Heritage Collingwood
The Town of Collingwood was the first municipality in Canada to have a Heritage Conservation District included on the prestigious list of Canada’s Historic Places. Here is a direct link to the map as well as some of the individual properties which are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Do not make alterations, or paint, a heritage building or an adjoining building to the district or designated building, without contacting us at planning@collingwood.ca
Visit the Heritage Website www.heritagecollingwood.com for specific property information including grant guidelines, how to apply for a permit, as well as some of the newsletters and the award program.
The Town of Collingwood http://www.heritagecollingwood.com has valuable information relating to Heritage in Collingwood. There are descriptions and photos of some of the properties within the Heritage District, thanks to the Collingwood Downtown Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan prepared by Architect and planner Phillip H. Carter and Associates.
To access information regarding Heritage Guidelines and processes visit www.heritagecollingwood.com or email planning@collingwood.ca
Events Related to Built Heritage may be of interest as follows:
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/pages/programs/heritage-week/community-events
Here is a link directly to our Committee page
(Heritage Collingwood, heritage grants, heritage building permits, heritage tax relief)
Property owners within the Town of Collingwood Downtown Heritage Conservation District or of a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act may be eligible to apply for a municipal tax refund. The tax relief program only applies to significant heritage buildings as listed on Schedule “B” of the By-law 2010-020.
- By-law 2010-020
- Schedule 'A' - Heritage Refund Program Guidelines
- Schedule 'B' - List of Significant & Non-significant Heritage Buildings (PDF)
- Sample Heritage Preservation and Maintenance Agreement (PDF)
For further information you can also visit www.heritagecollingwood.com.
Please note that applications are accepted from January 1 to March 15 each year. This program is dependent on annual budget approval.