About Us

Our Vision

Connecting Ottawa with its rich history and heritage

Our Mission

The Capital Heritage Connexion empowers Ottawa’s heritage sector with expertise, tools and resources; connects its heritage networks; and represents it to the broader community.

About

The Capital Heritage Connexion (CHC) is an umbrella organization serving heritage stakeholders in Canada’s Capital.  The CHC plays a leading role in developing and sustaining the Capital’s heritage sector and ensuring local residents have access to heritage.

To achieve its objectives, the CHC works closely with museums, archives, historical and genealogical societies, cultural communities, heritage buildings and sites as well as a range of heritage scholars, supporters and advocates.  The CHC also acts as an important liaison with all three levels of government.

Strategic Priorities

Champion

• Outcome: The CHC championed Ottawa’s heritage sector by building strong relationships with City Council, cultural umbrella organizations, and by increasing the sector’s media presence.

Connect

• Outcome: The CHC connected members to each other and strengthened the heritage network across Ottawa.

Empower

• Outcome: The CHC empowered members by providing tools and resources they required to be viable organizations within the heritage sector.

Annual Reports

CAPITAL HERITAGE CONNEXION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
CAPITAL HERITAGE CONNEXION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT