The Patina Record
FrançaisAccountCheck an address
Menu

482 Elizabeth St.

The Laing - Speers House and former Burlington Public Library

DesignatedBurlington, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026
Open in the map

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 482 Elizabeth St., Burlington is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

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

At a glance

Year built
1873
Heritage neighbours
5 other heritage properties within 100 m
Ward
Ward 2
Location
Matched to the municipal address

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

At council

  • October 14, 2025 · Regular Meeting of Council: Designation by-law.77-2025: A by-law to designate 482 Elizabeth Street, in the City of Burlington, in the Regional Municipality of Halton, to be of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.Agenda itemStaff report
  • October 14, 2025 · Regular Meeting of Council: Objection to a heritage designation.Heritage Response to Bill 23 – Objection to Notices of Intention to Designate, 482 and 490 Elizabeth St. (DGM-79-25)Agenda item

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

Someone has objected. Council must decide within 90 days whether to withdraw the notice. Write to council or ask to speak in support, and bring your research. How to take part

Municipal notices

  • November 17, 2025 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of the Passing of By-Law Number 77-2025 to Designate 482 Elizabeth StreetRead the notice
  • July 10, 2025 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate – 482 Elizabeth St.Read the notice

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 Burlington — Heritage Property Parcels, as of October 12, 2026.

Contains data made available by the City of Burlington under its Open Data Terms of Use.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.