Heritage Properties

The Town of Saugeen Shores values our rich history and supports education, awareness and preservation of our heritage sites. We participate in several programs to designate heritage properties in our community. Expand the sections below to learn more.

Provincially Designated Heritage Properties

The Town of Saugeen Shores may designate heritage properties according to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on criteria set forth in Ontario Regulation 9/06. View our current list of designated properties.

A Heritage Designation Template is available for use to assist with heritage designation requests. 

Saugeen Shores Heritage Register

The Heritage Register provides a listing of historic sites and properties that are tied to the Town of Saugeen Shores' cultural heritage. Properties on the list may not have heritage designation under the Heritage Act. The Register is a key document in local heritage conservation efforts.

View phases 1, 2 and 3 of the Heritage Register below.

Phase 1 properties were added to the Heritage Register through By-law 3-2014.

Phase 2 properties were added to the Heritage Register through By-law 31-2016.

Phase 3 properties were added to the Heritage Register through By-law 55-2018.

Saugeen Shores Heritage Property Plaque Program

The Saugeen Shores Heritage Property Plaque Program Policy identifies architecturally historic properties that are usually than 100 years old and significant to the community's heritage. The plaques describe each historic building's year of construction, original owner, and their occupation at the time of construction.

The Municipal Heritage Committee runs this plaque program. 

Saugeen Shores Heritage & Cultural Inventory

The Municipal Heritage Committee established the Heritage and Cultural Inventory to preserve the information and resources listed on our current Heritage Register.

The Town has created a Heritage Categories Chart to provide guidance to property owners on the classifications.