Community Heritage Ontario held its eighth annual conference and tenth annual general meeting in Peterborough on May 25th - 27th, 2002. Hosted by the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Commitee (PACAC), conference attendees met in historic venues such as the Market Hall, St. John's Anglican Church and the Peterborough Armouries.

Based on the theme, The Place of Heritage in 'Smart Growth', the 3 day conference attracted about a hundred participants representing LACAC's and other interests throughout the province.

Participants were welcomed by Her Worship Sylvia Sutherland, the Mayor of Peterborough who, as chair of the PACAC, also attended most of the conference.

A list of speakers and activities can be found via the conference archive link. A few photos of the conference along with some of the 'lighter moments' can be found below:

CHO Secretary (and dedicated Auctioneer) Rick Schofield in action while invigilator Stephen 'deep pockets' Wohleber looks on.

Cox Terrace, 332-344 Rubidge Street, a stop on Saturday's tour of Peterborough.

Parks Canada historian Dennis Carter-Edwards (r.) relates the history of the Peterborough lift lock and subsequent restoration efforts to Stephen Wohleber. The lift lock, part of the Trent-Severn waterway, is a federal historic site.

Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock St. (1837), Headquarters of the Peterborough Historical Society.

The Sarnia contigent pictured on Sunday, just prior to departure. Sarnia will host the ninth annual Community Heritage Ontario conference in 2003.

... and, Yes ...

... it really is a picture of Budapest.