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2019
August 15, 2019
The endless adventure of #DoorsOpenOntario continues this fall over 7 weekends and 24 events!
TORONTO – Looking for road trip inspiration, to check out the great outdoors or to discover the amazing architecture of the province this fall? You’re in luck! Doors Open Ontario, the annual program that lets you look behind the scenes of buildings, gardens and other historic places across Ontario, is gearing up for the fall season ...
July 15, 2019
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program accepting applications for 2020
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is calling for applications to the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program. The application deadline is September 30, 2019 ...
May 13, 2019
Ontario Heritage Trust museums open for the summer!
ONTARIO – If you’re looking for a compelling experience in your community or across the province, then check out one (or more!) of Ontario Heritage Trust’s museums this summer ...
April 24, 2019
#DoorsOpenOntario 2019: 36 events, 900 sites, 1 endless adventure
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is opening the door to Doors Open Ontario 2019 and unlocking exciting architectural, cultural and natural heritage experiences this spring and fall season ...
February 25, 2019
2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards showcase conservation and youth achievement
TORONTO – 120 individuals, including students from Smith Falls, Ottawa and Windsor, were awarded Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards at a ceremony on Friday, February 22. The awards, which were presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, recognize individuals, groups and communities for exceptional contributions to conserving Ontario’s heritage ...
January 31, 2019
New group of artists set to live and create at Fool’s Paradise in 2019
TORONTO – Eight artists from across Canada, including visual artists, musicians and writers, have been selected for the fifth year of the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program ...
2018
October 4, 2018
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking nominations for the 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards and Young Heritage Leaders program to recognize outstanding contributions to tangible and intangible cultural heritage, sustainability, biodiversity, and natural heritage conservation ...
September 28, 2018
OTTAWA – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC), unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des femmes canadiennes-françaises (FFCF) for their significant contributions to Ontario’s francophone community ...
September 22, 2018
CALEDON – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Cheltenham Badlands on Saturday, September 22. With the new accessible boardwalk for viewing the Badlands landscape, new trailhead and wayfinding signs and a new parking lot to provide safe access to the site, visitors will now be able to safely enjoy the Badlands while helping to conserve its unique geological features for future generations ...
July 26, 2018
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program now accepting applications for 2019
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is calling for applications to the 2019 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program. The application deadline is September 30, 2018 ...
May 17, 2018
Ontario Heritage Trust museums open for the summer!
TORONTO - Explore the province and visit one of the Ontario Heritage Trust’s museums. Located across Ontario, these sites share unique and compelling stories from our history and bring them to life through interactive tours, exhibits and special events ...
April 17, 2018
#DoorsOpenOntario 2018: Discover fun, free events across the province!
TORONTO – Join the Ontario Heritage Trust for another season of Doors Open Ontario – featuring 35 events across the province – starting in Guelph on April 21 ...
March 23, 2018
Provincial plaque commemorates Le Droit newspaper
OTTAWA – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and Le Droit unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the daily French-language newspaper for its significant role in Franco-Ontarian history ...
February 23, 2018
Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognize exceptional achievements in conservation
TORONTO – Today, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell is presenting the 2017 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognizing individuals, groups and communities for exceptional contributions to conserving Ontario’s cultural and natural heritage ...
February 15, 2018
Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards Presentation
Join the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell and the Ontario Heritage Trust for the presentation of the 2017 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards ...
Ontario Heritage Trust invites Ontarians to celebrate Heritage Week
TORONTO – Next week, communities across the province are hosting special events and activities in celebration of Ontario Heritage Week 2018, which runs from February 19 to February 25 ...
February 1, 2018
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program: Announcement of artists selected for 2018
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the artists selected to participate in the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program for 2018 ...
2017
December 11, 2017
Ontario Heritage Trust presents: Dialogue on Intangible Heritage with Wade Davis
TORONTO – As part of the Ontario Heritage Trust’s exploration of intangible heritage, Professor Wade Davis presented a compelling lecture at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto Thursday ...
October 5, 2017
Provincial plaques commemorate the Anishinaabeg at Lake of Bays
DORSET – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and the Township of Lake of Bays, unveiled provincial plaques commemorating the Anishinaabeg at Lake of Bays ...
September 25, 2017
Provincial plaque commemorates the Franco-Ontarian Flag
SUDBURY – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the University of Sudbury and l’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario (ACFO) du grand Sudbury, unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Franco-Ontarian flag ...
