Brockton's history and heritage dates back more than 150 years, when the Townships of Brant and Greenock were incorporated in 1856; the Town of Walkerton was later incorporated in 1871.
The Municipality of Brockton was incorporated in 1999 when the former Townships of Brant and Greenock and the Town of Walkerton were amalgamated. The name Brockton was chosen as a combination of these names.
Brockton's Heritage Committee works to promote the history of Brockton and to preserve our past with a focus on the following:
The Brockton Heritage Committee and Municipal GIS Department created a Brockton Heritage Storymap for an interactive educational experience of Brockton's heritage.
Whether you're researching your family history, looking to learn more about the history of your house or want to know more about Brockton's past, the following resources are a great place to start.
Heritage Register | |
The Brockton Heritage Register is a by-law that designates and lists properties that are historically significant in Brockton. Please visit our Heritage Properties page to learn more about the process of designating or listing a property and to learn which properties in Brockton are on the register. | |
Archives | |
The Walkerton Archives Room at the Walkerton Public Library was opened in May, 1999. The Archives houses a local historical collection which includes books, microfilm, newspapers and pictures. Additional materials for the archives are held in the Walkerton Fire Hall. Vita Collections - Brockton Heritage Search is an Ontario-wide digital collection of cultural and historical documents. The Brockton Heritage Committee has set up a digital Brockton archive through this site. The collection features:
To explore the local collection visit the Brockton Heritage Committee Archive site or submit a search through the button below. |
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Brockton Heritage Committee Donation Policy and Brochure | |
On January 14, 2020 Brockton Council passed By-Law 2020-003 adopting a Brockton Heritage Committee Donation Policy. The policy was revised by By-Law 2020-059 on May 12, 2020. The Brockton Heritage Committee wishes to accept donations that are of historical importance to the Municipality of Brockton, or former Townships of Brant and Greenock, and the former Town of Walkerton. If you are interested in donating a historic artifact to the Brockton Heritage Committee please review the policy. The policy defines the type of donations(s) that will be accepted by the Heritage Committee, the procedure for accepting and storing the donation(s), the procedure for returning or disposing of the unaccepted donation(s), and the Transfer of Ownership Agreement attached as Appendix A to the policy. The Brockton Heritage Committee also has a Donation Brochure inviting residents to donate their historical donations to the Committee in accordance with the Brockton Heritage Committee Donation Policy. |
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Useful Links | |
Ancestry Family Tree Bruce County Genealogical Society Bruce County Historical Society Bruce County Virtual War Memorial Brockton Cemeteries Land Registry Office Ontario Genealogical Society Ontario Historical Society (OHS) Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Public Library A microfilm reader (view scan) is available for public use. To ensure availability, please book your visit through the Library. There is no charge to use the microfilm reader, but there is a fee for copies. Users can send copies of viewed items to their personal email through the microfilm reader's computer at no charge.
Please contact the Library for further information. |
Contact Us
Dean Leifso
Brockton Heritage Committee Co-Chair
100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
Phone: 519-881-2223
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