DOCOMOMO International (Society for the DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the MOdern MOvement) was established in the Netherlands in 1988 and currently has more than 40 active working parties worldwide. It publishes a periodical, organizes conferences and workshops, and actively promotes the preservation of structures and landscapes from the modern era (generally 1920’s to present).

docomomo canada ontario was officially recognized as one of 3 Canadian working parties (along with BC and Quebec) in 1997. Although we are a relatively new organization, many of our members are well recognized and long time participants in heritage awareness and architectural preservation efforts in Ontario.