260 Wilson St E

St. John's Anglican Church

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 260 Wilson St E, Hamilton is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

A place of worship. Many are being sold or closed; see Regeneration Works for ways to keep them in community use, and other places of worship at risk.

At a glance

Year built: 1869
Architect or builder: Gundry and Langley
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Heritage neighbours: 1 other heritage property within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 91-102
Ward: Ward 12
Location: Matched to the municipal address

St. John’s Church figures prominently in the history of Ancaster and plays an important role in the history of the Anglican Church in Upper Canada, when for some years, it was the only Anglican parish and the first Anglican church building at the Head of the Lake (now the Hamilton-Wentworth Region). The first St. John’s Church was built eight years after the arrival in Ancaster of the first resident Anglican…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.

Community collection

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History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

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Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.