August 25, 2017
Provincial plaques commemorate the Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site
WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Huron-Wendat Nation and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, unveiled provincial plaques commemorating the Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site ...
August 11, 2017
Call for nominations: Celebrate Ontario’s conservation leaders!
TORONTO - The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking nominations for the 2017 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards and Young Heritage Leaders program ...
August 2, 2017
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program now accepting applications for 2018
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is calling for applications to the 2018 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program. The application deadline is September 30 ...
July 26, 2017
Ontario Heritage Trust welcomes new Chair to Board of Directors
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Harvey Andrew McCue (Waubageshig) as Chair of the Board of Directors ...
April 19, 2017
Discover the story behind every door at #DoorsOpenOntario 2017!
TORONTO – Join the Ontario Heritage Trust as we kick off the Doors Open Ontario season April 22 in Guelph, with 44 additional events across the province until October ...
February 17, 2017
Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards recognize exceptional achievements in conservation
TORONTO – Today, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell is presenting the 2016 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognizing individuals, groups and communities for exceptional contributions to conserving Ontario’s cultural and natural heritage ...
January 20, 2017
Provincial plaque commemorates The Flying Frenchmen and Didier “Cannonball” Pitre
RENFREW - Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Town of Renfrew, unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating “The Flying Frenchmen,” three Francophone athletes who were part of the original Montreal Canadiens: Jean-Baptiste “Jack” Laviolette, Édouard “Newsy” Lalonde and Didier “Cannonball” Pitre ...
2016
November 8, 2016
Provincial plaque commemorates Colonel Darby Bergin
CORNWALL – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders’ Regimental Foundation, unveiled a provincial plaque at the Cornwall Armoury commemorating Colonel Darby Bergin (1826-1896), a celebrated physician, politician and military officer ...
August 18, 2016
Provincial plaque commemorates naturalist Louise de Kiriline Lawrence
BONFIELD - Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Nipissing Naturalists Club unveiled a provincial plaque at the Ste. Bernadette Parish Hall in Bonfield to commemorate naturalist Louise de Kiriline Lawrence ...
August 16, 2016
TORONTO - The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking nominations for the 2016 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards and Young Heritage Leaders program to recognize outstanding contributions to natural and cultural heritage conservation. The nomination deadline is September 30, 2016 ...
August 3, 2016
Call for applications from Canadian artists for the 2017 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program
TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is calling for applications to the 2017 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program. The application deadline is September 30, 2016 ...
July 21, 2016
Provincial plaque commemorates The Flying Frenchmen and Édouard “Newsy” Lalonde
CORNWALL - Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the City of Cornwall and the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame, unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating “The Flying Frenchmen” – a group of three original players for the Montreal Canadiens ...
June 23, 2016
Provincial plaque commemorates The Flying Frenchmen and Jean-Baptiste "Jack" Laviolette
BELLEVILLE - Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the City of Belleville and the Hastings County Historical Society, unveiled a provincial plaque at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre commemorating “The Flying Frenchmen” – a group of three original players for the Montreal Canadiens ...
June 10, 2016
Official closing of the Commemoration of 400 Years of French Presence in Ontario
PENETANGUISHENE - Today, the Office of Francophone Affairs, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Town of Penetanguishene hosted a special event at Rotary Champlain Wendat Park to mark the official closing of the commemoration of 400 years of French presence in Ontario ...
April 14, 2016
Discover the story behind every door | Doors Open Ontario kicks off April 23
TORONTO - From April to October, the Ontario Heritage Trust invites you to explore Ontario’s heritage treasures during Doors Open Ontario 2016. The season kicks off April 23 in Guelph and runs on weekends throughout the summer and fall with events in 43 communities across the province ...
February 26, 2016
Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognize exceptional achievements in conservation
TORONTO - Today, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell is presenting the 2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognizing individuals, groups and communities for exceptional contributions to conserving Ontario’s cultural and natural heritage ...
February 18, 2016
Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program: Announcement of artists selected for 2016
TORONTO - Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust announced the artists selected to participate in the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program in 2016 ...
February 17, 2016
KINGSTON - Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust celebrated Heritage Week 2016 with an event showcasing Ontario’s remarkable contributions to medical science and innovation. Held in partnership with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University and the Museum of Health Care at Kingston, today’s event offered engaging tours, talks, activities and demonstrations for adults and youth ...