Markham protects its heritage properties. Properties identified as being of cultural heritage value or interest are given specific levels of protection from demolition.
Protected Heritage Properties are:
- listed on Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
- subject to a ‘Notice of Intention to Designate’ resolution passed by Council
- individually Designated Property (Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act)
- located within a heritage conservation district (Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act)