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Welcome to the Ontario Heritage Trust website!

Welcome to the Ontario Heritage Trust website!

Learn more about the Ontario Heritage Trust ...
Calling all Ontarians! Join us from February 20-26 as we celebrate Heritage Week 2012!

Calling all Ontarians! Join us from February 20-26 as we celebrate Heritage Week 2012!

Join our special Heritage Week launch event in Toronto on Friday, February 17 at the new Parliament interpretive centre ...
Samuel de Champlain: Perspectives

Samuel de Champlain: Perspectives

Explore the life and journeys of Samuel de Champlain in this new online exhibit. (Image: George A. Reid, c. 1908, Library and Archives Canada/George Agnew Reid fonds/C-011016) ...
Parliament

Parliament

Built 1797, burnt 1813, back 2012 ... visit the site of Ontario’s first purpose-built parliament buildings in Toronto. (York, Upper Canada, c. 1804 (detail), Elizabeth Frances Hale; Image courtesy of Library and Archives Canada, 1970-188-2092)
June 24, 2012
EVENT – A celebration of hats at Fulford Place
Join us on June 24 for a retrospective millinery fashion show and tea
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April 13, 2012
Canadian Songbook Concert – Steven Page

Roy Thomson Hall presents their inaugural new series, Canadian Songbook Concerts

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March 17, 2012
An Audience with William Roache

Coronation Street’s Ken Barlow is touring Canada. His unique one-man show – An Audience with William Roache – stops in Toronto at the Winter Garden Theatre

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March 16, 2012
EVENT – Film screening at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Enoch Turner Schoolhouse will host a screening of KANATA: An Irish Story
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March 01, 2012
EVENT – John Parmenter Robarts honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program

Join the Ontario Heritage Trust for the unveiling of a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable John Parmenter Robarts, premier of Ontario from 1961 to 1971

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February 24, 2012
Canadian Songbook Concert – Whitehorse

Roy Thomson Hall presents their inaugural new series, Canadian Songbook Concerts

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February 17, 2012
2011 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award recipients announced

TORONTO – As part of the province’s Heritage Week celebrations, the 2011 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards will be presented for outstanding contributions to the identification, preservation, protection and promotion of Ontario’s heritage

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February 20, 2012
Heritage Week 2012

The Ontario Heritage Trust has chosen the theme of “Defending a nation” to celebrate Heritage Week 2012

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February 20, 2012
EVENT – Celebrate Heritage Week at Fulford Place

Join us at Fulford Place during Ontario Heritage Week (February 20 to 26, 2012) and celebrate the province’s rich and diverse heritage through a series of free talks and tours

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February 17, 2012
Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates volunteers and communities for achievements in conservation

TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust announced the recipients of its annual programs recognizing contributions to conserving Ontario’s heritage

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February 17, 2012
Ontario Heritage Trust launches Heritage Week 2012 with opening of Parliament interpretive centre in Toronto

TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust hosted a special event at its new Parliament interpretive centre to kick off the province’s celebrations for Heritage Week 2012

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Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site
Learn about Josiah Henson, recognized for his contributions to the abolition movement and for his work in the Underground Railroad
Ontario's Places of Worship
Ontario's Places of Worship
Discover Ontario’s Places of Worship and see how they have influenced the history of our province
Fulford Place
Fulford Place
Enjoy a tour of this magnificent 20,000-square-foot, 35-room Edwardian mansion in Brockville on the sweeping shores of the majestic St. Lawrence River. Tour period rooms and landscaped grounds.
Slavery to freedom
Slavery to freedom
During the 19th century, thousands of enslaved and many free African-Americans fled the United States and made their way to freedom in Canada. Ontario was one of their primary destinations.
Plaque of the Month
Plaque of the Month
See which provincial plaque is featured this month!
Heritage Matters
Heritage Matters
Explore the Trust’s signature magazine online!

Did you know?

The RMS Segwun, in Gravenhurst, is the oldest coal-fired steamship in North America.
Heritage Venues ...

Heritage Venues ...

For unique, elegant and memorable events, the Ontario Heritage Trust offers historic venues conveniently located in the heart of Toronto for your next private party, wedding, reception or corporate event.
Doors Open Ontario 2011 photo contest winners

Doors Open Ontario 2011 photo contest winners

See who won the 2011 digital photo contest to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Doors Open Ontario!
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