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Le 29 mai 2025
Célébrez l’Ontario sur un site de la Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien cet été
TORONTO — Découvrez le patrimoine de l’Ontario en explorant un site de la Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien dans le cadre de vos aventures estivales! La Fiducie propose des musées, des sites naturels et des programmes pour vous aider à découvrir des trésors locaux, à plonger dans le passé et à tisser des liens avec votre communauté et votre province...
Le 25 avril 2025
TORONTO — Aujourd’hui, la Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien et la lieutenante-gouverneure de l’Ontario célèbrent les lauréats des Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour les réalisations en matière de conservation du patrimoine ontarien de 2024. Il s’agit de prix annuels soumis à un jury, administrés par la Fiducie, qui reconnaissent les réalisations exceptionnelles de certaines personnes dans le cadre de diverses activités afin de préserver et de promouvoir le patrimoine ontarien...
Le 24 avril 2025
TORONTO — Portes ouvertes Ontario est le moyen idéal d’explorer les trésors cachés de l’histoire de l’Ontario cette année! La Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien aide les municipalités et d’autres groupes de la province à organiser des événements Portes ouvertes Ontario dans leur collectivité chaque année, offrant aux visiteurs et aux gens du coin l’occasion d’explorer derrière des portes normalement fermées. En 2025, vous pourrez explorer 32 communautés participantes...
Le 11 avril 2025
TORONTO — Le jeudi 10 avril 2025, la Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien a reconnu cinq personnes remarquables en leur remettant une Médaille du couronnement du roi Charles III...
Le 31 janvier 2025
DRESDEN — En février, joignez-vous à la Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien pour célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs avec des événements et des programmes au Musée Josiah Henson de l’histoire des Afro-Canadiens...
Le 9 janvier 2025
Le Musée de l’histoire du Nord au château Sir Harry Oakes rouvrira ses portes en février prochain
KIRKLAND LAKE — Le Musée de l’histoire du Nord au château Sir Harry Oakes, un pilier bien-aimé du patrimoine de Kirkland Lake, rouvrira ses portes en février grâce aux efforts de collaboration de nombreuses personnes, dont l’association « Oakes Projet : Heritage, Arts and Tourism » (OPHAT), la ville de Kirkland Lake et la Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien...
September 26, 2024
WATERLOO — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario, unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the young men who served at the Montreal River Alternative Service Work Camp. The camp is historically significant as the model for what would become a national system of alternative service during the wartime years ...
September 24, 2024
Let heritage inspire your art with the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program in 2025
TORONTO — The Ontario Heritage Trust is now accepting applications for the 10th anniversary of the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program. Residencies are available for 2025 with flexible terms ranging from one to three months. The program is hosted in Scarborough at the Trust-owned Fool’s Paradise, which is the former home and studio of renowned Canadian landscape painter Doris McCarthy ...
July 23, 2024
Celebrate Emancipation Day at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN — On Saturday, July 27, join us at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History for Emancipation Day — an annual celebration of hope and freedom that commemorates the end of slavery in Canada and is a reminder of the continuing struggle for inclusivity and equity ...
June 4, 2024
William Grenville Davis honoured through the Premiers’ Gravesites Program
BRAMPTON — Today, at the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable William Grenville Davis, 18th premier of Ontario ...
April 26, 2024
Explore nearly 30 communities with Doors Open Ontario — for free!
TORONTO — Discover your hometown’s history or take a daytrip to explore heritage sites in the province with Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust. This year kicks off on April 27 in Guelph, followed by 28 other communities opening their doors, free of charge, this spring through fall ...
February 22, 2024
2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognize exceptional Ontarians
TORONTO — Today, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Heritage Trust, presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards for 2023 ...
February 5, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month with the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN — Join the Ontario Heritage Trust to mark Black History Month with cultural events and programs at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History ...
September 25, 2023
New provincial plaque commemorates Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague School
SUDBURY — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Uptown Sudbury Community Action Network (CAN), unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague School. The school is significant for its role in protecting access to French-language education during the challenging period of Regulation 17 ...
