Heritage York

Heritage York is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the built, natural, and cultural heritage of the Lower Humber River area, spanning from Lawrence Avenue to Lake Ontario. The organization focuses on the preservation and interpretation of the historical and natural environment of the former City of York, now part of Toronto, Ontario.

Founded in 1991, Heritage York has worked to protect the region's heritage assets and raise public awareness about the area's historical significance. A key project of the organization includes the restoration and interpretation of Lambton House, a historic site serving as a community and cultural hub. The organization aims to complete the restoration of Lambton House and create a fully accessible historic site for public education and community engagement.

Heritage York is registered as a charitable organization in Canada with the Business Registration Number 893266379RR0001. It operates in compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency's regulations for registered charities. The organization actively engages volunteers and donors to support its mission of heritage conservation and community education.

Through fundraising, educational programming, and volunteer involvement, Heritage York strives to maintain and enhance the cultural and natural landscapes within its focus area. Its work contributes to safeguarding the legacy of the Lower Humber River corridor for future generations.

References

• Heritage York FAQs, Lambton House website[1]
• Heritage York charity profile, CanadaHelps[2]
• Volunteer opportunities and projects, Volunteer Toronto[3]