Forests Ontario, in partnership with the OUFC, launched the Heritage Tree program in 2009. The program identifies and records the location of heritage trees across the province. To learn more and nominate a tree, visit www.forestsontario.ca.
Where Are Ontario’s Heritage Trees?
Below is a sample of some Heritage trees designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as of May 2011. Each tree has Municipal Designation By-laws to protect it.
• Carolinian Oak Tree Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Mill Road (north side), 350 meters west of CPR, Colborne Township, Huron County Opposite Part 5, Plan 22, R-676 Block A Bylaw 003-1992
• The Blacksmith’s Tree 15260 Yonge St, Aurora Plan 246, Part Lots 15, 16, 21, 17, 18, 19 Bylaw 5053-08.R Notice of Intention to Repeal Bylaw – June 2010
• Osage Orange Tree Hedgerow 5400 Old School Rd, Caldeon E1/2 Lot 23, Conc 5 EHS; west side of Torbram Road running north from Old School Road Bylaw 99-24; 99-120
• Manor House (stable and Cottonwood Tree) Georgina Township 153 High St, Sutton Block 53, Plan 69 Bylaw 91-57 Tree Stand 10 Grant Avenue, Grimsby Part 1st St., Part 2nd St., Part Bowslaugh Ave., Lots 322- 325, Lots 370- 375, Plan 64, Part Lot 3, Concession 1 Bylaw 010-40
• Double-Trunked Maple Tree Hamilton Lot 28 Concession 9 Bylaw 244-82
• Speyside Royal Oak (English oak tree) 11445 Highway 25, Halton Hills Part Lot 18, Concession 3, Part 1, Plan 20R-1522 Bylaw 2007-0077
• The White Oak 438 Botsford St, Newmarket Lot 56, Part Lot 58, Plan 81 Bylaw 2005-44