Come and Celebrate Canada Historic Places Day on July 8 and 9 in Western Quebec’s National Historic Sites

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of national historic sites in Canada

July 6, 2017                                   Montreal, Quebec                            Parks Canada Agency 

As Canadians mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation this year, it is also time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of national historic sites in Canada. 

To mark the Canada Historic Places Day, numerous activities for all ages and all tastes await visitors in Western Quebec’s National Historic Sites, on July 8th and 9th. 
 

    July 8th:

• Family picnics at Battle of the Châteauguay and Fort Chambly National Historic Sites
• Traditional gardening workshop at Sir Wilfrid Laurier
• Activities on day-to-day life in the fort at Coteau-du-Lac
• Historic Chocolate Tasting at Sir George-Étienne Cartier
• Launch of tea salon Chez Julie at Manoir Papineau
• Activities and tasting of the new tea « L’enchanté » at Fort Témiscamingue 

    July 9th:

• Family picnic and Saint-Thibault at Forges du Saint-Maurice
• Old-time Country fair, with special indigenous culture program at Louis S. St-Laurent 

Parks Canada offers visitors 171 remarkable and inspiring national historic places where they can explore our nation’s rich and diverse history and heritage. This year’s FREE 2017 Discovery Pass allows Canadians and international visitors alike to visit Parks Canada’s national historic sites, as well as national parks, and marine conservation areas, for free.

Canada’s list of national designations continues to grow, reflecting the rich heritage of our country and providing opportunities for Canadians to learn more about our diversity, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

Parks Canada is encouraging visitors to plan their trips and discover new and exciting destinations in 2017 by consulting Parks Canada’s website, or downloading the NEW Parks Canada Mobile App, for a list of hidden gems and other unique and memorable ways to celebrate Canada 150.