The Historic Places Days Photo Contest is Back – and Willowbank is In!
- katiehoughton4
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
We’re excited to share that Willowbank School of Restoration Arts is once again participating in the National Trust for Canada’s Historic Places Days Photo Contest, running from July 11 to 20, 2025. This annual celebration of Canada’s treasured historic places is sponsored by Parks Canada.
The House with Two Faces: The Hamilton side, overlooking Queenston & the Niagara River.
The Willowbank Grounds continue to be open to the public, seven days a week, and all are welcome to explore our rambling 13-acre site, admire the 1834 Manor House and its stunning Greek Revival design, and take time to honour the lives of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children by visiting the teardrop-shaped drystone cairn — a place of reflection, remembrance, and respect. While the interior of the Manor House is not open for general drop-in visits, tours may be arranged with advance notice. To inquire about availability, please email us at willowbank@willowbank.ca.
This Year’s Theme:
Makers from coast-to-coast-to-coast: Honouring Arts, Crafts, and Storytelling
This year, the National Trust is celebrating the makers — those who shape our cultural landscape through craftsmanship, creativity, and care. Whether you’re an admirer of heritage sites, a visitor to our grounds, or someone who simply wants to show their love for Canadian stories, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.
Visit. Snap. Share. Win.
Come explore Willowbank’s beautiful grounds, take a selfie or a creative photo, and share it on Instagram or Facebook for a chance to win $500!
How to Enter:
Post an original photo or short video on Instagram or Facebook
Use the hashtags #HistoricPlacesDays and #HPDContest2025
Tag and follow @nationaltrustca
✨ Bonus Entry: Share @nationaltrustca’s official contest posts on your account, tag them, and tag your favourite historic place to gain an extra entry!
🔗 Find More Historic Sites
Discover the many other participating historic places across Canada and get inspired at:👉 https://historicplacesdays.ca/places/
Let’s celebrate the places and people who keep Canada’s stories alive — one photo at a time.
