Program Length: 3 year program
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Admissions Req:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Completed application form
- Post secondary transcripts (if available)
- Two recommendation letters
- Fees
Highlight: What if your classroom was a historic mansion, your tools were centuries-old crafts, and your mission was to protect the stories of the past for generations to come? At Willowbank School of Restoration Arts in Queenston, Ontario, heritage conservation is not just a subject—it’s a calling. Set on a 13-acre National Historic Site, Willowbank offers a one-of-a-kind, three-year post-secondary diploma that blends academic study with immersive, hands-on craft training. Inside a grand 1834 Greek Revival mansion and across its ancient cultural landscape, students explore heritage conservation through a curriculum that bridges ecology, architecture, history, and design. With guidance from over 50 experts—including architects, archaeologists, Indigenous scholars, and master tradespeople—you’ll learn to repair, restore, and reimagine spaces with meaning. From stone masonry and woodwork to conservation planning and cultural landscape theory, Willowbank equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in fields like restoration, architecture, planning, and sustainable development. You’ll complete a 600-hour internship or research project and may even take part in international field schools. With a graduate employment rate above 95%, Willowbank is a leader in preparing the next generation of heritage conservation professionals. If you’re looking for a creative, impactful, and meaningful path, your future in heritage conservation begins here.
Cost: Tuition is in CAD
Domestic:
Year 1: $13,500 CAD
Year 2: $13,500 CAD
Year 3: $2,000 CAD
International:
Year 1: $19,500 CAD
Year 2: $19,500 CAD
Year 3: $2,000 CAD