Heritage Buildings in the National Capital Region

We manage approximately 1,300 buildings in the National Capital Region, many of which have historical significance. More than 70 of these buildings are federally designated heritage buildings.

National Historic Sites

Six NCC-managed properties have also been designated as National Historic Sites by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

• Rideau Hall and Landscaped Grounds
• Maplelawn and Gardens
• The Former Geological Survey of Canada Building
• The first Geodetic Survey Station on King Mountain
• The Central Chambers building
• Former Archives building

Federal Heritage Buildings

The heritage significance of buildings older than 40 years is systematically evaluated by the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office (FHBRO). More than 70 NCC-managed buildings have been designated as “classified” or “recognized” federal heritage buildings. These buildings are protected in accordance with the Treasury Board Policy on Management of Real Property.

Visit Canada's Historic Places to find maps, images and descriptions of heritage buildings in the National Capital Region.

Other heritage assets

We are also the custodian of assets which, although not designated by FHBRO, are considered to have heritage significance at the regional level. These assets include:

• the Abbey Ruins at the Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park
• the “Carbide” Willson ruins in Gatineau Park
• The Log Farm in the Greenbelt
• the Sussex Courtyards in Ottawa
• several municipally designated properties