317 Queen St E

Berkeley St. Wesleyan Methodist Church

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 317 Queen St E, Toronto 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 Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 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: 1872
Architect or builder: Smith and Gemmell
Building height: about 19 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 757 m²
Neighbourhood: Moss Park
Heritage neighbours: 19 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 070-97
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Berkeley St. Wesleyan Methodist Church; 1872, Smith & Gemell, later Berkeley Studios; at Berkeley St. (SW) Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

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

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

Development applications

Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed May 25, 2016 · OMB ApprovedAt this address (the application covers 5 addresses) · 16 161250 STE 28 OZProposal for a new 19-storey mixed-use building next to the existing Berkeley Church, containing 150 dwelling units and 1,066 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.Application details
Site plan approval · filed May 25, 2016 · Under ReviewAt this address (the application covers 5 addresses) · 16 161258 STE 28 SAINACTIVE Site Plan application for a 25-storey mixed-use building: 206 dwelling units, 6 levels of below-grade parking, total combined GFA 15,711 sq. m.
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed November 25, 2025 · ClosedAbout 42 m away, at 135 R Berkeley St (the application covers 9 addresses) · 25 258479 STE 13 OZRezoning application for a 49-storey (162.5 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 545 dwelling units and 470 square metres of grade-related retail space. The proposal includes the replacement of 7 rental units, and a proposed 385 square metre…Application details
Site plan approval · filed March 30, 2011 · ClosedAbout 43 m away, at 126 Berkeley St (the application covers 5 addresses) · 11 157438 STE 28 SASite plan approval application proposing 10 storey rental residential building with 177 rental units and 2 levels of below-grade parking with 72 spaces. See 08 190996 STE 28 OZ for Rezoning Application. Note that Site-Specific Bylaw 929-2011 was enacted into full force and…
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed August 7, 2008 · ClosedAbout 45 m away, at 132 Berkeley St (the application covers 2 addresses) · 08 190996 STE 28 OZRezoning application proposing 10 storey rental residential building with 180 rental units and 2 levels of below-grade parking with 72 spaces.

From municipal open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.

History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.