56 Queen St E

Metropolitan United Church

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 56 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: 1870-1871
Architect or builder: Langley and Langley
Building height: about 53 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 7,035 m² (0.7 ha)
Neighbourhood: Downtown Yonge East
Heritage neighbours: 6 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 1250-2007
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Metropolitan United Church, 1870-71, Langley & Langley; Manse, 1906, Sproatt & Rolph; Carillon, 1922, Sproatt & Rolph; rebuilt 1929, J. Gibb Morton; at Bond St. 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?

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.