Muskoka Built Resources

Below is a list of suggested resources for research on a building or structure in Muskoka. Please consider sharing information from your research on MuskokaBuilt by becoming a member of ACOMuskoka and adding or editing entries.

Vita Collections, Muskoka Digital Archives
Township of Muskoka Lakes Public Library, Digital Resources
Town of Huntsville Heritage Register

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Biographies for select architects on the Dictionary of Canadian Biography website.

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Reference of architects born, living, or working in Canada from 1800-1950, along with a list of their known works.

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Provincial, self-regulated organization of architects, with over 4000 architects as members. Website includes a blog, resources, news and events, and other materials relating to architecture.

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Organization representing architects across Canada

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Resource with descriptions and examples of architectural styles found in Ontario.

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Author: Ontario Heritage Trust

A searchable database of properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

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Author: Canada's Historic Places

Searchable list and map of federally recognized Heritage Places in Canada.

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The Archives of Ontario, open to the public and located on York University's Keele Campus, holds records relating to Ontario's history.

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Muskoka Built Resources

Dictionary of Canadian Biography: ArchitectsArchitects

Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada: 1800-1950Architects

Ontario Association of ArchitectsArchitects

Royal Architectural Institute of CanadaArchitects

Ontario Architectural StylesArchitectural Styles

Ontario Heritage Act RegisterHeritage Designation

Canadian Register of Historic PlacesHeritage Designation

Archives of OntarioPrimary Research