eritage Guelph is an appointed committee of City Council. In an advisory capacity, Heritage Guelph is responsible for advising Council on matters relating to the architectural, cultural and landscape heritage of the city.
Guelph has an excellent record of conservation and adaptive re-use of heritage structures. Although we have lost many outstanding architectural specimens over the years, many more have been saved. Our unique limestone heritage sets us apart from other cities in Southwestern Ontario.
Our architectural heritage contributes to our sense of place and community identity. The economic value of heritage tourism, adaptive re-use, and civic pride is now being recognized.
Preservation, restoration and re-use of Guelph’s significant heritage structures continues to be a priority for The City of Guelph and its citizens.
Co-operation between City Council, Heritage Guelph, heritage property owners and Guelph’s Department of Planning and Development has resulted in almost 80 sites being designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Heritage Guelph and the City of Guelph Planning & Building Services maintain an Inventory of Heritage Structures containing over 2,000 structures of heritage interest.
