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La prison Don de Toronto, 2017 (Photo : Richard Adams)

Not just another pretty façade

Check out the many stories published by the Ontario Heritage Trust about buildings and architecture — from adaptive re-use and conservation activities to iconic structures and the economic impact of heritage ...

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Pêches de Niagara-on-the-Lake (Photo : Hubert Kang, Destination Ontario)

Food for thought

See how the Trust has explored our connections with food — as well as the history of food culture — through these articles …

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A collage of images showing architectural details, building plans and conservation work being done at two Trust-owned properties.
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Adaptive reuse: Building on an architect’s perspective

Ontario Heritage Trust architect, Leroy Shum, on the key elements of adaptive reuse, emerging industry trends and the possibilities of what it all means.

What happens when a building no longer fulfils its intended purpose? How does a space transform into something that serves the needs of the future? An industry practice that answers this …

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Pages from The Cook Not Mad; Or Rational Cookery book.

A recipe for early Canadian culinary identity

Food, cooking and eating as universal experiences have always been an important part of our identity. As a necessity for survival, …Visit A recipe for early Canadian culinary identity
Celebrating Josiah – Introducing the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

Celebrating Josiah – Introducing the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

“I’ll use my freedom well.” Josiah Henson made this promise to Captain Burnham, who helped him and his family in the last part of …Visit Celebrating Josiah – Introducing the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
Une plaque provinciale a été dévoilée en 2010 dans le cadre de l'événement organisé à l’occasion du jour de l'émancipation sur le Site historique de la Case de l'oncle Tom à Dresden, pour rendre hommage à Hugh Burnett et à la National Unity Association.

Setting the record straight – Updating four Black history plaques

I’d like to tell you about Solomon Moseby. In 1837, Moseby fled to Niagara to escape slavery in Kentucky. When his extradition …Visit Setting the record straight – Updating four Black history plaques
How Doors Open Ontario activates the province’s communities

How Doors Open Ontario activates the province’s communities

The Ontario Heritage Trust’s Doors Open Ontario program works with communities and partners to open the doors, gates and …Visit How Doors Open Ontario activates the province’s communities
Commerce Court, Toronto (Photo: Greg David)

Commerce Court, Toronto

Photo: Greg David

Doors Open Ontario

Discover the story behind every door!

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Selected stories

Volcano Pizzeria Restaurant (Photo: Museum Windsor)

The proof is in the pizza

Around the lunch table at my office, I talk a lot about my experiences …
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Pulling a pint of beer (Photo: Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership)

Lost breweries of Toronto

As an artifact, beer can tell you a lot about the culture that develops it. …
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MacNab-Charles heritage conservation district

The economic value of heritage districts: How assessment growth in heritage conservation districts compares with non-designated areas in Hamilton

There are competing views about the value of heritage properties. On the …
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Brockville Railway Tunnel

Case study: Brockville Railway Tunnel

Location: 1 Block House Island Road, Brockville
Owner: City of …
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