The list below includes links to organizations and groups within the Region of Waterloo that have a special interest in the heritage of the region.
| ACO Cambridge |
AboutACO Cambridge promotes the preservation of buildings, neighbourhoods and natural areas that are of architectural, historic and cultural significance and that enhance the unique character and quality of life in Cambridge and North Dumfries. Contact |
| Architectural Conservancy of Ontario: North Waterloo Region |
AboutThe North Waterloo of ACO promotes architectural conservancy through the advocacy for built heritage, member participation in tours, meetings and educational programs. Contact |
| Archives of the Region of Waterloo |
| Contact Archives of the Region of Waterloo Website |
| Cambridge Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee |
| Contact Cambridge Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Website |
| Castle Kilbride |
AboutAn 1877 Grand Victorian home, including archival material from the home and surrounding area. Contact Castle Kilbride Website60 Snyder's Rd. W, Baden, N3A 1A1 519-634-8444 |
| Doon Presbyterian Church | |
AboutEstablished in 1853 by Scottish settlers. Contact
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| Doors Open - Waterloo Region |
AboutDoors Open, Waterloo Region, will open the doors of more than 30 heritage properties in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, North Dumfries, Wilmot, Woolwich, and Wellesley at no cost to the public, every third Saturday in September. For the Province of Ontario, the Doors Open Web Site, go to: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca.
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| Friends of Waterloo Region Museum |
AboutThe Friends of Waterloo Region Museum is a voluntary public foundation dedicated to the preservation of Waterloo's Region's history and cultures. |
| Friends of the Waterloo County Gaol |
AboutThe Friends showcase the historical buildings of the former Waterloo County Gaol and Governor's House at Queen and Weber Streets, Kitchener. Contact Jean Haalboom, PO Box 29004, Frederick Plaza Postal Outlet, Kitchener, N2H 6S6 |
| Grand River Conservation Authority |
AboutThe Grand River Conservation Authority manages water and other natural resources on behalf of 39 municipalities and close to one million residents. |
| Heritage Kitchener |
AboutLocal Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for Kitchener. Contact |
| Heritage Planning Advisory Committee |
AboutProtecting our cultural landscapes. Contact Heritage Planning Advisory Committee, Region of Waterloo |
| Heritage Wilmot |
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About Promotes the rich history of Wilmot Township.
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| Hespeler Heritage Centre/The Company of Neighbours |
AboutTo preserve and promote the unique history and heritage of the former Town of Hespeler. Contact
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| Historical Society of St Boniface and Maryhill Community |
AboutCollects historical data, preserves historic buildings, maintains records, and maintains Edward Halter House as a resource centre. Contact email: maryhillroots@gmail.com |
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Historical Preston |
AboutTo preserve, study and educate the public through displays consisting of written and oral histories, visuals and artifacts. Contact |
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Homer Watson House |
AboutMuseum & Public Gallery. Classes, exhibitions, workshops and special events. An Artist-in-Residence program. Contact Homer Watson House Website1754 Old Mill Rd., Kitchener, ON N2P 1H7, 519-748-4377 |
| Joseph Schneider Haus Museum |
AboutMuseum/Public Gallery, National Historic Site, Folk Artist-in-Residence Contact Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, |
| Kitchener Public Library, Grace Schmidt Room |
AboutArchival collections of the Waterloo Historical Society, and the Ontario Genealogical Society. Contact Kitchener Public Library, Grace Schmidt Room, |
| Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge Region Post Card Club. |
AboutProvides local collectors of post cards with the opportunity to meet, trade, and research archival and rare post cards. Contact |
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North Dumfries Heritage Committee |
ContactNorth Dumfries Heritage Committee, c/o Clerks Office, 1171 Greenfield Road, RR # 4, Cambridge, N1R 5S5 |
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Ontario Historical Society |
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Contact Ontario Historical Society, c/o Patricia Neal, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, M2N 2Y2 |
| Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, Waterloo Chapter |
AboutPurpose: to preserve Pennsylvanian German Heritage in Waterloo Region. Contact Pennsylvania German Folklore Society Website |
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r.a.r.e. (formerly Cruickston Charitable Research Reserve) |
AboutMore than 900 acres of land set aside for passive leisure, environmental restoration and preservation, with education programs and scientific research. r.a.r.e.,formerlyCruickston Charitable Research Reserve, |
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Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada |
ContactRoyal Highland Fusiliers of Canada, Historical Section, |
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Steckle Heritage Homestead |
AboutProvides educational, agricultural, and recreational programs to children and families in the community, on an historical farm established in 1833. Contact J. Steckle Heritage Homestead, 811 Bleams Rd, Kitchener, N2E 3X4 |
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United Empire Loyalists |
AboutTo preserve the history and traditions of the Loyalists, to collect artifacts, and to publish historical and genealogical publications. Contact United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, Grand River Branch Website |
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University of Waterloo Special Collections & Archives |
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Special Collections & Archives, |
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Upper Doon Preservation Society |
AboutProtects Upper Doon's rural village atmosphere. Contact Society for the Preservation of Upper Doon, "SPUD" |
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Victorian Classroom |
AboutThe Suddaby School classroom provides an opportunity to experience a school day as it was over 100 years ago. Contact The Victorian Classroom Society, c/o Margaret Dickson, 708-250 Mary Street, Waterloo. N2J 1S7 |
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Victoria Park Historical Committee |
AboutDisplays Berlin/Kitchener history with the focus on Victoria Park, the Gallery is open 1-5 weekends and holidays from May to October. Contact Victoria Park Historical Committee,c/o rych mills, 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, N2G 4G7, 519-742-4990 |
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City of Waterloo Heritage Resources |
AboutHeritage Resources of Waterloo's Recreation and Leisure Studies Services preserves and protects the City's Collection from the former Seagram Museum, and artifacts and archival material from the Martin farmstead at RIM Park and other material related to the history of Waterloo. Contact |
| Waterloo Historical Society |
AboutPreservation and dissemination of Waterloo Region's unique heritage; publishes an annual volume and holds public meetings, and erects plaques. Contact Karen.ball-pyatt@kpl.org |
| Waterloo Municipal Heritage Committee |
AboutWaterloo MHC works with property owners and advises Council on property designations. Contact |
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Waterloo Public Library, Ellis Little Room |
AboutThe Ellis Little Local History Room collects and preserves the history of the City of Waterloo. Waterloo Public Library, Ellis Little Room |
| Waterloo Region Museum |
AboutMuseum/Public Gallery, Curator, Conservation/Restoration Contact 10 Huron Rd at Homer Watson Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7, 519-748-1914 |
| Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation |
AboutProvides funds for preservation, restoration, and conservation projects; for the publication of books, manuscripts, and maps of local heritage significance. Contact WRHF, Regional Administrative Building, 2nd Floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, N2G 4J3, 519-575-4732. |
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Waterloo Regional Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society |
AboutPreserves and distributes the Region's genealogy and family histories. Contact 2100 Steeles Avenue West, Unit #202 |
| Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society |
| Contact Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Website |
| Wilfrid Laurier University Archives & Special Collections |
| Contact Archives and Special Collections |
| William Lyon Mackenzie King Image Collection |
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Contact See also: Woodside National Historic Site Website |
| Woodside National Historic Site of Canada |
AboutThe Woodside National Historic Site is a museum that offers educational programs, group tours, and special events. 528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener,Ont., N2H 5L5, 519-571-5684 |