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North Bay is home to many historic buildings, landmarks, and properties that reflect the city's development and architectural heritage. The Municipal Heritage Committee works to identify, document, and recognize properties of historical and architectural significance.
Explore the city's recognized heritage sites, learn about the recognition process, or discover local history through self-guided tours.
Explore heritage sites
Discover North Bay's heritage landmarks through two self-guided maps developed by the Municipal Heritage Committee.
Recognized heritage sites
The Municipal Heritage Committee maintains a list of properties recognized for their architectural and historical significance.
| Priority | Site No. | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority One | 1 | Former Canadian National Railway Station | 198 Second Avenue West |
| Priority One | 2 | Former Normal School/Teacher's College | 200 First Avenue West |
| Priority One | 3 | Dr. Carruthers Public School | 380 McPhail Street |
| Priority One | 4 | Former Canadian Pacific Railway Station | 100 Ferguson Street |
| Priority One | 5 | Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption | 480 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority One | 6 | Former North Bay Collegiate Institute & Vocational School | 555 Algonquin Avenue |
| Priority One | 7 | Senator Gordon Residence | 591 Copeland Street |
| Priority One | 8 | Former Ontario Northland Railway Offices | 195 Regina Street |
| Priority One | 9 | Former Mulligan Block | 123 Main Street West |
| Priority One | 10 | Coleman Residence | 607 Jane Street |
| Priority One | 11 | Browning Residence | 590 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority One | 12 | Angus Residence | 839 Main Street West |
| Priority One | 13 | Angus Family Residence | 847 Main Street West |
| Priority One | 14 | Beamish Residence | 768 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority One | 15 | St. Joseph's Mother House | 2025 Main Street West |
| Priority One | 16 | Begg Residence | 578 Copeland Street |
| Priority One | 17 | Milne Residence | 610 Copeland Street |
| Priority One | 18 | King George Public School | 550 Harvey Street |
| Priority One | 19 | Capitol Centre | 150 Main Street East |
| Priority One | 20 | Cochrane-Dunlop | 122 Main Street West/123 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority One | 21 | Sons of Jacob Synagogue | 302 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority One | 22 | Gateway Arch | Lee Park |
| Priority One | 23 | Former Empire Hotel | 425 Fraser Street |
| Priority One | 24 | St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church | 1265 Wyld Street |
| Priority One | 25 | Former Scollard Hall Boys' College | 1000 High Street |
| Priority One | 26 | North Bay Masonic Temple | 183 First Avenue West |
| Priority One | 27 | Surtees Residence | 853 Main Street West |
| Priority Two | 28 | Angus Block | 374 Fraser Street |
| Priority Two | 29 | Trinity United Church | 111 McIntyre Street East |
| Priority Two | 30 | St. John's Anglican Church | 301 Main Street East |
| Priority Two | 31 | Former Bank of Nova Scotia | 126 Main Street West |
| Priority Two | 32 | Former Railton Building | 143 Main Street West |
| Priority Two | 33 | McNutt Residence | 715 Durril Street |
| Priority Two | 34 | St. Andrew's United Church | 290 Algonquin Avenue |
| Priority Two | 35 | Former Cecil Hotel | 300 Wyld Street |
| Priority Two | 36 | Bourke Residence | 658 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority Two | 37 | Second Bourke Residence | 663 McIntyre Street West |
| Priority Two | 38 | Parfitt Farm | 1800 Four Mile Lake Road |
| Priority Two | 39 | Lutheran Church of the Redeemer | 725 Ferguson Street |
| Priority Three | 40 | Carmichael United Church | 521 Four Mile Lake Road |
| Priority Three | 41 | Wallace Residence | 102 First Avenue East |
| Priority Three | 42 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Building | 3301 Trout Lake Road |
| Priority Three | 43 | Sisters of the Precious Blood Monastery | 165 Monastery Road |
| Priority Two | 44 | Tuncali/Gould Residence | 630 Bell Street |
| Priority One | 45 | Colgan-Liddle Building | 114-124 Main Street East |
| N/A | P1 | CPR Yards Heritage Site Plaque | Downtown/Waterfront Underpass |
| N/A | P2 | Royal Theatre Heritage Site Plaque | 289 Algonquin Avenue (Parkette) |
| N/A | P3 | Court House Heritage Site Plaque | 390 Plouffe Street |
| N/A | P4 | Ferguson Block Heritage Site Plaque | Main and Oak Parkette |
| N/A | P5 | Old Town Hall Heritage Site Plaque | 101 McIntyre Street West |
| N/A | P6 | Mackey House Heritage Site Plaque | Corner of Oak and Ferguson Streets |
| N/A | P7 | Old Post Office Heritage Site Plaque | Main and Oak Parkette |
| N/A | P8 | Manitou Islands Heritage Site Plaque | North Bay Waterfront |
| N/A | P9 | Cormack Block Heritage Site Plaque | 158 Main Street West |
| N/A | P10 | Memorial Park Cenotaph Statue Plaque | Memorial Park (Ferguson Street & First Avenue West) |
| N/A | P11 | Queen Victoria School Heritage Site Plaque | Near Intersection of Ferguson Street and Worthington Street |
| N/A | P12 | Nipissing University at Cassellholme Heritage Site Plaque | Near Intersection of Cassells Street and Olive Street |
| N/A | P13 | North Bay Arena Rink Heritage Site Plaque | Memorial Drive, past the intersection of Main Street West and Murray Street |
| N/A | P14 | New Ontario Brewing Co. Ltd Heritage Site Plaque | Near Intersection of Memorial Drive and Regina Street |
| N/A | P15 | BOMARC Missile Heritage Site Plaque | Lee Park (Veteran's Fields) |
| N/A | P16 | North Bay Hospitals Heritage Site Plaque | 750 McLaren Street |
| N/A | P17 | Commerce on Lake Nipissing Heritage Site Plaque | North Bay Waterfront |
| N/A | P18 | The Empire Heritage Site Plaque | 425 Fraser Street |
| N/A | P19 | North Bay Carnegie Library Heritage Site Plaque | 200 McIntyre Street |
| N/A | P20 | Wallace Park Plaque Heritage Site Plaque | 120 King Street West |
| N/A | P21 | The Capitol Theatre Heritage Site Plaque | 150 Main Street East |
| N/A | P22 | Barry Building Explosion Heritage Site Plaque | 128 McIntyre Street West |
| N/A | P23 | North Bay Jail Heritage Site Plaque | 2550 Trout Lake Rd |
You can also explore the 2018 Illustrated Heritage Guide for additional information about local heritage properties.
Heritage Site Evaluation Program
The City of North Bay's Heritage Site Evaluation Program recognizes properties with architectural or historical significance. Also known as the Glass Plaque Program, it is administered by the Municipal Heritage Committee to identify and celebrate properties that contribute to the city's built heritage.
How properties are evaluated
Properties may be suggested for evaluation by residents, City staff, Council, or committee members. The Municipal Heritage Committee reviews potential sites and prioritizes properties for evaluation.
With the property owner's permission, committee members visit the site to document its architectural features and historical characteristics. The committee also researches the property's history and evaluates it using a 100-point scoring system.
Levels of recognition
Properties may receive one of three levels of recognition based on their evaluation score:
- Priority One - Score: 90-100
Properties of exceptional architectural or historical significance receive a commemorative glass plaque. - Priority Two - Score: 80-89
Properties with important architectural or historical characteristics receive a certificate of recognition. - Priority Three - Score: 70-79
Properties with notable heritage characteristics receive a letter of recognition.
For more information, contact the Municipal Heritage Committee at heritage@northbay.ca or 705-474-0400, ext. 2402.
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