Heritage Management Plan survey

The City of Kingston is developing a new Heritage Management Plan, a guiding framework to celebrate, protect and share the diverse stories, spaces and cultures that shape our city. The Heritage Management Plan (the Plan) will strengthen Kingston’s powerful historical narrative by weaving together heritage planning, conservation, museums and programs into a comprehensive strategy for sharing the city’s stories—both within the community and with the world. This survey is part of a broader public engagement process designed to reflect the voices, values and visions of the Kingston community.

We want to hear from you!

Your input will help us understand what heritage means to Kingstonians today, whose stories need greater recognition, and how we can shape a more inclusive, equitable and forward-looking approach to heritage. Whether you’ve called Kingston home for decades or just arrived, your voice matters.

The survey is divided into four sections:

1. SECTION 1: Your Connection to Kingston – This section helps us understand your relationship to the city and what heritage means to you personally.
2. SECTION 2: Heritage is Space & Place – This section explores the physical spaces—buildings, landmarks and landscapes—that shape Kingston’s identity and legacy.
3. SECTION 3: Heritage is People & Culture – This section looks at the stories, traditions and cultural expressions that define Kingston’s past and present.
4. SECTION 4: Demographics – This section gathers optional information to ensure diverse voices are represented and help us understand who we’re hearing from.

This survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. For more information on the process, please visit the project page: www.getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/heritage-management-plan 

Let’s shape a heritage plan that reflects all of Kingston—past, present, and future.

Notice of Collection

All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.

The City will give written notice in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to affected persons before granting a request for access to a record created through this survey if it includes personal information that the City has reason to believe might constitute an unjustified invasion of personal privacy.

Learn more about the City’s accountability and transparency responsibilities on our website: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/accountability-and-transparency/