Located in 14 communities across Ontario, the Local Architectural Societies are akin to the regional chapters of the OAA, providing opportunities for dialogue between local Architects and the wider design/construction community. The Societies work to raise the awareness, appreciation, and understanding of architecture within their communities. Many offer in-person or virtual events and other local resources.

Additionally, eligible tours offered by the Societies qualify for in-person Structural Learning. This recent change is retroactive to the start of the current Continuing Education reporting cycle, which began in July 2024. (Participants can make the revision in their transcripts.) Note: Only tours offered by OAA Societies are eligible; all other architectural tours remain considered Unstructured Learning.

 
You can join (or rejoin) a Society as part of your annual renewal process at the beginning of the year.