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What’s Happening
About Doors Open
The Northern Trails Historical Society is hosting our third annual Doors Open celebration in 2026.
Doors Open celebrates the built heritage in our Northeastern communities by encouraging participants to visit different historic buildings and tourism locations throughout the region at no charge. The program has continued to expand from there, bringing in other organizations and businesses to help support and take part.
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June 13: Chetwynd
- July 1: Fort Nelson
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July 11: Fort St. John, Charlie Lake, Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe
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July 12: Dawson Creek
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July 25: Hudson’s Hope, Bear Flat, W.A.C Bennet Dam, Tumbler Ridge
- August 2: Taylor
The Doors Open Program is made possible thanks to support from:
[We’re finalizing our 2026 sponsors! Updates coming soon.]
We acknowledge the financial support of the following participants:
Tumbler Ridge Museum, Fort St. John North Peace Museum, Fort Nelson Heritage Museum, Hudson’s Hope Museum, Peace Crossing Historical Society, IdealOS, Magic Lantern Centre Cinema, Space Model Museum
When It’s Happening
Join Us for Doors Open
Be sure to visit our participating locations during their Doors Open dates – each community will have it’s own times through the summer! There are many events happening in our communities during these times, so make a day of it and join us!
We will be updating this information throughout the program.
JUNE 13, 2026
CHETWYND
Join us in CHETWYND for an awesome weekend, including the 20th anniversary of the International Chainsaw Carving Competition! The following locations, organizations and businesses are participating in the program and will offer free admission to their facilities as well as other unique events and opportunities.
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
LITTLE PRAIRIE HERITAGE MUSEUM
11:00AM – 3:00PM • littleprairieheritagemuseum@gmail.com
5633 Westgate Rd NW, Chetwynd, BC
Join the 2026 Grand Opening for Free admission, BBQ with hot dogs & refreshments, membership signups, tours, and more!
INTERNATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING COMPETITION
At the Rec Centre – 97 Hwy, Chetwynd, BC
Join us at this amazing Chetwynd event for the 20th anniversary! Admission is free for everyone, and there is a lot going on around the rec centre. Check it out while visiting the museum!
