About Heritage Fairs

Inspiring Canada’s best and brightest young people with their history and heritage since 1993.

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Getting Started

What's The Story?

There are stories all around us, just waiting for you to tell them. What’s The Story? guides you through the process of telling a story that matters to you

Heritage Fair Planner

Use this workbook to plan your project and keep track of your work.

Find a Fair

There are Heritage Fairs across the country!

In the Classroom

Are you a teacher participating in the Heritage Fair program? Check out these resources to support historical inquiry and bring Heritage Fairs to your classroom.

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Local history and landmark moments

The Heritage Fair National Showcase is a celebration of student curiosity, creativity, and commitment to exploring Canada’s history, heritage, and culture.

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National Program

The Heritage Fair National Showcase celebrates outstanding student work in the Heritage Fair program, aimed at fostering a deep appreciation for Canadian history and heritage among young learners. Students are selected at Regional Heritage Fairs and will be celebrated online and in print by Canada’s History Society. 

By highlighting diverse historical topics and encouraging rigorous research and inquiry, the National Showcase not only recognizes student achievements but also promotes a greater understanding of Canada's rich history and heritage.

Young Citizens

From 2012-2024, Young Citizens was the national program for Heritage Fairs, where participants produced a short video on the topic they explored as part of their Heritage Fair projectlink opens in new window. More than 1,100 student videos are posted online at CanadasHistory.ca/YoungCitizens. 

Young Citizens was administered by Canada’s National History Society, with the support of the Government of Canada, Bruce MacLellan & Karen Girling, and Canada Life.