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About

As an independent charity and agency of the City of Toronto, we deliver public programs so that our city’s heritage is accessible, relevant, and engaging to all Torontonians.

What We Do

Heritage Toronto builds a better city by bringing people together to explore Toronto’s shared past and peoples’ lived experiences. We deliver 80+ public programs annually including tours, plaques, digital programs and exhibitions, the Heritage Toronto Awards, the Emerging Historians program and, most recently, the Equity Heritage Initiative.

Our History

For 70+ years, we have promoted Toronto’s heritage through advocacy and public programs.

More information

State of Heritage Report

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Report

State of Heritage 2025: From Community Voices to Action

This report includes 15 recommendations on heritage issues and trends in the city through an equity lens.

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Video

Community Voices on Toronto’s Heritage

Community members address the issues facing the heritage sector and share their priorities for the future.

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Report

2019 Report

This report includes 17 recommendations for improving heritage conservation and promotion in our city.

More on the State of Heritage project

Annual Reports

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Report

2025 Annual Report

In 2025, learn how we thrived under pressure on our journey to provide Torontonians with opportunities to explore Toronto’s shared past and peoples’ lived experiences.

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Report

2024 Annual Report

In 2024, learn how we brought people together from different backgrounds for stimulating experiences that help us
understand ourselves and each other better.

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Report

2023 Annual Report

In 2023, learn how we grew community through partnerships resulting the largest program in our history.

More Reports

Other Highlights

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Article

Vacancy at Old City Hall

Discover the history of Toronto’s Old City Hall, and the civic building’s mid-century moment of peril.

Gallery

Toronto’s Great Architectural Heritage

In 2021, learn how we embraced adaptability in how we share heritage’s role in city-building.

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Plaques

Join the Century House movement

When you purchase this unique address marker, you’ll both be highlighting your home’s 100-year-old heritage and supporting our work.