About BrickLaneHome
A reference covering the history of brick masonry in Canada, how heritage designation works, and what restoration of older urban buildings involves.
Last updated: May 2026
What This Site Is
BrickLaneHome is an educational reference focused on brick masonry construction in Canadian cities — how it developed historically, how older brick buildings are formally recognized and protected, and what technical restoration work on heritage masonry involves.
The articles on this site draw on publicly available heritage documentation, provincial and federal policy frameworks, and widely cited technical guidance from Parks Canada and provincial heritage offices. The intent is to make that information accessible to building owners, history students, urban planners, and anyone working with or curious about older brick buildings in a Canadian urban context.
What This Site Is Not
BrickLaneHome does not provide professional engineering, architectural, or legal advice. Information published here is for general educational reference only. Heritage masonry work on designated properties in Canada involves permit processes, material specifications, and legal obligations that vary by municipality and province. Anyone undertaking work on a heritage building should consult a licensed structural or conservation engineer, a heritage architect, and a qualified masonry contractor with heritage experience before proceeding.
Contact
Questions, corrections, and topic suggestions can be sent to the address below. Responses typically go out within three business days.
BrickLaneHome
110 King Street West, Suite 400
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4S6
Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 525-8100
Email: info@bricklanehome.org
Image Credits
All photographs used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Image captions throughout the site include attribution and licence information.