Bond Head Heritage Conservation District

Two other notable people from Bond Head are Sir William Osler, known as "the father of modern medicine", and Sir William Mulock, a lawyer, businessman, farmer, politician, judge and philanthropist.

Bond Head is considered one of the oldest hamlets in Simcoe County, celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2012. Its recorded history dates back to the 1820s, with early settlers arriving from Ireland and Britain. A robust style of life was afforded by the many services including blacksmiths, harness makers, wagon makers, stores, inns, mills and churches. Furthermore, Bond Head offered residents many opportunities for entertainment and social activities, with numerous local organizations and clubs. The Old Plank Road connected Bond Head to Bradford, and in 1851 it became the first surfaced road in the County.

​Today Bond Head has more than 40 buildings that are over 100 years old, and several over 150 years old. Many are still in use and in excellent condition

• BWG HCD Plan Draft
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• ARA Presentation delivered on January 30, 2025

• August 5, 2025 - Council received the Bond Head Heritage Conservation District Recommendation Report PLN-2025-37
• October 14, 2025 - Council will be hosting a Statutory Public Meeting

Subject to Council approval, the following documents will form the final Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan for the Bond Head area.

• Bond Head HCD Plan
• Appendix A - Property Data Sheets
• Appendix B - Policy Section
• Appendix C - Community Consultation Summary
• Consolidated Survey Results

• Bond Head HCD Plan
• Bond Head HCD Plan - Highlight of Revisions
• Property Data Sheets

​The initial proposed Study Area for the Bond Head Heritage Conservation District Study was an irregular boundary encompassing the community of Bond Head radiating from the intersection of County Road 88 and County Road 27. There were approximately 240 properties reviewed within the Study Area. Of those properties 37 are listed on the Town’s Heritage Registry and 1 property is designated under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The HCD Study was divided into two stages.

1. Stage 1 - Research was conducted to determine whether the hamlet has enough heritage attributes for consideration as a heritage conservation district. This stage involved gathering input from residents and other stakeholders to identify public ideas and concerns. It included research into the area's history, built and natural heritage resources and more. On March 19, 2019, the findings were shared, and Council made a resolution to proceed to Stage 2.
2. Stage 2 - Further evaluation of the cultural heritage resources was conducted, including a review of the historical development, evolution of the built environment, and identification of significant streetscapes and landscapes.

Based on public input and the findings of the HCD Study Stage 1 and Stage 2, a final HCD boundary was established and is shown below. The HCD Study describes the boundary as:

The proposed boundary focuses on the historic concentration of structures in the village along the crossroads of County Road 27 and County Road 88/Line 7. The boundary, as depicted on Map 9 (see Map 1 below), extends from approximately Hearn Street/Dixon Road in the west, to St. Catherine of Alexandria Byzantine Church on only the west side of County Road 27 in the north, to Mulock Drive in the east, and to the last residential properties on County Road 27 in the south.

The following resources provide more information about the HCD Study:

• Presentation to Council​ (March 2019)
• Bond Head HCD Study Report​ (August 2019)

The next step of the process is to complete the HCD Plan.