Are we being too eager in trying to erase the past through the leveling of buildings of historical and cultural significance? This program visits sites across Canada to reveal efforts being made to preserve old and not-so-old architectural treasures. New, mundane buildings that don't last are replacing older, aesthetically beautiful buildings that are lost forever. The federal government has introduced tax incentives to discourage this rampant destruction. When profit is more important than aesthetics, what can be done? What price do we pay for this cultural vandalism?