The Heritage Canada Foundation (French: Fondation Héritage Canada), also known as Heritage Canada (Héritage Canada), is a registered charity with the mandate to encourage the protection and promotion of the built, natural, historic, and scenic heritage of Canada. Established in 1973, it has campaigned to update and fill gaps in Canadian heritage policies and laws, including supporting legislation such as Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. Heritage Canada also awards municipalities for their actions in preserving historical built environments through the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership.
The foundation also oversees the Doors Open Canada program that occurs in cities across Canada.
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