Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I get the heritage of a place recognized?

• Check to see that it is not already listed on the PEI Register of Heritage Places or the Canadian Register of Historic Places, by searching www.peihistoricplaces.ca or www.historicplaces.ca . Call the registrar to confirm at (902) 368-5940. If it hasn't been recognized, you must contact the appropriate level of government. If the place is in Charlottetown, call (902) 629-4158. If it is in Summerside, call (902) 432-1332.

• All other heritage places in PEI are recognized by the province under the Heritage Places Protection Act. For information on the Provincial Heritage Places Recognition Program, an application form and instructions, you should e-mail the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture at heritageplaces@gov.pe.ca or call (902) 368-5940.

• Do I have to pay a fee to have a heritage place recognized?

• No. There are no fees charged for applying to have a heritage place recognized.

• What funding is available to support heritage properties?

• In order to be eligible to apply for any heritage funding, the property must be recognized by an authority such as the Province or a municipality with a heritage bylaw. It must also be listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Currently, Charlottetown has a funding program for its designated properties, while the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture has a grant program for provincially designated places. For more information, see "Funding for Heritage Places" in the drop down menu under "Protect".

• I want a plaque for my heritage property, how do I get one?

• Provincially designated heritage places are eligible to receive a provincial heritage plaque. If the property is located in Charlottetown or Summerside, they have separate heritage recognition programs.