Historical Plaque Application

Apply for a plaque and raise awareness of our city’s diverse heritage. Heritage Toronto provides expertise in historical research and writing, plaque design, and installation of plaques on buildings and in public spaces.

Apply for a plaque

Wondering about our process? Please read our program FAQ and plaque flowchart before completing the form below.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Bateman, Manager of Plaques at [email protected].

Heritage Toronto Plaque Application Form

Applicant Information

Name of applicant

First Name

Last Name

Business of organization of applicant (if applicable)

Applicant’s address

Applicant's address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Applicant’s phone number

Applicant’s email

Plaque Information

Plaque subject

Who or what is the main focus of the plaque

Plaque category Plaque category

Buildings must be on the City of Toronto Heritage Register and/or designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Proposed plaque location

Please provide a street address and/or a description of the proposed location

Is there is an anniversary, opening, or celebration connected to the plaque? Please describe with dates:

Please confirm the following:

The proposed location for this plaque is outside and easily accessible to the public

The owner of the property has consented to the placement of the plaque (recommended — Heritage Toronto can assist)

Plaques must be located in a place that is accessible to the public 24/7

Supporting documents

Maximum file size: 5MB

Please upload a short summary of the plaque subject and its significance to the history of Toronto

Plaque type

Please contact Heritage Toronto for pricing

How will this plaque be funded?

Please indicate the proposed source of funding

Other Information

Anything else we need to know about this application?

Any additional information that would help Heritage Toronto better understand the plaque subject or the project

Final check

I have read and understood the Program FAQ and Flowchart

Both documents are linked at the top of the page

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