s and celebrated explorer David Thompson launched expeditions to survey the majestic Columbia River.

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

Tour the only known Viking site and the earliest known evidence of European presence in North America. Experience Norse life and see original 11th century artifacts at this UNESCO World heritage site.

L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site

L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site is a cultural landscape that embraces the landscape near Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, that author L. M. Montgomery knew so well and made famous in her “Anne of Green Gables” books. The designated area includes the Green Gables house,...

Lachine Canal National Historic Site

A veritable open-air museum, the Lachine Canal recounts the beginnings of industrialization in Montreal. Explore the ingenuity of this 1825 structure. Follow its urban course, sail through the locks by boat, and enjoy an oasis in the city. 

Laurier House National Historic Site

Two of Canada’s most important Prime Ministers, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King, resided in this Victorian Ottawa mansion where they entertained dignitaries and politicians while often conducting the nation’s business. 

Linear Mounds National Historic Site

Linear Mounds was designated as a national historic site of Canada in 1973 because the site contains some of the most spectacular and best-preserved examples of mortuary mounds belonging to the Devil's Lake-Sourisford Burial Complex. Located near the Souris River in southern Manitoba, the...

Louis S. St-Laurent National Historic Site

Buildings dating from 1839 to 1843 are set on a picturesque property with a garden filled with trees and flowerbeds, most of which existed in Prime Minister Louis S. St. Laurent’s time.

Louis-Joseph Papineau National Historic Site

November 6, 1837: the house of Louis-Joseph Papineau, leader of the Patriotes, is attacked by the Doric Club, an Anglophone paramilitary organization. Fortunately, the attackers failed to get inside. This Old Montréal building bears witness to one of the most tormented times in Quebec and...

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

Standing on the bank of the Red River for more than 180 years, Lower Fort Garry tells inspiring tales of innovation, discovery and struggle. Chat with a 19th century Red River settler and immerse yourself in the daily life of the Fort’s inhabitants.

Lévis Forts National Historic Site

The last of a series of three detached forts built between 1865 and 1872, Fort No.1 bears witness to remarkable technological innovations.

Maillou House National Historic Site

Fine example of 18th century Quebec town architecture, 1736 Québec, Quebec Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.

Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House National Historic Site

Constructed in between 1935 and 1942, are what remain of an early lodge complex on the shores of Maligne Lake.

Manoir Papineau National Historic Site

Classified as a historic monument, the Manoir-Papineau immerses visitors into the heart of the 19th century with its romantic allure of a feudal castle on a riverbank. Explore the magnificent gardens, admire the barn, and take time to reflect in the funeral chapel.

Marconi National Historic Site

Discover how the wireless age began at a museum chronicling inventor Guglielmo Marconi’s achievements in carrying out the world’s first transatlantic wireless telegraph experiments in Nova Scotia at the turn of 20th century.

Melanson Settlement National Historic Site

The archaeological remains of the Melanson Settlement paint a vivid story of the pre-Deportation Acadians living on the banks of the Annapolis River during the 17th and 18th centuries. A short trail with interpretive panels recounts the story.

Merrickville Blockhouse National Historic Site

Built in 1832-33, the blockhouse is the largest and the most impressive of the four blockhouses built along the Rideau Canal for its defense and the second largest blockhouse surviving in Canada.

Mississauga Point Lighthouse National Historic Site

Located on the shoreline of the Niagara River in Niagara-on the-Lake, Ontario, Mississauga Point Lighthouse National Historic Site marks the site of the first lighthouse built on the Great Lakes in 1804.

Mnjikaning Fish Weirs National Historic Site

Mnjikaning Fish Weirs National Historic Site is located on portions of the bottom of the Narrows between Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, a part of the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Montmorency Park National Historic Site

Located at the top of Côte de la Montagne in the historic district of Old Québec, Montmorency Park has been a cemetery, a seat of religious and civil power, a strategic military site and an urban park.

Monument Lefebvre National Historic Site

The Monument-Lefebvre is a 19th century heritage building where visitors experience the triumphs of the Acadians through artefacts, film, performances, and the permanent exhibit, “Reflections of a Journey – The Odyssey of the Acadian People.”

Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site

Hear prairie songbirds sing and smell the sweet hay as you help feed the horses. Re-connect with Canada’s homestead life and bake bread with flour ground from grain harvested from the golden fields outside.

Murney Tower National Historic Site

Murney Tower National Historic Site is a squat stone defensive tower located on a point of raised ground known as Murray Point on the west shore of Kingston Harbour. Murney Tower is also a component of Kingston Fortifications National Historic Site.

Navy Island National Historic Site

Navy Island National Historic Site is a heavily wooded, uninhabited island on the Canadian side of the Niagara River just above Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site

Stand at the spot where an important trading post operated for two centuries. Travel into the past and enjoy a natural setting on the shores of Lake Témiscamingue.

Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site

The Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada is located on the Otonabee River section of the Trent Canal in the City of Peterborough, Ontario. It is a large concrete structure along the Trent-Severn Waterway designed to lift boats 19.8 metres.

Pingo Canadian Landmark

Pingo Canadian Landmark protects a unique arctic landform: ice-cored hills called pingos. Rising out of the flat tundra, these hills provide a distinctive backdrop to the community of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.

Point Clark Lighthouse National Historic Site

Visit the Point Clark Lighthouse where waves still crash on the shore below. Walk beside the tall limestone tower, gaze up at its 12-sided lantern as you imagine its beams safely guiding Lake Huron sailors.

Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site

The Pointe-au-Père navigational aid station, among the most important in Canada, helps us better understand the complexity of the St. Lawrence River and the role played by its lighthouse, one of the tallest in the country.

Port au Choix National Historic Site

See prehistoric artifacts from four ancient Aboriginal cultures that inhabited Newfoundland’s rugged northwest coast. Visit an ancient burial ground, hike coastal trails and see prehistoric artifacts including slate spears, harpoon tips and ivory daggers.

Port-Royal National Historic Site

Converse with costumed interpreters as they share their knowledge and tell the story of a colony of intrepid French inhabitants. Experience the early 17th century lifestyle in the reconstructed Habitation at Port-Royal. You will also learn about the way of life of the first people on this land –...

Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site

Stone remains of the star-shaped, 18th century Prince of Wales Fort stand on Hudson Bay’s tundra shore, offering a glimpse into a remote Hudson’s Bay outpost amid a wild subarctic landscape alive with polar bears, birds and beluga whales.

Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

Built in 1796-97 to protect against French attack, the Prince of Wales Tower was the first of its kind in North America. Visitors can explore its history, architectural features and significance as a defensive structure.

Province House National Historic Site

The birthplace of Confederation and the seat of Prince Edward Island's provincial legislature since 1847, Province House National Historic Site is a Charlottetown highlight. Stroll the grounds to experience the magnificent neo-classical architecture of this majestic building and view interpretive...

Queenston Heights National Historic Site

Queenston Heights is the Niagara battlefield where Major General Sir Isaac Brock, Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Upper Canada died while leading British regulars, local militia and First Nation warriors against an American invasion.

Québec Garrison Club National Historic Site

Only private military club in Canada perpetuating the British colonial tradition of assembling military officers in a social environment, 1879 Québec, Quebec Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.

Red Bay National Historic Site

Red Bay was once the largest and most important commercial whaling station in the world. See the restored chalupa, explore archaeological treasures and original artifacts from the period at this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

An historic 19th century military waterway linking rivers and lakes across Eastern Ontario’s countryside, the Rideau Canal is now a popular natural playground, perfect for boating, paddling, fishing, camping, hiking and cycling the canal’s wooded pathways.

Ridgeway Battlefield National Historic Site

Ridgeway Battlefield National Historic Site is located within a four-hectare parcel of parkland in the small community of Ridgeway in southwestern Ontario, approximately five kilometres west of the Town of Fort Erie.

Riding Mountain Park East Gate Registration Complex National Historic Site

Canada’s last remaining early 1930s-style national parks entrance, the East Gate Registration Complex stands as a carefully maintained example of this form of traditional architecture.

