Highlights

Bicycles

Canada’s history on two wheels.
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Watch them now!

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 project. More than 1,100 student videos are posted online.

KAYAK: CANADA'S HISTORY MAGAZINE FOR KIDS

Canada and the Cold War

An unsettling time in our history.

Snow Tech

Thousands of years of winter creativity.

Choosing Canada's Leaders

Discover the history, good and bad, of Canada’s federal elections in the September issue of Kayak.

Canada Underground

The April issue of Kayak goes underground to explore caves, tunnels, root cellars and more.

Heritage Fairs

About Heritage Fairs

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

Find a Fair

There are Heritage Fairs across the country!

Give the Greatest Gift in History!

Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids — 4 issues per year for as low as $14.95.

Heritage Fair National Showcase

Rules and Criteria

Learn more about eligibility, criteria, and prizing for the Heritage Fair National Showcase.

National Showcase Registration

Register your Heritage Fair project! Answer a few questions about your research and process, upload photos, and upload the signed permission form.

#OurStoriesOurVoices

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

Starting Your Storytelling Journey

Students who attended this virtual event discovered the magic of storytelling, how to bring characters to life, and how to turn historical events into an engaging story.