Heritage Designation

• recognizes a property’s cultural value and historical significance
• contact planning department using the voluntary heritage designation form if you feel your property has buildings or structures with heritage value and town will determine their heritage significance and if they should be included on the Heritage Register

Heritage Register

• Register of designated and listed heritage properties helps the Town protect heritage properties when they are affected by alterations, additions or development proposals
• Properties can include houses, barns, churches, parks, war memorials, pioneer cemeteries, stores and some industrial buildings
• View interactive designated heritage property map
• View heritage listed properties

Altering a Heritage Property

• If you own a designated heritage property and wish to change or alter the property, you need to apply for a heritage permit as per the Ontario Heritage Act
• A Heritage Permit allows the owner to make certain alterations and additions to a designated heritage property
•  Contact Planning Department before you start for advice on how to preserve the heritage value of your property
• Refer to the heritage permit guide and application to get started

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

• Request Heritage Designation
• Heritage Permit Guide and Application Form