Heritage Toronto is a charitable organization that works with the citizens of Toronto to advocate for, preserve and promote a greater appreciation for our city's rich heritage. Through partnerships with local community groups and volunteers, Heritage Toronto works to heighten awareness of our shared history by providing city-wide programs and services.

Programs include free neighbourhood walking tours, the annual Heritage Toronto Awards and William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture, a heritage plaques and markers program and participation in Doors Open Toronto.

Heritage Toronto's efforts are supported by the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations for their support in making donations, which are recognized with an official income tax receipt.

Charitable no: 119266609RR0001

Mission

Heritage Toronto celebrates, interprets, and advocates for our cultural, architectural, archaeological and natural heritage.

Vision

The recognized voice for heritage in Toronto.

History

On April 4, 1949, the Toronto Civic Historical Committee (the first of its kind in Canada) was established by Toronto City Council. Its role was to supervise and control all matters of a historical nature with a view to proper preservation and display of all historic sites, buildings, monuments, objects and documents within the City of Toronto. Toronto City Council formally established the Toronto Historical Board on July 1, 1960 as an arm's length agency of the City. It became a registered charity in 1967.

On January 1, 2000, after amalgamation of the former municipalities of Metro Toronto, the functions and composition of the Toronto Historical Board changed, as did its name, to Heritage Toronto.