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265 King St E

Connell House

DesignatedKingston, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 265 King St E, Kingston 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 Kingston — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

At a glance

Heritage neighbours
26 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
2024-314
Ward
District 11 King’s Town
Location
Matched to the municipal address
The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, 'unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. The Connell Building has design value as a rare example of the Classical Revival style applied to a small brick commercial building in downtown Kingston. Its Classical Revival style is expressed through the balance, symmetry and order of its…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Kingston — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

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

At council

  • July 9, 2024 · City Council Meeting: Designation by-law.A By-Law to Designate the property at 265 King Street East to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the Ontario Heritage ActAgenda item

An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.

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

No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?

History on this site

  1. First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

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

Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence – City of Kingston.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.