Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) was established in 1919 to advise on historic site preservation following World War I. Initially focused on military history, its mandate has since expanded to include diverse aspects of Canadian history. The board supports commemoration and preservation, with guidelines evolving over time.
Eglise Unie Saint-Marc 142 Lewis St.
Update February 27, 2026 The Church on 325 Elgin is part of the Minto Park Heritage Conservation District under By-law 142-88, originally the Unitarian Church of Our Father, designed by the architectural firm Arnodi and Ewart in 1900. It was purchased in 1965 by Église Unie Saint-Marc, who were displaced during the expropriation of their…
Patinoire Dey’s Skating Rink 1896 – 1920
551 Gladstone Ave/Bay St. THE OTTAWA HOCKEY CLUB DEFEATED THE MONTREAL VICTORIAS AT THIS SITE ON MARCH 10, 1903 TO BRING OTTAWA ITS FIRST STANLEY CUP One of the reasons I feel driven to search for and research these plaques is that sometimes, they disappear. Weather and time, revised building priorities, and vandalism all take…
Links of Interest
Online Plaque Guide – Ontario Heritage Trust:
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/online-plaque-guide
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