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2023
February 23, 2023
TORONTO — Today, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Heritage Trust, presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards to those who made exceptional contributions to cultural and natural heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and biodiversity in 2022 ...
February 13, 2023
TORONTO — Celebrate the province’s natural and cultural heritage and learn about local history this Ontario Heritage Week, February 20-26 ...
January 30, 2023
Celebrate Black History Month with the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN — To celebrate Black History Month, the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History is offering in-person and virtual tours for all ages ...
January 16, 2023
New group of artists to live and create at the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre
TORONTO — The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to welcome six new artists to the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre. Hosted at the former home and studio of renowned Canadian artist Doris McCarthy, the residency offers artists a quiet space to retreat, revitalize and focus on their practice ...
2022
October 13, 2022
New provincial plaque commemorates Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin (1877-1963)
OTTAWA – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Sisters of the Jeanne d’Arc Institute, unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin (1877-1963) for her significant contributions toward advancing the status of women and for her positive impact on the community of Lowertown Ottawa, Ontario and beyond ...
September 30, 2022
SAULT STE. MARIE – Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) and Algoma University, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School ...
July 30, 2022
Introducing the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust announced it has renamed Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site to the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in honour of Josiah Henson ...
July 18, 2022
Celebrate Emancipation Day on July 30 at Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site
DRESDEN – The Ontario Heritage Trust’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site welcomes the public back for in-person Emancipation Day celebrations ...
July 4, 2022
Applications open for 2023 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is now accepting applications to the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program. Residencies are available throughout 2023, with flexible terms ranging from one to three months. The application deadline is September 30, 2022 ...
May 18, 2022
ONTARIO – The Ontario Heritage Trust’s museums are reopening their doors to the public this summer. These provincially significant sites explore Ontario’s shared history and bring it to life through interactive public tours, exhibits and special events ...
April 28, 2022
TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled four updated provincial plaques commemorating four significant communities and events from Southwestern Ontario and Niagara Region’s Black history ...
April 25, 2022
TOWN OF LINCOLN – The Ontario Heritage Trust is partnering with the Town of Lincoln, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Bruce Trail Conservancy on the Niagara Twenty Valley Trail Revitalization Project ...
April 22, 2022
Doors Open Ontario returns with more in-person events for 2022 season
TORONTO – Expand your horizon and go behind the scenes of some of Ontario’s most significant places and spaces. Doors Open Ontario returns with a larger number of in-person events this spring, starting on Mother’s Day weekend ...
February 25, 2022
TORONTO – The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair of the Ontario Heritage Trust, presented projects and individuals who made exceptional contributions to heritage conservation with the 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards during a virtual ceremony on February 24, 2022 ...
February 17, 2022
Celebrate Ontario’s heritage during Heritage Week, February 21-27
TORONTO – February 21-27 is Ontario Heritage Week, an opportunity for communities across the province to celebrate Ontario’s natural and cultural heritage and explore local history. The Ontario Heritage Trust is offering a range of digital programs for all ages throughout the week ...
February 4, 2022
Black History Month: Free virtual programs from Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site
DRESDEN – The Ontario Heritage Trust invites all Ontarians to celebrate and recognize the legacy of Black Canadians during Black History Month with Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site ...
January 31, 2022
TORONTO – Six artists from across Canada have been selected for the eighth year of the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program ...
2021
October 14, 2021
Cole Shoal Lighthouse near Brockville commemorated by provincial plaque
BROCKVILLE – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley and its Five Mile Light Rebuild Committee unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate Cole Shoal Lighthouse ...
August 4, 2021
Top 20 ways to experience something new with digital Doors Open Ontario
TORONTO – Expand your horizons and go behind the scenes: visit Ontario’s most intriguing buildings, places and spaces online through Doors Open Ontario ...
July 21, 2021
How to celebrate Emancipation Day 2021 in Ontario
DRESDEN –This Emancipation Day, August 1, you can experience a week of digital activities from the Ontario Heritage Trust that celebrate and explore Ontario’s Black communities and Black heritage through engaging and educational video programming produced by Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site ...
July 8, 2021
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program accepting applications for 2022
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is now accepting applications to the 2022 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program. Residencies are available throughout 2022, with flexible terms ranging from one to three months. The application deadline is September 30, 2021 ...
