A pair of Northern Ontario buildings has been selected for provincial recognition as part of the annual Queen’s Park Picks, an initiative of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).

The Schreiber Discovery Centre in northwestern Ontario and The Village at Canadore College in North Bay are two of nine submissions from across the province to be acknowledged in 2025.

Under the program, now in its 10th year, members of provincial parliament are invited to submit their favourite buildings or other structures from their ridings, which are then judged on their merits by a jury of architects.

This year, 36 MPPs from all political parties provided 55 submissions. Those selected were celebrated at Queen’s Park Oct. 21.

Themed ‘Reshaping Communities,’ this year’s program included places that have “significantly impacted” constituents, the OAA said.

“The theme aligns with the 2025 OAA Conference's focus and reflects the association's commitment to regulating the practice of architecture to protect the public interest,” the organization said.

“It also highlights the essential role of adaptability in design, urging the profession to create sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing world.”