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A wooden path overtop lush green grass leads to the modern looking Georgina Multi-Use Recreation Centre

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2025/OCT/08

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Georgina Multi-Use Recreation ...

Location: Georgina, Ontario Completed: 2024 Architect: Perkins+Will Canada Inc. Nominated by: Hon. Caroline Mulroney, MPP (York–Simcoe) For years, the Town of Georgina lacked a true civic centre—a...

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Exterior view of the Westdale Theatre, displaying its new marquee and its integration with neighbouring storefronts, including a pizza place and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

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2025/OCT/05

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The Westdale Theatre

Location: Hamilton, Ontario Completed: 1935 (original), 2017 (renovation) Architect: William James Walsh (original), Toms + McNally Design Inc. (2017 renovation) Nominated by: Sandy Shaw, MPP...

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South-facing view of a modern library with warm interior lighting, large windows, and a mix of brick and stone cladding at dusk.

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2025/SEP/30

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Calvin Park Library

Location: Kingston, Ontario Completed: 2009 Architect: Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. Nominated by: Ted Hsu, MPP (Kingston and the Islands) Located at a crossroads of...

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View of the CASO station showcasing its length and size, with red brick walls, arched windows, and a historic architectural style.

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2025/SEP/30

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Canada Southern Railway Statio...

Location: St. Thomas, Ontario Completed: 1873 (original), 2006–2008 (renovation and adaptive reuse) Architect: Edgar Berryman (1873), A+Link Architecture Inc. (2008...

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Main view of the Schreiber Discovery Centre, showcasing its modern shelter with a timber and steel structure, set against a forested backdrop.

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2025/SEP/30

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Schreiber Discovery Centre

Location: Schreiber, Ontario Completed: 2020 Architect: Number Ten Architectural Group - Ontario, Architects Nominated by: Lise Vaugeois, MPP (Thunder Bay–Superior North) In the town of...

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View of the basilica's prominent architecture standing on a hill, featuring its stone facade and twin towers.

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2025/SEP/30

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Im...

Location: Guelph, Ontario Completed: 1876–1888 (original), 2015 (Basilica restorations and renovations), 2020 (rectory restorations and renovations) Architect: Joseph Connolly (1876–1888...

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