Who are we?

Heritage Vaughan, the City of Vaughan’s Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), is a committee of community volunteers appointed by Council to advise on heritage matters. The Committee reviews requests for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, and assists in preserving heritage resources throughout the City.

Heritage Vaughan’s Mission Statement

Heritage Vaughan is committed to the conservation, protection and promotion of Vaughan’s built heritage, its natural environment and its evolving cultural history, including current and past archival, architectural and archaeological artifacts.

What is Heritage Designation?

Properties considered to be of architectural and/or historical significance within the Municipality may be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Designation recognizes the importance of the property as a heritage resource within our community.

Properties designated within the City of Vaughan are marked by a bronze plaque and owners of these properties are eligible for grants and low-interest loans to offset restoration costs. To date, the City has designated 49 individual properties and one district, the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District. Two property designations are pending.

What is the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District?

An area within the Old Village of Thornhill was designated as a Heritage Conservation District in 1983. A District Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act recognizes both natural and built heritage features of a community and consideration is given to the character of the area when planning new development.

Is there any funding to assist with the restoration of Designated Heritage Properties?

Owners of properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act are eligible for grants and low-interest loans to offset the costs of restoration. The Designated Property Subsidy and the Community Heritage Fund are administered by the Municipality.

E-mail us at:

culture@vaughan.ca

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