Trees 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. Anyone can nominate a tree by calling Tree’s Ontario (1.877.646.1193) or by registering yourself as a nominator. To learn more, 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 a 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