August 5, 2023
Ontario Heritage Trust provincial plaque commemorates the history of Moose Factory
MOOSE FACTORY ISLAND — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Moose River Heritage and Hospitality Association and the Moose Cree First Nation, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the long history of what is today known as Moose Factory ...
July 19, 2023
Applications open for 2024 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program
TORONTO — The Ontario Heritage Trust is now accepting applications for the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program. Residencies are available throughout 2024, with flexible terms ranging from one to three months. The application deadline is October 10, 2023 ...
July 17, 2023
Free Emancipation Day event at Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN — The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History is celebrating Emancipation Day with free admission. Join in the celebration at the museum on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for educational and family-fun entertainment that will reflect on Black history and honour the strength and resilience of Black communities across Ontario ...
June 23, 2023
New provincial plaque honours Trooper Lorne Mulloy
IROQUOIS — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Trooper Lorne Mulloy Memorial Committee unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate this Canadian veteran of the South African War for his significant role in veterans’ rights and welfare ...
May 17, 2023
Explore Ontario’s history with a visit to the Ontario Heritage Trust’s museums and sites
ONTARIO — Kick off the Victoria Day long weekend with a visit to the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in Dresden or Fulford Place in Brockville. The museums reopen to the public starting Saturday, May 20 for the spring/summer season ...
April 26, 2023
Doors Open Ontario is back! 13 weekends, 22 events and hundreds of places to visit for free in 2023
TORONTO — Starting April 29 in Guelph, hundreds of places across the province will open their doors free of charge as part of Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust. The 2023 season will be held over 13 weekends and features 22 in-person events running from April to October ...
March 31, 2023
FORT FRANCES — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and Borderland Pride unveiled a new provincial plaque recognizing an important moment in transgender history in Ontario and Canada. The unveiling ceremony was held at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre to coincide with International Transgender Day of Visibility ...
February 23, 2023
TORONTO — Today, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Heritage Trust, presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards to those who made exceptional contributions to cultural and natural heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and biodiversity in 2022 ...
February 13, 2023
TORONTO — Celebrate the province’s natural and cultural heritage and learn about local history this Ontario Heritage Week, February 20-26 ...
January 30, 2023
Celebrate Black History Month with the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN — To celebrate Black History Month, the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History is offering in-person and virtual tours for all ages ...
January 16, 2023
New group of artists to live and create at the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre
TORONTO — The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to welcome six new artists to the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre. Hosted at the former home and studio of renowned Canadian artist Doris McCarthy, the residency offers artists a quiet space to retreat, revitalize and focus on their practice ...
October 13, 2022
New provincial plaque commemorates Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin (1877-1963)
OTTAWA — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Sisters of the Jeanne d’Arc Institute, unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin (1877-1963) for her significant contributions toward advancing the status of women and for her positive impact on the community of Lowertown Ottawa, Ontario and beyond ...
September 30, 2022
SAULT STE. MARIE — Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) and Algoma University, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School ...
July 30, 2022
Introducing the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
DRESDEN — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust announced it has renamed Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site to the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in honour of Josiah Henson ...
July 18, 2022
Celebrate Emancipation Day on July 30 at Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site
DRESDEN — The Ontario Heritage Trust’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site welcomes the public back for in-person Emancipation Day celebrations ...
July 4, 2022
Applications open for 2023 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program
TORONTO — The Ontario Heritage Trust is now accepting applications to the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program. Residencies are available throughout 2023, with flexible terms ranging from one to three months. The application deadline is September 30, 2022 ...
May 18, 2022
ONTARIO — The Ontario Heritage Trust’s museums are reopening their doors to the public this summer. These provincially significant sites explore Ontario’s shared history and bring it to life through interactive public tours, exhibits and special events ...
April 28, 2022
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled four updated provincial plaques commemorating four significant communities and events from Southwestern Ontario and Niagara Region’s Black history ...
