About the Ministry

The Ministry of Culture encourages the arts and cultural industries, protects Ontario's heritage and advances the public library system. MORE

Arts

The arts are an integral part of our everyday lives, an essential and inseparable component of culture. MORE

Cultural Industries

Ontario's cultural industries play a vital role in the economy. MORE

Heritage

Our heritage tells us who we are, where we have come from and what we have accomplished. MORE

Libraries

In Ontario, public libraries are created by municipal by-laws and governed by public library boards. MORE

Culture in communities

Municipal cultural planning supports local economic development. MORE

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NEWS

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Ontario issues stop order to prevent further alterations or damage to century home  

McGuinty Government to Assess Potential Heritage Value

 

A stop order was issued by the Minister of Culture to prevent further alterations or damage to 7 Austin Terrace, in Toronto. [Read the full news release]


History of Ontario’s Near-North Region
Featured in New Documentary Series on TVO


TORONTO, Ontario – December 9, 2009 – Beginning on Saturday, January 9th the Ontario Visual Heritage Project series: ‘The Shield’ will premiere on TVOntario. This eight-part documentary series on the history of Muskoka, the West Parry Sound District, the City of
Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island will air on Saturdays at 4:00pm and run until February 27th. [Read more]


KING TUT: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

Don’t miss this Canadian exclusive on at the ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO until April 18, 2010.


King Tut Exhibit at the ROM