CELEBRATING OUR UNIQUE HISTORY, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
BY SHARING IT WITH EVERYONE
JOIN US FOR FREE ADMISSION
AT PARTICIPATING SITES
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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 Bennett Dam Visitor Centre, Tumbler Ridge
- August 2: Taylor
The Doors Open Program is made possible thanks to support from:
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.
AUGUST 2, 2026
TAYLOR, PEACE ISLAND PARK
Join us in TAYLOR for an exciting August weekend and FREE ADMISSION at these amazing, must-see historical sites. 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.
Don’t miss the International Gold Panning Championships while you’re in Taylor!
TAYLOR FORTS
8AM-4PM • (250) 789-9295
Enjoy Free Admission at this unique historical site in Peace Island Park. Start at the Park Office or call for access.
TAYLOR VISITOR CENTRE
9AM-5PM • (250) 789-9015
Stop by the Taylor Visitor Centre to learn more about what’s happening in Taylor! The experienced staff can give you all the info you need for a great day.
INTERNATIONAL GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS
August long weekend across Taylor
Don’t miss this amazing event while you’re in Taylor! Guests can experience a parade & live entertainment, pancake breakfast, claimstaking, metal detecting, juvenile, amateur, semi professional, and professional gold panning, as well as many more activities.