Riel House National Historic Site

Travel back to spring 1886, six months after the death of Louis Riel. Visit his family home and discover what life was like for the Riel family and Métis who lived along the banks of the Red River.

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

Discover a historic trading post along the North Saskatchewan River and immerse yourself in stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers.

Rogers Pass National Historic Site

Discover the role Rogers Pass played in the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway. Follow an abandoned rail line to the ruins of a Victorian-era resort, where legendary Swiss mountain guides forged popular trails and climbing routes.

Royal Battery National Historic Site

Royal Battery National Historic Site, located within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, is an archaeological site that dominates the north shore of Louisbourg Harbour. Appearing as a low grassy ridge, the outline of the battery’s ditch and glacis are still evident,...

Ryan Premises National Historic Site

On Bonavista’s scenic harbour, knowledgeable interpreters, diverse exhibits and displays within the Ryan Premises’ restored buildings bring to life a 19th century Newfoundland fishing enterprise and tell the tale of Canada’s East Coast fisheries dating back 500 years.

S.S. Keno National Historic Site

The S.S. Keno was part of the fleet that played a major part in the history of the Yukon Territory. Without the riverboats, the gold of the Klondike and the silver, lead, and zinc of the Mayo district would have remained in the hills for at least another half century, and the development of the...

S.S. Klondike National Historic Site

Steam-powered sternwheelers were the Yukon’s link to the outside world for almost a century. The S.S. Klondike National Historic Site in Whitehorse honours these vessels, so vital to the settlement of the North.

SGang Gwaay Llnagaay (Nan Sdins)

SGang Gwaay Llnagaay (Nan Sdins) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in a sheltered bay on the east side of the island. Visitors can explore upright and fallen poles, house pits, and standing posts and beams of longhouses.

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

In June of 1604, French nobleman-courtier Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons and his expedition established a settlement on St. Croix Island. In the milder months, they built houses, a storehouse, kitchen and chapel, and formed strong Aboriginal trade alliances. In the territory they called...

Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site

Beneath Dufferin Terrace hides the remains of the residence and seat of power of French and British governors for over 200 years.

Saint-Louis Mission National Historic Site

Site of Huron village destroyed by Iroquois in 1649.

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

Stroll through Darvard Island and enjoy recognizing many species of trees and birds. Have a family picnic while watching the lockage of pleasure craft. Children will be fascinated by the fish ladder, a structure unlike anything else in the world. 

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site

Opened in 1843, the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal was the main entry point for the waterway between Montreal and Kingston. Take a trip through 150 years of history. Then go to the pier for a picnic and watch the lock in operation.

Saoyú-ʔehdacho National Historic Site

Saoyú-Ɂehdacho National Historic Site celebrates the traditional lifestyles of the Sahtúgot’įnę – “the people of the Sahtú.” Visitors to Canada’s largest National Historic Site learn about the teaching, healing and spiritual places as conveyed through oral history.

Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site

Tour the Sault Ste. Marie Canal with an informative Parks Canada guide and you’ll soon understand the vitally important role this innovative piece of engineering made to water transportation in Canada. 

Shoal Tower National Historic Site

Shoal Tower National Historic Site is a circular stone defensive tower located on a shoal in the harbour, directly offshore from the site of the historic City Hall and the site of the former Market Battery in Kingston Ontario.

Signal Hill National Historic Site

Signal Hill celebrates St. John’s rich communications and military history, amidst spectacular city and ocean views. Enjoy military and musical performances, stirring ceremonies, coastal hikes, dramatic fortifications, and the iconic Cabot Tower.

Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site

The only Victorian-style house open to the public in the city, Sir George-Étienne Cartier’s home in Old Montreal offers an opportunity to become better acquainted with one of the Fathers of Confederation.

Sir John Johnson House National Historic Site

Sir John Johnson’s house is located in the village of Williamstown. Built in 1792, it is one of the oldest buildings in the province.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site

Discover the life and work of famed Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier and admire an imposing collection of artifacts and old furniture in his former home, a typical house from the 19th century, in the St. Lawrence Valley.

Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site

Established in 1720, Port-la-Joye was the entry point for European settlers coming to Île Saint-Jean to embark on a new life. There are centuries of history to discover in this historic location, declared a national historic site in 1967.

Skoki Ski Lodge National Historic Site

Skoki Ski Lodge has been welcoming skiers and hikers to the idyllic Skoki Valley for nearly a century. Built as a backcountry ski lodge in the 1930s, it is both a beautiful example of the rustic building tradition and a living link with the earliest days of ski tourism in Canada. The lodge and its...

Southwold Earthworks National Historic Site

Walk where Canada's earliest inhabitants did and imagine the Attiwandaron longhouses and palisade walls that once stood at Southwold Earthworks.

St. Andrew's Blockhouse National Historic Site

Built just after the War of 1812 began, St. Andrews Blockhouse recalls an era of conflict along the New Brunswick harbour and US border, when townspeople united to protect family and community from American raiders.

St. Andrew's Rectory National Historic Site

Learn about the significance of the St Andrew’s Rectory, an excellent example of mid-19th century Red River Hudson’s Bay Company architecture. Imagine the day to day lives of the Reverend and his Red River settler parishioners in the 1800s.

St. Peters Canal National Historic Site

Located in one of Canada’s oldest European settlements, St. Peters Canal links the Atlantic Ocean with the Bras d'Or Lakes as well as Canada’s historic trading past to Cape Breton Island’s vibrant future.

Stanley Park National Historic Site

Stanley Park National Historic Site of Canada is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of the heavily built urban landscape of Vancouver.

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site

A cosmic ray station was built on Sulphur Mountain as part of the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958 and Canadian scientists made important contributions to the research. Geophysicists studied cosmic rays and space particles entering the atmosphere from the station perched above the...

The Forks National Historic Site

Delve 6,000 years into the past at Winnipeg’s “Meeting Place” while soaking up the bustling ambience. Learn how two great rivers at the heart of the continent connected the prairies to the world.

The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site

Strategically located on the fur trade route, this storage building recounts the lives of the voyageurs. Stop in at this enchanting waterfront setting in Lachine and discover the inner workings of the trade that helped shape Canada.

Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site

Discover a newfound fascination with engineering along the Trent-Severn Waterway. This navigational wonder adds up to 44 locks, 104 operable dams and six heritage lockstations along a 386-km scenic string of canals and waterways.

Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site

Book a backcountry stay in a historic log tea house in the Canadian Rockies. Or stop on a day hike at Twin Falls Tea House to view the phenomenal side-by-side cascades of Twin Falls from this historic spot.

Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower

Visit the Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower, admire its Swiss-style copper roof, fieldstone construction and Conestoga wagon weather vane and remember the hard work of the Pennsylvania–German pioneers it honours.

Wolfe's Landing National Historic Site

Wolfe’s Landing National Historic Site is located in Kennington Cove, on the east coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Contained entirely within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the site is bounded by a rocky beach to the south, and a rolling landscape of grasses and forest...

Woodside National Historic Site

Discover the Victorian childhood home of Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King at Woodside National Historic Site in Kitchener, Ontario.

Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site

Learn about Sir John Franklin’s legendary 1845 expedition and the role of Inuit knowledge in the discoveries of the shipwrecks.

Yellowhead Pass National Historic Site

Referred to by early fur traders as “leather pass” is a major transportation route through the Rocky Mountains.

York Factory National Historic Site

Perched incongruously amid vast tundra wilderness, York Factory was the Hudson’s Bay Company’s major trading and administration centre for centuries. Its grounds and grand Depot, filled with artifacts, provide profound insights into a pivotal period in Canada’s founding days.

York Redoubt National Historic Site

An integral part of Halifax’s Defense Complex, York Redoubt helped protect this strategic port city from military attack for over 200 years. Walking paths and interpretive panels help tell its impressive story.

kitjigattalik - Ramah Chert Quarries National Historic Site

Site actively quarried from 5,000 to 600 years ago for Ramah chert, a visually distinctive and important stone type used by several ancient cultures of the northeast in the manufacture of tools and other objects. Torngat Mountain National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador.