Conservation Advice and Assistance

Heritage conservation advisers provide technical information to historic resource owners to assist with building restoration/rehabilitation projects.  Such assistance is often done in conjunction with a cost-shared grant application to the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation.

The Historical Resources Act requires owners of all designated historic resources to notify the Minister of Culture and Community Spirit of proposed alterations to the resource.  Consultation with heritage conservation advisers is required prior to issuance of approval documents to ensure that work does not compromise the historical integrity of the building or the site.  All conservation work must be undertaken in compliance with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

Heritage Notes discussing various issues on restoration and preservation are available.

Contact the Heritage Conservation Adviser in your region (PDF).