About

2021-22 marks 24 years of Heritage Fairs in this province. The Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Fairs Program began in 1997 as part of a national initiative to bring history to life for students. Developed with school curriculum and outcomes in mind, the Heritage Fairs Program allows students to showcase their history and heritage projects using a variety of mediums. Students present their projects at school fairs, and outstanding projects are advanced to regional fairs. Regional, or provincial, fairs are held in every Canadian province and territory each spring. Up to six regional fairs are held in Newfoundland and Labrador each year.

Since 1997, the Historic Sites Association has been pleased to partner with the Department of Education and the English and French School Districts to administer the annual Heritage Fairs Program for the benefit of our students.

Facts:

  • Over 131,947 NL students have participated in the program.

  • The program has attracted over 409,682 visitors.

  • More than 17,905 volunteers have contributed to the program.

  • There has been more than 1,000 prizes awarded to students.

  • 167 NL students have participated in the National Heritage Fair .

  • 9 NL students have attended the National Youth Forum in Ottawa.

  • 74 NL students and 14 teachers traveled to Europe as a part of the Ambassador Program.

For more information on the designs, projects, awards, winners, sponsors, and statistics of the 2018 - 2019 Heritage Fair Program, please click below.