TIMMINS - Residents are encouraged to learn more about the local heritage register.
Ontario Heritage Week runs from Feb. 17 to 23. A proclamation was held in Timmins today (Feb. 18) to officially mark the annual celebration.
“Timmins’ history and heritage are fascinating to explore,” said Coun. Andrew Marks, municipal heritage committee chair, in a news release.
“We are familiar with the stories of our mining past, of how Timmins’ began and has continued to evolve. Along with those stories comes a landscape that reflects our unique identity. Buildings like the McIntyre community centre or the 'Mackechnie House' on Wilson Avenue help strengthen our collective memory. They are visual reminders of how the community has evolved, and it’s important that they are preserved for future generations.”
Since the city created a municipal heritage register, three buildings have been added.
The Mackechnie house at 438 Wilson Ave., and City Hall on Algonquin Boulevard have already had official ceremonies. The McIntyre Community Building was also recently added, with a special event being planned to honour the designation.
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau said she's proud of the heritage commitee's work to preserve local sites and landmarks.
"They offer a tangible glimpse into Timmins’ earliest days, and of the different cultures and community groups who came together to shape the values and traditions that are distinctly 'Timmins," she said in the news release.
For Ontario Heritage Week, the city encourages people to learn more about the municipal heritage register or visit the Timmins Museum: NEC.