Culture and Heritage

Across Ontario, thousands of volunteers work to conserve and celebrate the stories, places, and events that shape our communities as members of Municipal Heritage Committees.

Under the Ontario Heritage Act, municipalities can establish Municipal Heritage Committees to advise council on identifying, protecting and promoting cultural heritage resources.

The 2005 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act provide stronger protections for our cultural heritage and a broader, more important role for Municipal Heritage Committees. For further information on Heritage in Ontario visit the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture.

Public Notices - Intention to Designate a Property

Designated Properties

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding Designation of a Property

Heritage Designation Application Form

Municipal Heritage Committee

About the Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee advises Dutton Dunwich’s Municipal Council on heritage matters, including the designation of properties and landscapes under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also compiles a list of architecturally interesting properties for inclusion on the Municipal Heritage Registry.

The Committee consists of six community volunteers, a municipal staff member, Councillor, and Planner. The Committee meets quarterly and researches properties of interest, bringing them to the attention of staff and Council.

One of the Municipality's Official Plan objectives is "to protect and enhance the cultural and natural heritage resources of the municipality."

The Municipal Heritage Committee's Mission Statement supports the Official Plan to "protect, promote and provide education and interpretation of Dutton Dunwich’s cultural heritage assets."

Terms of Reference Committee Agendas and Minutes

Municipal Heritage Registry

The Municipality’s Heritage Register is a list of properties in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich identified as having cultural heritage value. This list also includes proposed properties to be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Municipal Heritage Register

Heritage Sites

In addition to many heritage homes, Dutton Dunwich is home to several historical hamlets, vistas and cemeteries.

Hamlets:

Burwells
Campbellton
Cowal
Coynes Corners
Iona
Iona Station
Largie
Tyrconnell

Cemeteries - Map

Blacks
Cowal McBride
Fairview
Iona
Lumley
McKillop
St. Helens
St. Peters
St. Stephens
Tryconnell

Other Great Resources

On This Spot - A look at today and yesterday in Dutton Dunwich and across Elgin County
North American Railway Hall Of Fame