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In 2008, the City of Victoria invited the public to participate in a community planning process to update Victoria's Heritage Register (previously known as the Heritage Registry). The Victoria Heritage Register, a list of sites determined to have heritage value, is being updated to reflect a set of major themes in our history, called a "city-wide thematic framework", and to include additional sites of heritage significance in the neighbourhoods of James Bay, Fernwood, Victoria West, Burnside, North Park and Harris Green. Other historic and character areas will be subject to review in future years.

Much of Victoria's lasting charm and character stems from its well-preserved historic places, many of which date back to the earliest days of settlement in British Columbia. Our historic landmarks, from the Victorian era to the Modern Movement, are a source of pride for owners and the community. These heritage buildings and precincts, such as Chinatown and Bastion Square, are reminders of our past and contribute to character and sense of place.

In December, 2008, the public was invited to an Open House to suggest historic places that matter in these neighbourhoods. The City will be proposing additions to the Heritage Register based on citizen input and a consultant study over the coming months. Heritage Register status does not give formal protection and is not the same as Heritage Designation. It is a system to review and monitor proposed changes to properties with heritage value.

View the display materials from the recent Open House - [PDF 7.2MB].

Contact Us

For more information, contact:

Helen Cain
Planner
Community Planning Division
City of Victoria
1 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
(250) 361-0508
E-mail Helen Cain

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