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The Ontario Science Centre

Toronto, ON

The National Trust for Canada is bringing attention to the connection between climate and heritage conservation by naming a handful…

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The Chelsea Hotel

Toronto, ON

National Trust Endangered Places List – Special Climate Crisis Edition  On the eve of Earth Month, the National Trust for Canada…

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Avon Crest Centre for Health and Wellness

Stratford, ON

National Trust Endangered Places List – Special Climate Crisis Edition  On the eve of Earth Month, the National Trust for Canada…

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Humanities Centre (University of Alberta)

Edmonton, AB

National Trust Endangered Places List – Special Climate Crisis Edition  On the eve of Earth Month, the National Trust for…

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St. Charles Hotel

Winnipeg, MB

National Trust Endangered Places List – Special Climate Crisis Edition  On the eve of Earth Month, the National Trust for…

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The Ontario Heritage Act, Future Designations, and Over 31,500 “Listed” Heritage Properties in Ontario

Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 guts out key heritage protection tools in the Ontario Heritage Act.   The…

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Stephen Avenue

Calgary, AB

100 Block Stephen Avenue (8th Avenue SW) and 7th Avenue SW  A development proposal for the most significant contiguous streetscape…

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Edelweiss Village

Golden, BC

Why it matters: Edelweiss Village is the historic home base of the legendary Swiss Guides who introduced European-style hiking and…

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The Alexandra Bridge

Ottawa ON, Gatineau QC

Why it matters: The imposing Alexandra Bridge is a key component of the nationally significant cultural landscape of the Parliamentary…

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Ring Houses (University of Alberta)

Edmonton, AB

Why it matters: The February announcement of the pending demolition of the University of Alberta’s (U of A) four historic…

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St. Thomas' Anglican

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Moose Factory, ON

Why it matters: “If you google Paris, images of the Eiffel Tower will show up,” says Reverend Canon Norm Wesley….

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Hudson’s Bay Company Building

Winnipeg, MB

Why it matters: The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) opened the downtown Winnipeg department store in 1926 as its Canadian flagship, prominently situated on Portage…

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Vancouver’s Chinatown

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver’s Chinatown – Development wave crushes culturally unique neighbourhood.   Why it matters: Canada’s largest Chinatown stands as a testament…

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Canada’s Wooden Grain Elevators

Throughout Canada

Canada’s Wooden Grain Elevators – Rural icons vanishing from the landscape. Why they matter: Towering above country scenes, wooden grain…

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Endangered Places List 2020 – A Year in Review

Since 2003, the National Trust’s Endangered Places List has shone a national spotlight on heritage places at risk across Canada…

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Former St. Paul’s Anglican Rectory

Southampton, ON

Local government pushes ahead with demolition of prominent historic building in the face of widespread community opposition. Why it matters:…

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Île d’Orléans

Île d'Orléans, QC

A controversial new bridge and ongoing development pressures threaten the important cultural landscape of l’Ile D’Orléans. Why it matters: The…

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Rubin Block

Winnipeg, MB

Property owner is jeopardizing a key building in Winnipeg’s South Osborne Street commercial strip through demolition by neglect. Why it…

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Future Heritage Designations in Ontario

Ontario

Ontario’s new More Homes, More Choice Act guts municipal ability to protect local heritage and gives final say over designation…

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Cyclorama of Jerusalem

Sainte-Anne-de Beaupré, QC

Canada’s only monumental painted panorama is at risk of destruction without Quebec heritage classification. Why it matters: The 120-year-old Cyclorama…

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Birtle Residential School

Birtle, MB

One of the last remaining Residential Schools in Manitoba is at risk and needs protection while its future is decided….

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Glenora Neighbourhood

Edmonton, AB

One of Edmonton’s most historic residential neighbourhoods is quickly being eroded by unchecked development. Why it matters: Glenora is one…

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Grand Bank Downtown and Waterfront

Grand Bank, NL

Incremental losses erode the potential revitalization of historic waterfront and downtown. Why it matters: The historic waterfront and downtown core…

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United Memorial Church

Halifax, NS

Church erected as a memorial to the victims of the 1917 Halifax Explosion faces demolition for a condo development. Why…

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St. Vital Roman Catholic Church

Battleford, SK

Demolition is looming for Saskatchewan’s oldest Roman Catholic Church if a new use and rehabilitation funds are not found. Why…

