History and Heritage

Springwater has a vibrant history with features and properties that reflect our natural and cultural heritage. Some of these properties are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, and many are identified in the Township's Heritage Register.

Designated properties

Springwater has 13 designated heritage properties, including buildings, trails and natural features. These properties are officially designated under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

If you're interested in designating your property, please contact the Deputy Clerk by email or phone by 705-728-4784 x2042.

List of designated properties

Midhurst Community Centre Designation

The Township intends to designate the Midhurst Community Centre located at 74 Doran Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. Please see the Notice of Intention to Designate for more information, including timelines and the process to submit any objections to the proposed designation.

Heritage Designation By-law 2021-039 - Approved April 21, 2021
Historical Background Information
Heritage Evaluation - Report to Council, July 8, 2020
Options for Heritage Recognition - Report to Council, August 5, 2020
Identification of Heritage Attributes - Report to Council, February 17, 2021

Anten Mills Community Centre Designation

The Township intends to designate the Anten Mills Community Centre located at 3985 Horseshoe Valley Road West as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. Please see the Notice of Intention to Designate for more information, including timelines and the process to submit any objections to the proposed designation.

Historical Background Information
Heritage Evaluation - Report to Council, October 7, 2020
Identification of Heritage Attributes - Report to Council, April 7, 2021

View the designated properties on a map:

Heritage register

The Township maintains a:

Register of heritage properties individually designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Register for properties of cultural heritage value or interest, which are not designated (also called "listed" properties)

Springwater Heritage Advisory Committee

The Springwater Heritage Advisory Committee preserves the Township's historical, cultural and natural heritage and advises Council on regulated matters. The committee holds public meetings once a month at the Township Administration Centre. Find current and past meeting agendas in our Document Centre.

Façade guidelines

Façade guidelines help ensure the retention and conservation of heritage in the Elmvale Commercial District. These guidelines oversee new development and restorations to existing properties. Read the Elmvale Commercial District Façade Guidelines for details.