Discover the Family of National Historic Sites in Alberta Who
are we? We are the family of National Historic Sites. Designated
by the Minister of the Environment on the recommendation of the
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, we are places of
national significance to all Canadians. There are over 900 of
us, found in every province and territory across Canada. Each is
unique and each tells its own compelling story. National
Historic Sites in Alberta The Alberta branch of the family
includes 59 National Historic Sites. We are as varied as the
province itself. We are an outpost of the North-West Mounted
Police, an early 20th century coalmine, and a park that contains
the largest concentration of native rock art on the North
American plains. A Shared Legacy The responsibility for caring
for us is shared by many. Of the 59 sites in Alberta, only nine
are owned by Parks Canada. The rest are owned by other levels of
government, local organizations and businesses. Many continue in
their original function –