Unit 5
Heritage in the Regions:
Provinces and Territories

Provincial governments have traditionally been active in the heritage sector, developing strong legislation, policies, and programs. Nearly all provincial governments have cultural property legislation intended to preserve heritage. Thus, although the federal government makes policy that shapes heritage activity nationally, to date in Canada actual heritage preservation has been driven largely by provincial statutes and regulations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you should be able to:

1. Explain how the federal and provincial/territorial governments work together to designate and maintain historic sites.
2. Describe some of the differences between provincial approaches to heritage management.
3. Explain the connections between regional resource industries and the development of heritage tourism and other initiatives.
4. Develop an in-depth case study on the heritage policies and practices of a selected province.