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1029 Tower Road

Halifax, NS

Located within a registered heritage streetscape, this beautiful 19th century cottage may fall prey to densification pressure. Why it matters:…

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Moose Jaw Natatorium

Moose Jaw, SK

Iconic Depression-era swimming facility will disappear if creative solutions for its renewal aren’t found. Why it matters: For decades, this…

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White House

Stratford, ON

A majestic home risks losing its larger-than-life portico and its spacious grounds, key elements of its character that have made…

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Victoria High School

Victoria, BC

Seismic upgrades threaten the oldest high school in Victoria. Why it matters: Built of noble materials in the Classical Revival…

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Muscowequan Residential School

Lestock, SK

Local Indigenous community fighting to save this crumbling residential school as a testament to resilience. Why it matters: Of the…

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St. Mary’s Pulp and Paper Mill

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Monumental Pulp Tower and Board Mill buildings in historic industrial complex need investment and vision to prevent their loss. Why…

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Former Carnegie Library and City of Winnipeg Archives

Winnipeg, MB

Winnipeg’s first public library languishes years after storm damages roof. Why it matters: Built in 1903 with funds from US…

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Royal Victoria Hospital

Montreal, QC

The future of this historically significant, yet largely-abandoned complex is in limbo. Why it matters: Built in 1893 thanks to…

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A. Minchau Blacksmith Shop

Edmonton, AB

Weak legislation and inadequate financial incentives place this Old Strathcona boomtown gem at risk. Why it matters: Built in 1925,…

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Covered Bridges of New Brunswick

New Brunswick

These iconic structures are being lost across the province to flooding, maintenance issues and lack of expert attention. Why they…

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Nottawasaga Lighthouse

Collingwood, ON

Top 10 Endangered Places List: 2016 The Nottawasaga Lighthouse was decommissioned in 2003 after an engineering study noted that the…

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St. Stephen Post Office

St. Stephen, NB

Top 10 Endangered Places List: 2016 The St. Stephen Post Office in St. Stephen, NB, previously at risk of demolition…

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Petrie Building

Guelph, ON

Top 10 Endangered Places List: 2014 The Petrie Building in Guelph, ON, previously at risk of demolition by neglect, was…

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Guild Inn

Scarborough, ON

Top 10 Endangered Places List: 2011 The Guild Inn in Scarborough, ON, previously at risk of demolition by neglect, was…

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The Black Horse Pub and Pig’s Ear Tavern

Peterborough, ON

These are not only well-known watering holes, but also landmarks in Peterborough’s downtown core. Why it matters: The Black Horse…

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Cathédrale Saint-Germain

Rimouski, QC

An iconic Roman Catholic cathedral in limbo. Why it matters: Built between 1854 and 1862, the Saint-Germain Cathedral was designed…

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Young Avenue

Halifax, NS

Serial demolition undermines the character of a historic residential boulevard. Why it matters: Young Avenue is a unique streetscape that…

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Davisville Junior Public School/ Spectrum Alternative Senior School

Toronto, ON

An exceptional mid-century modern school facing demolition. Why it matters An extraordinary example of mid-century modern architecture, this 1962 school…

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Wallingford-Back Mine

Mulgrave-et-Derry, QC

A stunning industrial landscape that became a beloved local asset is threatened with destruction. Why it matters: Situated inside a…

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Manie Opera Society

Lethbridge, AB

The oldest building in downtown Lethbridge’s Chinatown district: empty, crumbling and awaiting reuse. Why it matters: Built around 1907, the Manie…

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Somerset House

Ottawa, ON

Derelict for over a decade, this landmark downtown building is teetering on the brink. Why it matters: Built in stages…

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Hangar 11

Edmonton, AB

One of the last World World II hangars at the former Edmonton Municipal Airport. Why it matters: Built in 1942,…

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Sinclair Centre

Vancouver, BC

Four federal heritage buildings make up the Sinclair Centre, at risk from office tower development. Why it matters: The Sinclair…

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Bryn Mawr

St. John’s, NL

Lost to fire in December 2022.  Why it matters: Built in 1907, Bryn Mawr (also known as Baird Cottage) was…

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Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary National Historic Site

Laval, QC

Historic federal penitentiary wasting away Why it matters: From the time of its opening in 1873 until its closure in…

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