Canada History, Historic & Heritage Sites

B.C. History, Historic & Heritage Sites are located on the westcoast of Canada. It is the 3rd largest province and consists of heritage buildings, forts, historic sites and museums. [ Link ]

Alberta History, Historic & Heritage Sites are located in a western Canadian prairie province which is home to many museums, forts, historic sites, heritage buildings and more. [ Link ]

Saskatchewan History, Historic & Heritage Sites are located in a central prairie province which is home to 10,000 lakes and many museums, heritage buildings, forts and historic sites. [ Link ]

Yukon History, Historic & Heritage Sites are located in a wilderness environment located in the north of Canada. There are fur trading posts, forts, museums and historic sites. [ Link ]

NWT History, Historic & Heritage Sites are located in a wilderness environment at the doorway to the Arctic Circle. Home to fur trading posts, forts, museums and historic sites. [ Link ]

The history of Canada is best told through the eyes of the many national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, heritage buildings and parks. Every province and territory in Canada maintains a good selection of museums, heritage and historical sites.

Museums come in all types. There are wildlife, agricultural, dinosaur, First Nation and pioneer museums and many more. Most are paid admission. All provide a glimpse into the history of Canada.

Canada historical sites include forts, pioneer villages, fur trading posts, dinosaur fossil digs, heritage buildings, historic roads, historic river paddle routes and First Nation villages and hunting grounds to name a few.

Canada historic sites vary in size, activities and services. Many larger sites specialize in a certain activity like paddle routes or are highlighted by a certain feature like a First Nation buffalo hunting ground.

Some Canadian historic sites include a sandy beach, backpacking trails, theatre, conference rooms, restaurants, gift stores, canoe routes, a lighthouse, pioneer buildings, period actors, a wildlife habitat area, attractions, a campground, protective plant species, endangered species and much more.

Many of the larger Canada parks are created to protect the environment, wildlife... as well as... Canadian history.

Some of Canada's historic parks operate seasonally with the peak months of operation occurring during the months of May to late September for summer sites and November to early April for northern winter sites.

Some Sightseeing Tips

- always bring a good pair of walking shoes.
- pack water and snacks.
- bring your hat, sunglasses and sun screen.
- some sites have group tours and
- transportation for the disabled.
- research parks per your history preferences.
- pack a camera and video.
- ask about services on the site that are
important to you.
- sk about picnic day use areas.
- always show respect to the period actors.
- pack rain gear and prepare for changes in weather.
- plan for a full day as there always seems to be more to do along the way to the historic site.
- pack bug spray for historic sites in the wilderness.
- some sites require paid admission to access.
- lock vehicles.
- dress in layers as the weather can change quickly in some parts of Canada.