Heritage Ottawa promotes the preservation of Ottawa’s distinctive built heritage and cultural landscapes. We speak out for and defend worthy heritage properties that are at risk of inappropriate intervention or loss.
The Billings Estate, the East Block of the Parliament Buildings, and the Aberdeen Pavilion are just some of the properties that have benefitted from Heritage Ottawa's efforts.
Heritage Ottawa maintains contact with the City of Ottawa Heritage Department and makes regular presentations to the Built Heritage Sub-Committee, the Planning Committee, and other committees at Ottawa City Hall.
Some of Heritage Ottawa's advocacy related activities, including letters and presentations to the City's Built Heritage Sub-Committee, Planning Committee, and Ottawa City Council are available for review on these pages.
To learn more about our major advocacy efforts, visit 50 Years | 50 Stories on our website, or pages devoted to the Central Experimental Farm, 24 Sussex Drive and the Château Laurier.
-
HERITAGE OTTAWA: Remarks on Revised Design for Proposed Addition to the Château LaurierMonday, March 5, 2018HERITAGE OTTAWA
Last week, architects for owners of the Château Laurier Hotel revealed their latest design for a proposed expansion of the hotel, a National Historic Site of Canada.
...
-
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Submit Your Online Feedback re: Château Laurier Addition by March 9Monday, March 5, 2018HERITAGE OTTAWA
Our heritage stands at a critical crossroads.
A controversial application for major alterations to Ottawa's Château Laurier Hotel, if allowed to proceed as proposed...
-
Advocacy Matters | February 2018Wednesday, February 28, 2018HERITAGE OTTAWA
Recent MattersThe City of Ottawa's Built Heritage Sub-Committee (BHSC) met on February 8, 2018 to consider current heritage applications and related recommendations of city...
-
Heritage panel slams brakes on bid to demolish Lester B. Pearson's 1950s homeThursday, February 8, 2018OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Jon Willing
The city’s built-heritage subcommittee on Thursday turned down the Uganda High Commission’s application to demolish a Sandy Hill building that was once home...
-
Fight to save historic Stittsville barn headed to courtTuesday, January 16, 2018CBC NEWS, By Laura Osman
The City of Ottawa is taking Richcraft Homes to court, alleging the builder has neglected to make necessary repairs to a historic barn in the city's west end.
... -
Advocacy Matters | January 2018Tuesday, January 9, 2018HERITAGE OTTAWA
Upcoming MattersThe City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Subcommittee (BHSC) meets on Thursday, January 11 with three items on the agenda.
• An application to demolish...
-
Have Your Say on the Future of Sparks StreetFriday, December 22, 2017HERITAGE OTTAWA
What do you think the City should consider as it develops a plan for the revitalization of the Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall?
Share your ideas and comments! Take a...
-
Developer to Present Plans for Partial Demolition of Convent Building at Open HouseMonday, December 11, 2017HERITAGE OTTAWA
Ashcroft Homes, owner of the Sisters of the Visitation Convent at 114 Richmond Road, is proposing to partially demolish the heritage-designated convent building and to...
-
Advocacy Matters | November 2017Sunday, November 26, 2017HERITAGE OTTAWA
Upcoming MattersThe next meeting of the City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Sub-Committee (BHSC) takes place on Friday, December 1 at 9:30 am at Ottawa City Hall.
Agenda...
-
Heritage Ottawa: Submissions to Built Heritage Subcommittee, September 2017 AgendaWednesday, September 13, 2017HERITAGE OTTAWA
The City of Ottawa's Built Heritage Sub-Committee (BHSC) meets monthly at Ottawa City Hall to review heritage applications and provide its recommendations.
The next...