Heritage Conservation

Nanaimo has a unique and diverse heritage whose story can be told through its historical buildings, structures and sites. In an effort to conserve them, and celebrate Nanaimo’s history overall, a Heritage Conservation Program (2002) was created.  It includes a number of initiatives that have since taken place, including:

• adoption of a Community Heritage Register;
• creation of a Downtown Heritage Conservation Area (HCA);
• creation of incentive programs to encourage conservation of recognized heritage buildings (for details, see Grants); and
• production of numerous promotional materials designed to raise heritage awareness in the community.   

Related Links

• Heritage Action Plan (PDF)
• Community Heritage Register
• Heritage Building Renovations and Alterations
• Heritage in Nanaimo
• Heritage Home Grant Program
• Heritage Façade Grant Program
• Heritage Building Tax Exemption Program
• Heritage Building Methodology