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National Historic Site of Canada
Places that have had a significant impact on the history of Canada.
National Historic Person
Persons who have made a lasting contribution to the history of Canada.
National Historic Event
Events that represent a defining action, episode, movement, or experience in the history of Canada.
Heritage Lighthouse
Heritage lighthouses designated under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act and their conservation.
Heritage Railway Station
Heritage railway stations designated under the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act and their conservation.
Federal Heritage Building
Federal heritage buildings designated under the Treasury Board Policy on Management of Real Property.
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Custodians (Federal Heritage Buildings)
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- National Defence
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Correctional Service Canada
- National Research Council Canada
- National Capital Commission
- Parks Canada
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Canadian Museum of History
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- Old Port of Montreal
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Transport Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- National Battlefields Commission
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Canadian Museum of Nature