List of national historic sites of Canada

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Stone cairns marked NHS's in the early- to mid-20th century.
Stone cairns marked NHS's in the early- to mid-20th century.
The earliest NHS plaques feature elaborate frames.
The earliest NHS plaques feature elaborate frames.
The latest style of NHS plaque.
The latest style of NHS plaque.
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo JumpNational Historic Site
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
National Historic Site
Michelsen Farmstead in Stirling Agricultural Village
Michelsen Farmstead in Stirling Agricultural Village

This is a complete list of the National Historic Sites of Canada. All such designations are made by the federal Minister of the Environment on the advice of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. As of January 2007, there are 924 sites, 157 of which are administered by Parks Canada as part of the national park system, designated, below, with this symbol . Some National Historic Sites are found within National Parks. Nationwide, many of the sites are privately owned, and some of these are open to the public. Two of the 924 sites are located in France, found at the end of this list. Additionally, this list uses official names as listed by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board, not necessarily the colloquial name. Wherever possible, official names listed here are linked to pages with the colloquial name.

The Historic Sites and Monuments Board also nominates National Historic Persons and National Historic Events. These are not listed here (see External Links for the full list). Most all of the National Historic Sites, Persons, and Events are marked by a federal plaque which is usually installed and maintained by staff at the nearest Parks Canada–operated National Historic Site. Since 1919, these plaques have been erected nation-wide, on cairns built for that purpose (in the early years), attached to buildings, or on free-standing posts. These maroon markers are typically in English and French, though some are trilingual, adding another language appropriate to the subject being commemorated. They always include Canada's coat of arms. More elaborate plaques have been cast for national historic districts or a group of buildings.

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Denotes units of the National Park System, administered by Parks Canada.

See also: List of provincial historic sites of Alberta

Nan SdinsNational Historic Site
Nan Sdins
National Historic Site

Hartland Covered BridgeNational Historic Site
Hartland Covered Bridge
National Historic Site

L'Anse aux MeadowsNational Historic Site
L'Anse aux Meadows
National Historic Site

Old Town LunenburgNational Historic Site
Old Town Lunenburg
National Historic Site

InuksukNational Historic Site
Inuksuk
National Historic Site

Aberdeen Pavilion National Historic Site, near Lansdowne Park's main entrance
Aberdeen Pavilion National Historic Site, near Lansdowne Park's main entrance
Fort YorkNational Historic Site
Fort York
National Historic Site

Province HouseNational Historic Site
Province House
National Historic Site

Saint Joseph's OratoryNational Historic Site
Saint Joseph's Oratory
National Historic Site

BatocheNational Historic Site
Batoche
National Historic Site

Battle of Vimy Ridge
Battle of Vimy Ridge
  • Beaumont-Hamel — Represents Newfoundland's accomplishment, contribution and sacrifice in World War I
  • Vimy Ridge — Represents Canada's accomplishment, contribution and sacrifice in World War I. The land for the site of the memorial (about 1 km²) was granted in perpetuity to Canada by France in 1922.

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