472 Locust St.
L'Eglise St Philippe Originally Calvary Baptist Church (aka 1446 Ontario St.)
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 472 Locust 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.
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
- 1875
- Heritage neighbours
- 16 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
- September 16, 2025 · Regular Meeting of Council: Designation by-law.67-2025: A by-law to designate 472 Locust Street, in the City of Burlington, to be of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter O.18, as amended.: Locust St Designation By-law (Final - September 11, 2025)Agenda itemStaff report
An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.
Municipal notices
- November 3, 2025 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of the Passing of By-Law Number 67-2025 to Designate 472 Locust St.Read the notice
- July 10, 2025 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate – 472 Locust 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
- 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.