Historic Plaques
In Canada, the stories of our past are etched into the landscape through a system of national historic markers and provincial heritage plaques. These designations, while both honouring significant aspects of our history, operate under different jurisdictions and criteria, reflecting the diverse layers of Canada's heritage.
Provincial Historic Plaques
In Ontario, the Ontario Heritage Trust administers the placement of provincial heritage plaques. These well-known blue and gold plaques identify people, places, and events that have shaped the province's history and identity. The Town of Amherstburg has many Provincial Plaques, including:
National Historic Markers
At the national level, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) designates places, persons, and events of national historic significance. These are commemorated by distinctive bronze plaques, typically with a maroon background and bearing the Government of Canada's coat of arms. These markers denote subjects that have had a profound and lasting impact on the country as a whole. The Town of Amherstburg has many of these recognizable bronze plaques, including:
