“Heritage designated” carries a higher level of protection and recognition, and is approved by Saanich Council through a Heritage Designation Bylaw. Designation generally applies to the exterior only, though interior or landscape features can be included.
“Heritage registered” means that a house has documented historical value, but has not been designated and protected by bylaw.
To receive a House Grant for any restoration to your home, it must be heritage designated.
The Saanich Heritage Register book includes both types of recognition, and hundreds of properties.