| Subject Areas |
Criteria |
| 1. Natural heritage |
..representation of unique or natural features
..diversity of site habitat/landforms
..ecological, natural evolution, degree of alterations |
| 2. Areas of scientific
interest |
..special features, habitat; presence of rare, threatened, vulnerable or endangered
species |
| 3. Archeological sites |
..artifacts of historic significance
..sites of archeological significance
..best representation of a theme |
| 4. History and Historic
sites/structures |
..event of significance: local, regional, provicial, national
..person of historic significance
..formative aspect of activity or trend
..activity of industrial significance
..activity of substantial duration
..activity affecting large population |
| 5. Built heritage |
Historic
..illustrate important historic theme
..association with person or event
..significant phase of development
Architecture
..visual quality in context of architecture
..functional design, engineering history
..quality of craftsmanship materials
..illustration of a designer
Setting
..integrity of historic relationship to associated landscape
influence of building on present
..character of the area
..nature of bldg's. identity in community |
| 6. Historic Cemeteries |
..linkages to historic events
..current state of protection
..access |
| 7. Cultural heritage |
..shows evolution of culture
..artifacts or events |
| 8. Urban Streetscapes |
..represent special character
..consistency of a theme
..absence of intrusions |
| 9. Rural Landscapes |
..pleasing scenery, mixture of views
..thematic or portrays several themes
..absence of intrusions |
| 10. Scenic routes |
..portray sequences of themes
..mosaic of themes
..safe for casual travel
..suitable for appropriate signage |
