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to discover the heritage treasures that matter most to you.

Explore this timeless theatre complex — the world’s last operating stacked theatre

Guided tours of this National Historic Site — the last operating stacked theatre in the world — are 90 minutes long and recount the history and restoration of the complex. Visit the whimsical Winter Garden Theatre, and view samples from the world’s largest collection of vaudeville scenery.

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Inside the Elgin Theatre (Photo: Ryan Raz)

Inside the Elgin Theatre

Photo: Ryan Raz

Discover the story behind every door

The Ontario Heritage Trust works with communities across the province
to open the doors, gates and courtyards of their unique and most 
fascinating cultural sites so you can explore the stories inside.

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Aylmer Old Town Hall (Photo: Doors Open Aylmer and Malahide)

Aylmer Old Town Hall

Photo: Doors Open Aylmer and Malahide

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Heritage Matters magazine

 

Toronto's Don Jail
Photo: Richard Adams

Explore past issues of the Trust's signature magazine ...

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The Cheltenham Badlands are open for the 2025 season!
 

Cheltenham Badlands and boardwalk

The Cheltenham Badlands site is one of Ontario’s geological treasures, formed at the base of an ancient sea about 450 million years ago. Today, this 36-hectare (91-acre) site is one of the most recognizable and visited natural heritage landmarks in Southern Ontario ...

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Explore our provincial plaques

 

Learn about the people, places and events that have helped shape Ontario’s past. Each provincial plaque highlights a unique aspect of our province’s rich heritage ...

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Learn about our collections

 

Dressing room at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres
Dressing room at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres

The Trust's collections include over 25,000 cultural artifacts and nearly 1 million archaeological artifacts associated with its provincially significant heritage properties. These collections reveal the layers of history at our sites and tell us about the people and communities that came before us ...

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