A Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL), as defined in the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement , can include:
- buildings
- structures
- spaces
- views
- archaeological sites or natural elements that are valued together
Once an area is designated as a Cultural Heritage Landscape it is recognized in the Official Plan which in turn influences future development in Caledon.
For more information, explore our Cultural Heritage Landscape Story Map
Criteria for identification
To be designated a Cultural Heritage Landscape the following criteria must be met:
- It must not have been altered or modified by humans
- It must connect with major historic themes that have shaped the area, and
- It must have historic significance.
Extensive research and oral history is conducted to determine the historic significance of an area.
Cultural Heritage Landscapes inventory
Review our inventory to learn where Cultural Heritage Landscapes are in Caledon:
- Section 1: Introduction
- Section 2: The Far Northwest Corner
- Section 3: Melville
- Section 4: Alton and Environs
- Section 5: Former Settlement of Silver Creek
- Section 6: Farmsteads of Former Chinguacousy
- Section 7: The Credit River Valley: Settlements of the Niagara Escarpment
- Section 8: Scottish Settlement along St. Andrew's Road
- Section 9: Irish Settlement of Northwest Albion
- Section 10: South Albion Farmsteads
- Section 11: Bolton's Historic Core
- Section 12: Rockside
- Section 13: Former Credit Valley Railway
- Section 14: Candidate CHLs Requiring Further Investigation
- Section 15: Other Candidate CHLs Considered
- Section 16: Sources