Ontario Heritage Week
February 16–22, 2026
Proclamation
WHEREAS the heritage of Bradford West Gwillimbury in all its forms, including architectural, cultural, and natural, is a living legacy that helps us understand our past, provides context for the present, and shapes our future; and
WHEREAS our community is enhanced and strengthened by its heritage places, spaces, traditions, and cultural expressions, which foster pride and contribute to the well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust invites Ontarians each February to participate in Ontario Heritage Week, held during the third week of February beginning with Heritage Day in Canada, to encourage reflection on the conservation, promotion, and commemoration of heritage; and
WHEREAS Ontario Heritage Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the value of heritage, recognize those dedicated to its preservation, and celebrate the contributions of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, local heritage organizations, and volunteers working to protect and conserve our community’s rich and diverse heritage for future generations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim February 16–22, 2026, as ONTARIO HERITAGE WEEK in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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