Heritage conservation

Parks Canada works to protect Canada’s rich cultural heritage. Through specialized teams and expert knowledge, Parks Canada ensures the preservation of national historic sites, heritage buildings, and cultural artifacts for future generations.

On this page

• Conserving heritage buildings
• Caring for artifacts
• Federal property heritage requirements

Conserving heritage buildings

Parks Canada is responsible for conserving thousands of buildings and sites from coast to coast to coast, many of which are of national historic significance. Their ongoing care and maintenance is performed by a team of heritage architects, engineers, advisors, and historic craftspeople.

Caring for artifacts

Parks Canada cares for approximately 31 million historical and archaeological objects, representing over 11,000 years of human history. Collections, curatorial and conservation specialists help ensure that these artifacts are effectively preserved.

Federal property heritage requirements

In Canada, there are heritage requirements for the management of federal properties. Government of Canada departments must consult the Federal Heritage Review Office (FHRO) for these heritage requirements before purchasing, using, or disposing of a property.