Historic Places Days

July 11th-19th, 2026

Celebrated across Canada, Historic Places Days offer a chance to explore and showcase the places and stories that are important to us. In 2026, we invite you to celebrate the theme, “Communication through Places and Time.” Join us to explore how people have shared ideas, stories, skills and knowledge across generations—and how historic places have made those connections possible. From oral traditions, crafts, and handwritten letters to telegraphs, telephones, and digital media, places have always been at the heart of how we communicate.

Learn more about Historic Places Days and the National Trust here

Donald Luxton leading a walking tour of the Vancouver Block , Historic Places Days 2024. Credit Sarah Carlson

Chinese Canadian Heritage Society table at Summer Storytelling 2024. Photo Credit Kamran Safari.

Donald Luxton leading a walking tour of the Vancouver Block , Historic Places Days 2024. Credit Sarah Carlson

Summer Storytelling attendee at food table. Photo credit Kamran Safari.

Donald Luxton leading a walking tour of the Vancouver Block , Historic Places Days 2024. Credit Sarah Carlson

The Squamish Language Nest presentation at Summer Storytelling 2024 (credit Kamran Safari)

Nickel Brothers presentation at Summer Storytelling 2024 (credit Kamran Safari)

John Atkin Leading a Walking Tour in Summer of 2024. Credit K Figueiredo.

John Atkin Leading a Walking Tour in Summer of 2024. Credit K Figueiredo.

Rob Howatson leading a River District walking tour in Summer of 2024. Photo Credit: K Figueiredo

Rob Howatson leading a River District walking tour in Summer of 2024. Photo Credit: K Figueiredo

Past Historic Places Days

July 9th and 12th
Walking the Line: Nanaimo Road Walking Tour with John Atkin

July 11th:
Summer Storytelling Social

July 15th:
A Night of Heritage at Hollywood Theatre

July 19th:
Exploring Downtown South Vancouver Walking Tour with Rob Howatson
Behind-The-Scenes: A Tour at the Vancouver Block with Don Luxton

July 13
Walking on Water: Riley Park (26th Avenue and Heather Street) Walking Tour with John Atkin
Behind-The-Scenes: A Tour at the Vancouver Block

July 19th
Places that Matter: Summer Storytelling

July 20th

The River District: From Carbolineum to Condominium Walking Tour with Rob Howatson