Heritage Ottawa promotes the preservation of Ottawa’s distinctive built heritage and cultural landscapes. We speak out for and defend worthy heritage properties that are at risk of inappropriate intervention or loss.
The Billings Estate, the East Block of the Parliament Buildings, and the Aberdeen Pavilion are just some of the properties that have benefitted from Heritage Ottawa's efforts.
Heritage Ottawa maintains contact with the City of Ottawa Heritage Department and makes regular presentations to the Built Heritage Sub-Committee, the Planning Committee, and other committees at Ottawa City Hall.
Some of Heritage Ottawa's advocacy related activities, including letters and presentations to the City's Built Heritage Sub-Committee, Planning Committee, and Ottawa City Council are available for review on these pages.
To learn more about our major advocacy efforts, visit 50 Years | 50 Stories on our website, or pages devoted to the Central Experimental Farm, 24 Sussex Drive and the Château Laurier.
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Parks Canada Responds to MRT on Cultural HeritageMonday, April 19, 2021HERITAGE OTTAWA
UPDATE: The Minister for Environment and Climate Change responsible for Parks Canada has submitted his Report and Response to the 2020 Parks Canada Ministerial Round Table...
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Heritage Ottawa Submits Feedback: Parks Canada’s Rideau Canal Draft Management PlanFriday, April 2, 2021HERITAGE OTTAWA
On March 31, 2021, Heritage Ottawa submitted comments to Parks Canada on its draft 2021-2031 Management Plan for the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.
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Heritage Ottawa Report: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DRAFT NEW OFFICIAL PLANThursday, March 25, 2021HERITAGE OTTAWAOn March 22, 2021, Heritage Ottawa submitted its Report on City of Ottawa’s Draft of the New Official Plan to the City. The Report addresses both the draft of the new Official...
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Heritage Ottawa Supports Redevelopment of Two Historic Centretown Properties After Proposed High-Rises reduced to Mid-RisesWednesday, March 24, 2021HERITAGE OTTAWAIn late February City Council approved the redevelopment and intensification of two important properties in Centretown: the historic Andrew Fleck House at 593 Laurier Avenue West...
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In Support of Federal Protection for Canada's National Historic SitesThursday, March 18, 2021HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa has sent a letter to the Mayor and Councillors supporting Ottawa City Council’s Motion of February 24 approving a letter from Mayor Watson to the federal...
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Deschâtelets Building: Heritage Ottawa Believes Demolition of Chapel Wing PrematureWednesday, September 9, 2020HERITAGE OTTAWA
UPDATE: On September 10, 2020, Planning Committee approved the demolition of the Chapel Wing of the heritage-designated Deschâtelets Building in Old Ottawa East
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Château Laurier Addition: Heritage Ottawa Announces Settlement Agreement with Hotel Owner and New Design for Proposed AdditionThursday, August 13, 2020HERITAGE OTTAWA | Media Release
HERITAGE OTTAWA is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Capital Hotel Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Larco Investments Ltd., and...
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Community to Vote on Special Levy to Allow Purchase of 21 Withrow—Kilmorie HouseMonday, February 24, 2020HERITAGE OTTAWA
The longstanding community effort to preserve 21 Withrow Avenue as a community centre and green space will soon hinge on a vote by area residents.
The lushly-treed...
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HERITAGE OTTAWA SUPPORTS PRIVATE SENATE BILL TO PROTECT HISTORIC BUILDINGS NEAR PARLIAMENT HILLFriday, December 13, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA | Media Advisory
Ottawa, ON, December 13, 2019 – This past Tuesday, the Hon. Serge Joyal introduced a private member's bill into the Senate, Bill S-203 “An Act to amend the...
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An Open Letter to Ministers Responsible for Heritage in National CapitalThursday, December 5, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
On December 2, Heritage Ottawa submitted an open letter to the Hon. Anita Anand, Minister of Public Works and Procurement Canada with responsibility for the National...