June 21, 2021
Ontario Heritage Trust launches the Harvey McCue (Waubageshig) Internship for Indigenous Youth
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the creation of the Harvey McCue (Waubageshig) Internship for Indigenous Youth. The internship will provide opportunities, mentorship and support to young Indigenous persons interested in the fields of heritage conservation, education or culture ...
June 3, 2021
Take a hike and explore Ontario trails on June 5, International Trails Day
TORONTO – June 5 is International Trails Day, an annual and worldwide celebration of trails and the healthy lifestyle they promote ...
April 22, 2021
The Ontario Heritage Trust announces the 2021 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence participants
TORONTO – Four Canadian artists, whose skills span a wide range of practices, will be the 2021 Artists-in-Residence of the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program ...
February 19, 2021
2020 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards celebrate heritage excellence in Ontario
TORONTO – The 2020 recipients of the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards were recognized at a virtual ceremony on February 18, 2021 by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Ontario Heritage Trust. The awards celebrate projects and individuals who made exceptional contributions to heritage conservation in Ontario in 2020 ...
February 15, 2021
Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates Heritage Week 2021
TORONTO – February 15-21 marks Ontario Heritage Week 2021, an opportunity for communities across the province to celebrate Ontario’s natural and cultural heritage. This is the 37th year that Heritage Week has been commemorated in Ontario. While celebrations will look different this year, the digital and virtual programs at Ontario museums, galleries, historic sites as well as libraries and archives provide an opportunity for Ontarians to safely reconnect with and celebrate their local history and community ...
February 1, 2021
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is recognizing Black History Month with two exciting programs that will help Ontarians learn more about Black history and reconnect with creators, researchers, thinkers and community leaders from Canada’s and Ontario’s Black communities ...
2020
July 27, 2020
Celebrating Emancipation Day and Ontario’s Black history and heritage
DRESDEN – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce digital Emancipation Day activities for 2020, from interviews with historians to musical performances by Black artists ...
July 23, 2020
Doors Open Ontario is going digital for 2020 – join us on a virtual journey across the province!
TORONTO – Since 2002, the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Doors Open Ontario program has encouraged Ontarians to discover the stories inside the province’s most unique and fascinating historic places, cultural, and natural sites – all free of charge ...
July 13, 2020
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program accepting applications for 2021
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is calling for applications to the 2021 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program. The application deadline is September 30, 2020 ...
May 15, 2020
Ontario Heritage Trust reopens some trails and natural properties
TORONTO – While the Trust’s cultural sites remain closed to the public to protect the health and safety of the public, staff and partners, some of our natural areas and trails are now open ...
April 24, 2020
TORONTO - It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Wilma Morrison ...
April 20, 2020
TORONTO - The Ontario Heritage Trust is saddened by the recent news of the passing of Allan Gotlieb ...
March 26, 2020
UPDATED: Ontario Heritage Trust COVID-19 updates
TORONTO - Please be assured that although the Ontario Heritage Trust has suspended all public-facing activities until further notice to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, partners and staff, the Trust continues to protect and conserve Ontario’s heritage and share our stories ... [last updated March 31, 2020]
February 28, 2020
Provincial plaque honours the contributions of the Women’s Law Association of Ontario
TORONTO – Yesterday, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Women’s Law Association of Ontario unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate the Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) and to honour and celebrate 100 years of advocacy and empowerment ...
February 21, 2020
2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognize heritage excellence in Ontario
TORONTO – The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Ontario Heritage Trust celebrated projects and individuals who made exceptional contributions to heritage conservation in Ontario yesterday evening at the annual Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards ceremony at Queen’s Park ...
February 17, 2020
Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates Heritage Week 2020
TORONTO – This week, communities across the province will host special events and activities to mark Ontario Heritage Week 2020, which runs from February 17-23. This is the 36th year that Heritage Week has been celebrated in Ontario, providing a chance to explore the rich heritage of the province firsthand ...
February 4, 2020
Ontario Heritage Trust announces artists-in-residence at Fool’s Paradise for 2020
TORONTO – Seven Canadian artists whose skills span a wide range of practices will live at Fool’s Paradise for the sixth season of the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program, managed by the Ontario Heritage Trust and supported by RBC ...
January 30, 2020
Ontario Heritage Trust announces Thomas Symons Award for Commitment to Conservation
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the creation of a new award to recognize excellence in heritage conservation in Ontario – the Thomas Symons Award for Commitment to Conservation ...