Peterborough-Nogojiwanong is a place rich in Indigenous and settler cultural heritage. Beneath our feet the land carries the stories of the many generations who have called this area home, stories which form a vital part of the city's identity today. The City's Heritage Preservation Office (HPO) strives to create a collective understanding and presentation of our heritage that speaks to the value it holds for all of us. The HPO develops and administers programs relating to the preservation of historic places within the city including structures, landscapes, and archaeological sites. The HPO provides advice and outreach to the public and supports the work of staff, committees and Council relating to a range of cultural heritage matters.
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Projects and Resources
The Heritage Preservation Office administers heritage designation, coordinates events and educational programming, and more.
Join us for events throughout the year, including Doors Open and the annual Heritage Hunt.
Properties can be given individual heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Conduct your own research with local archives and other heritage resources.
Learn about how we manage Heritage Conservation Districts through a District Plan.
Find information on designated heritage buildings, heritage plaques and more.
Explore the monuments and markers in the Little Lake Cemetery in our interactive story map.
Investigate the changes in our city and landscape over time.
Coming Soon:
Neighbourhood Character Area Studies
The Heritage Preservation Office is currently identifying neighbourhoods with heritage character in the city.
