2102 Lawrence Ave E
Zion Wexford Church
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 2102 Lawrence Ave 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
- 1877
- Lot area
- 5,264 m² (0.53 ha)
- Neighbourhood
- Wexford/Maryvale
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 17450
- Ward
- Ward 21 Scarborough Centre
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Zion Wexford Church; DESIGNATION BY-LAW PASSED BY SCARBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL on May 24, 1977Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Municipal notices
- December 19, 2024 · Heritage permit decision (alteration).Notice of Decision - 2102 Lawrence Avenue EastRead 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?
Development applications
- Site plan approval · filed March 7, 2025 · Under ReviewAt this address · 25 126094 ESC 21 SAThe construction of a 12 and 6-storey residential building (attached as one building). The existing historic chapel is to be retained in full in order to provide for residential amenity space, and the existing cemetery is to be retained as-is.Application details
- Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed March 1, 2022 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 2 addresses) · 22 118270 ESC 21 OZThe proposed redevelopment includes demolition of a portion of the existing church, retention of the heritage portion of the existing church and cemetery, and the addition of an 11-storey rental apartment building and two rows of 3-storey townhomes. A total of 100 residential…Application details
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
- First 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.