Landscape architecture has played a vital role in shaping Canada's natural and built environments. We are celebrating the profession’s proud history and enduring contributions through the Cultural Landscapes Legacy Collection.
This collection highlights the achievements that have made a lasting impact within the field of landscape architecture and on communities across Canada.
Explore the Collection
Fortress of Louisbourg 
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Agguttinni Uumajunut Pimmariuninginnut
Clyde River, Nunavut
Meewasin Valley
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Robson Square
Vancouver, British Columbia
Legacy Project Awards:
The Forks 
Winnipeg, Manitoba
University of Guelph Master Plan and Implementation
Guelph, Ontario
Gage Park
Hamilton, Ontario
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The above projects mark the beginning of a journey through the rich history of Canadian landscape architecture. Check back regularly as we continue to add new projects to the Legacy Collection each month.
Initial Sites in the Collection
(from East to West)
Grand Concourse, St. John’s, NL
Bowring Park, St. John’s, NL
Confederation Landing Park, Charlottetown, PEI
Fortress of Louisbourg, Cape Breton, NS
Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax, NS
Bouctouche Dunes Boardwalk, Saint-Édouard-de-Kent, NB
Parc Jean-Drapeau (Expo 67), Montreal, QC
Parc du Mont-Royal, Montreal, QCDon Mills, Toronto, ON
Ontario Place, Toronto, ON
National Capital Plan, NCR, Ottawa, ON
The Red River Corridor, Winnipeg, MB
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, MB
Meewasin Valley, Saskatoon, SK
Wascana Park, Regina, SK
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Fort MacLeod, AB
Banff National Park, Banff, AB
Robson Square, Vancouver, BC
Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Agguttinni Territorial Park, NU
Legislative Assembly of the NWT, Yellowknife, NWT
Top of the World Highway, YT
Legacy Project Awards
The Legacy Project Award program (2016-2018) was the precursor to the Cultural Landscapes Legacy Collection. This award recognized distinguished landscape architecture projects that were ahead of their time, made significant contributions to their communities, demonstrated leadership and innovation, and remain relevant examples of excellence in the profession today. After three years of running the Legacy Award program, it became clear that there were too many important projects to honor just one per year, leading to the creation of the more expansive Legacy Collection.
Recipients of the Legacy Project Award Include:
- The Forks
- University of Guelph Master Plan and Implementation
- Gage Park
More about the Cultural Landscapes Legacy Collection
The Cultural Landscapes Legacy Collection showcases a diverse range of projects and initiatives that have left an enduring legacy, reflecting the leadership, innovation, and vision of landscape architects and their clients. The initiative aims to recognize, promote, and protect these significant works, which:
- Were ‘game changers’ in their time, demonstrating forward-thinking leadership and innovation;
- Continue to contribute meaningfully to their communities and Canadian society;
- Stand as enduring examples of excellence in the profession of landscape architecture.
This collection also serves as a resource for advocating the importance of these landscapes and protecting those at risk of alteration or loss. The initial collection offers a balanced regional representation and highlights:
- The narrative of each place or initiative;
- The role of the landscape architect in its creation;
- The short- and long-term benefits these projects have provided.
This evolving collection will continue to grow, reflecting the ongoing relevance of landscape architecture in Canada and the ways in which these landscapes remain integral to our country’s cultural and environmental heritage.
The CSLA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed to this initiative, including our colleagues and friends who share our vision and recognize the importance of preserving these cultural landscapes.