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Heritage Resources

Links of Interest

The Ontario Heritage Act came into force in 1975. Its purpose is to give municipalities and the provincial government powers to preserve the heritage of Ontario. The primary focus of the Act is the protection of heritage buildings and archaeological sites. The legislation also mandates the Ontario Heritage Foundation, a Crown agency, and the Conservation Review Board, a tribunal that hears objections to municipal and provincial decisions under the Act. The Ministry of Culture has made changes to the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Government Efficiency Act, which received Royal Assent on November 26, 2002.

Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18 

Historical Societies

 Aurora Historical Society 
 Ontario Historical Society  
 Sharon Temple - National Historic Site and Museum  
 The Society For The Preservation Of Historic Thornhill  

Heritage Organizations

The Ontario Heritage Foundation  is the province's lead heritage agency. Dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's rich and varied heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.

Doors Open Ontario  From April through October each year, communities open the doors of some of the most intriguing and charming heritage sites.

Town of Aurora Resources

 Architectural Terms
 Architectural Styles
 Heritage Permit Application 

External Link Resources

• OntarioHistoricalSociety 
• Ontario Heritage Foundation 
• Canadian Inventory of Heritage Buildings 
• The Ontario Heritage Act 
• Ontario Regulation 9/06 
• Ontario Heritage Tool Kit  
• Ontario Architecture Website 
• Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada 
• Provincial Policy Statement 
• Edifice Old Homes 
• Heritage Districts Work! Heritage Conservation District Study, Summary of Findings 
• An Exploration of the Economics of Heritage Development in Ontario 
• Tired Historic Windows - Restore or Replace?