Northern Trails Historical Society’s Doors Open 2026 to begin in Chetwynd

CHETWYND, B.C. — Historical buildings and tourist locations around northeast B.C. will be open – both literally and figuratively – to the public starting this weekend.

The third-annual Doors Open 2026 event begins on Saturday, June 13th, and is hosted by the Northern Trails Historical Society (NTHS).

Doors Open events are when the public can access historical and culturally significant buildings and sites that are normally closed for free, offering residents the opportunity to view and learn about them.

The NTHS is an organization which links the eight museums in northeast B.C. into a formal network for sharing resources and fostering communication, and was established in 2015, according to its website.

A national Doors Open program was begun by Heritage Canada in 2000, with the first event taking place in Toronto that summer. 

Events have occurred throughout the country, including ones in Ottawa, London, Saskatoon and more. 

According to a Facebook post, the event on June 13th will be the first of several in the region this summer.

This includes events in Charlie Lake, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope and Taylor, with details yet to be released, according to the post.

The events on Saturday, June 13th, will coincide with the town’s annual chainsaw carving competition, and will include a free barbecue and free tours of the Little Prairie Heritage Museum from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The museum, located at 5633 Westgate Road in Chetwynd, says it “explores the history” of the district, according to its Facebook page.

For further information about the Doors Open program, contact NTHS by phone at 250-787-0430 or by email at info@nths.ca.