Have you ever wondered about the money and carbon spent replacing an inefficient old building with a new one, and whether the same net results could be achieved through a retrofit? This is the...
The abandoned headquarters of an oil and gas company is not where you would normally expect to find a pre-eminent school of design. And yet, HCMA Architecture + Design has crafted the new home of the...
An Ontario-based charity believes the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings could be a solution to creating more affordable housing. This week, Guelph’s Heritage Advisory Committee expressed its...
Toronto’s Mirvish Village was born in the 1960s from a failed attempt to build a parking lot for Honest Ed’s, the discount department store that once stood at the corner of Bloor and Bathurst streets...
A new Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake is slowly taking shape. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s heritage committee approved at its July 8 meeting a heritage permit application for the redevelopment...
For more than 75 years, 24 Sussex Drive has served as the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada and as a setting for diplomacy, public service, and decisions of national consequence. But...
The City of Ottawa is looking to designate five eye-catching buildings by architect James Strutt as protected heritage properties. The churches and homes would join a list of Strutt-designed...
The Huntsville and Area Historical Society (HAHS) is urging the Town of Huntsville to take action to protect its built heritage, including introducing financial incentives for property owners and...
The Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) has published a national report examining how existing buildings can help Canada address climate and housing goals, while maintaining...
Heritage Ottawa's 2026 Walking Tour Season is underway! Explore the history and heritage of some of Ottawa's most interesting neighbourhoods with their knowledgeable tour guides. Tours are available...