As one of the oldest settlements in Canada, Prince Edward County is blessed with a wealth of cultural heritage resources. Heritage conservation in Prince Edward County strives to protect and enhance the unique cultural significance of this place we know as ‘The County’. Heritage conservation is a proactive approach to ensure that the special places in the County are protected for present and future generations. Conserving the County’s unique places is a goal for municipal government, many private and not-for-profit groups as well as individuals.
For more information about Heritage Conservation Districts in The County:
- Picton Heritage Conservation District (designated 2013)
- Wellington Heritage Conservation District (designated in 2022)
Please browse other resources and links relating to local heritage conservation below.
Heritage Designations
Culturally Significant Properties in The County
Heritage Permit Applications
Cultural Heritage Master Plan
The Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP), approved by Council in 2026, aims to:
- Provide direction for preserving the County’s rural character and heritage while supporting the municipality’s economic goals
- Set clear goals and build on existing rules and frameworks for caring for and managing built heritage resources and cultural heritage resources.
- Reflect the input and values of the local community and traditional knowledge shared by Indigenous Peoples
- Provide steps to achieve and implement the County’s goals and vision as they relate to heritage conservation.