Downtown in Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Prince of Wales Prize/Le Prix du Prince de Galles

The Prince of Wales Prize/<lang=fr>Le Prix du Prince de Galles</lang=fr> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026

1. The Prince of Wales Prize/Le Prix du Prince de Galles Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

For outstanding stewardship of the built heritage
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Attestation d'excellence en gestion du patrimoine bâti

Erected 2011 by Heritage Canada Foundation/La Fondation Héritage Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 44° 18.542′ N, 78° 19.202′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is in Downtown. It is on George Street North just south of McDonnel Street, on the left when traveling south. Markers are on the wall at the City Hall entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 George St N, Peterborough ON K9H 3R9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lois Harte-Maxwell

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(here, next to this marker); The Citizens' War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Victory 50th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Civic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Edward T. Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Veterans Wall of Honour (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.

Regarding The Prince of Wales Prize/Le Prix du Prince de Galles. 2011 Prince of Wales Prize Citation:

Founded 150 years ago on the shores of the Otonabee River in the Kawarthas area of southern Ontario, the City of Peterborough has emerged as a national leader in heritage conservation.

Peterborough is somewhat unique in that it remains an independent urban centre, relatively free from the development pressures other towns and cities in Canada have faced over the past decade. This independence has enabled the city to protect its heritage and history, and given

Heritage Designation - City Hall 1950-1951 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026

2. Heritage Designation - City Hall 1950-1951

Separate from the Prince of Wales Prize, the City Hall heritage designation contributed toward the awarding of the prize.

it the opportunity to embark on many major initiatives in heritage conservation.

It was the loss of historic buildings in the post-WWII decade of ‘progress’ that galvanized a heritage movement in Peterborough, placing it at the forefront of municipalities that treasure and protect their heritage. For more than 40 years, the municipality has demonstrated a profound political commitment to its heritage resources, enacting by-laws and enabling legislation wherever possible to create a range of preservation tools.

Also see . . . Prince of Wales Prize. The prize is no longer awarded (Submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Prince of Wales Prize/<lang=fr>Le Prix du Prince de Galles</lang=fr> and Heritage Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026

3. The Prince of Wales Prize/Le Prix du Prince de Galles and Heritage Markers

On both sides of the left entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.