A heritage property – historic building, bridge, archaeological site or natural wetland – is a precious and irreplaceable asset. Conservation easements offer a flexible, effective way for heritage-minded property owners to ensure the sympathetic care and preservation of these heritage resources for the benefit of future generations.

Ontario Heritage Trust conservation easements are one of the most powerful conservation tools available today because they:

• provide provincial recognition of the heritage value of a property
• identify a heritage building's historical significance and the architectural details and features that comprise the property's unique heritage character
• raise awareness of good conservation practices
• ensure that good stewardship practices continue to each subsequent owner

See for yourself how easements are important to the ongoing preservation of Ontario's valuable heritage resources.