Historic Places Initiative
The Historic Places Initiative is a multifaceted program aimed at conserving and celebrating Canada's historic places. The program is an initiative under the Government of Canada and is being implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The program is responsible for the development of two new pan-Canadian conservation tools: the Canadian Register and the Standards and Guidelines. Parks Canada is also responsible for managing the Certification Program and the Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund.
The Canadian Register of Historic Places
The Canadian Register of Historic Places (CRHP) is accessible online at www.historicplaces.ca, and lists designated heritage sites that have been formally recognized across Canada. It identifies, promotes and celebrates historic places and engages Canadians in heritage conservation.
Standards and Guidelines
The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada is Canada's first nationwide benchmark of conservation principles and practices. The emphasis is on solid, practical advice for heritage conservation for conserving everything from historic residential and industrial buildings to landscape gardens and archaeological sites.
Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund
The Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund provides financial assistance to businesses meeting specified criteria and housed in designated heritage properties to help cover the costs associated with conservation work.
For more information please visit www.historicplaces.ca