April 25, 2022
TOWN OF LINCOLN — The Ontario Heritage Trust is partnering with the Town of Lincoln, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Bruce Trail Conservancy on the Niagara Twenty Valley Trail Revitalization Project ...
April 22, 2022
Doors Open Ontario returns with more in-person events for 2022 season
TORONTO — Expand your horizon and go behind the scenes of some of Ontario’s most significant places and spaces. Doors Open Ontario returns with a larger number of in-person events this spring, starting on Mother’s Day weekend ...
February 25, 2022
TORONTO — The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair of the Ontario Heritage Trust, presented projects and individuals who made exceptional contributions to heritage conservation with the 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards during a virtual ceremony on February 24, 2022 ...
February 17, 2022
Celebrate Ontario’s heritage during Heritage Week, February 21-27
TORONTO — February 21-27 is Ontario Heritage Week, an opportunity for communities across the province to celebrate Ontario’s natural and cultural heritage and explore local history. The Ontario Heritage Trust is offering a range of digital programs for all ages throughout the week ...
February 4, 2022
Black History Month: Free virtual programs from Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site
DRESDEN — The Ontario Heritage Trust invites all Ontarians to celebrate and recognize the legacy of Black Canadians during Black History Month with Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site ...
January 31, 2022
TORONTO — Six artists from across Canada have been selected for the eighth year of the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program ...
April 20, 2012
Frank Stuart Miller honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program
GRAVENHURST — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Frank Stuart Miller, premier of Ontario from February to June 1985 ...
March 1, 2012
John Parmenter Robarts honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable John Parmenter Robarts, premier of Ontario from 1961 to 1971 ...
November 25, 2011
Leslie Miscampbell Frost honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program
LINDSAY — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Leslie Miscampbell Frost, premier of Ontario from 1949 to 1961 ...
October 25, 2011
George Alexander Drew honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites and Provincial Plaque programs
GUELPH — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a gravesite marker and a provincial plaque commemorating the Honourable George Alexander Drew, C.C., Premier of Ontario from 1943 to 1948 ...
March 24, 2011
Ernest Charles Drury honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Ernest Charles Drury, Premier of Ontario from 1919 to 1923 ...
November 16, 2010
Gordon Daniel Conant honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program
OSHAWA — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Gordon Daniel Conant, premier of Ontario from 1942 to 1943 ...
October 1, 2010
Mitchell Frederick Hepburn honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program
ST. THOMAS — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Mitchell Frederick Hepburn, Premier of Ontario from 1934 to 1942 ...
October 15, 2009
Premiers honoured at Mount Pleasant Cemetery
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled markers at Mount Pleasant Cemetery to commemorate the gravesites of five Ontario premiers: the Honourable Sir Oliver Mowat (premier from 1872-96), the Honourable Sir George William Ross (premier from 1899-1905), the Honourable Sir William Howard Hearst (premier from 1914-19), the Honourable George Howard Ferguson (premier from 1923-30) and the Honourable George Stewart Henry (premier from 1930-34) ...
June 25, 2009
Arthur Sturgis Hardy honoured through Premiers' Gravesites Program
BRANTFORD — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Arthur Sturgis Hardy, premier of Ontario from 1896 to 1899 ...
June 13, 2009
Edward Blake honoured through Premiers' Gravesites Program
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Edward Blake, premier of Ontario from 1871 to 1872 ...
March 12, 2009
Harry Corwin Nixon honoured through Premiers' Gravesites Program
ST. GEORGE — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of the Honourable Harry Corwin Nixon, premier of Ontario from May to August 1943 ...
November 13, 2008
John Sandfield Macdonald honoured as Ontario Heritage Trust launches Premiers' Gravesites Program
ST. ANDREWS WEST — Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust launched the Premiers' Gravesites Program in Eastern Ontario with a ceremony honouring The Honourable John Sandfield Macdonald, Ontario's first premier ...
