Municipal Heritage Committee

The Town of Saugeen Shores is committed to preserving the heritage of the former Towns of Port Elgin, Southampton and the Township of Saugeen. Each community is rich in its own heritage, which the Municipal Heritage Committee is active in preserving.

Agendas and Minutes

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee (formerly LACAC) meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (subject to change) at the Municipal Offices, 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin, ON. The current members of the Committee are: Diane Huber, Council Representative, Chair Joyce Johnston, Brenda Maguire, Duncan McCallum, Ken Pace, Audrey Underwood and Tracey Edwards, Secretary.

Copy of Committee's Mandate.

Walking Tours

The Town of Saugeen Shores has developed a Walking Tour for both the former Towns of Port Elgin and Southampton. The tours highlight heritage buildings and places of interest within the Towns. The Committee plans to develop a Driving Tour for the former Township of Saugeen.

Port Elgin Map #1 #2 #3 #4

Southampton Map #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8

Saugeen Township #1

Original copies of the Walking Tour can be found at the Chamber of Commerce locations in Southampton and Port Elgin, as well as the Municipal Office.

Heritage Property Plaque Program

The Municipal Heritage Committee has a "Heritage Property Plaque Program" which defines historic architectural properties that are over 50 years of age and provide some insight into the community's heritage. The Plaque identifies the year the house was constructed, the original owner of the historic building and their occupation at the time of construction.

Copy of Application Form

Heritage Conservation Award

The Committee also has a "Heritage Conservation Award Program" to recognize individual contribution to the promotion of heritage in the Town of Saugeen Shores. The guidelines for the Heritage Conservation Award Candidate are:

Voluntary public promotion of the importance of preserving significant heritage structures
Leadership in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures (buildings, bridges, etc.)
Long standing voluntary service as a member of a Municipal Heritage Committee or other organization dedicated to preserving heritage structures
Personal collections of local artifacts, heritage photographs or memorabilia that are shared with the community to promote appreciation of heritage
For future Awards, pleace contact Tracey Edwards.

2012 Winner - Walter Mackowski, Southampton

2011 Winner - Jack and Marion McDermid, Saugeen Township

2010 Winner - Matt and Tim Weichel, Southampton

2009 Winner - Dunblane Church Committee

2008 Winner - Brian Cleaver and the Southampton Art School Restoration Committee

2007 Winner - Audrey Underwood

2006 Winner - Jack Shilling

2006 Winner - Grosvenors Restaurant

Provincially Designated Heritage Properties

The Town of Saugeen Shores may designate heritage properties by By-law pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on criteria set forth in Ontario Regulation 9/06. See here for the current list of designated properties.

Upcoming Projects

Booklet of all Plaqued Buildings
Registry of Heritage Buildings
Designate the former Town Hall in Southampton
Designate the former Railway Station in Southampton