Historic designations
Persons, places and events that illustrate defining moments in Canada’s history.
Indigenous connections
Working with Indigenous partners and communities to protect special places and share their stories.
World Heritage sites in Canada
Sharing our outstanding natural and cultural heritage with the world.
Canadian Register of Historic Places
A single source of information about historic places in Canada.
Heritage Gourmet
A culinary journey through Canada’s history. Over 60 recipes submitted by Parks Canada staff.
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.