August – National Historic Sites

Explore...remains of the past

Archaeological digs at Fort Ste-Thérèse, at Chambly Canal National Historic Site
© Parks Canada / B. Hallé

Parks Canada has contributed greatly to the field of archaeology in Canada. Check out some of our stories and come join us for some fun activities in August!

• Visit a virtual exhibit (pptx : 24 Mb) of objects found in national historic sites all across the Parks Canada network!
  Interpretation of archaeological digs at Chambly Canal National Historic Site
  © Parks Canada / B. Hallé

• Every year, Parks Canada and Archéo-Québec celebrate Archaeology Month in Quebec. Find out what they have in the plans for Parks Canada’s centennial!

• Archaeologists at Parks Canada are getting wet! Follow them in their underwater expeditions.

• Find out more about the work of our archaeologists!