1 Draper St

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 1 Draper St, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part V (as part of a heritage conservation district).

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.

At a glance

Year built: 1886
Architect or builder: Smith and Smith
Building height: about 12 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 29,138 m² (2.91 ha)
Neighbourhood: Wellington Place
Heritage neighbours: 29 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part V (heritage conservation district)
By-law: 26-1999
Ward: Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Part of the Draper Street Heritage Conservation District, enacted by City Council on February 4, 1999. By-law 26-1999; Semi-detached house, 1886 Smith & Smith, contractors -Part of the Draper Street Heritage Conservation District - Enacted by City CouncDescription, 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

Part lot control exemption · filed December 6, 2023 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 23 233331 STE 10 PLPart Lot Control application for lands at 440 Front Street West and various addresses associated with the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail site ('The Well'). The lands are also subject to a Plan of Subdivision application (file no. 18 135637 STE 20 SB. the purpose of…Application details
Plan of condominium · filed November 29, 2021 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 21 242715 STE 10 CDDraft Plan of Standard Condominium for 401 units (THE WELL - BUILDING E).Application details
Part lot control exemption · filed March 28, 2018 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 18 135656 STE 20 PLPart Lot Control application for lands at 440 Front Street West and various addresses associated with the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail site ('The Well'). The lands are also subject to a Plan of Subdivision application (file no. 18 135637 STE 20 SB. the purpose of…Application details
Plan of subdivision · filed March 28, 2018 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 18 135637 STE 20 SBPlan of Subdivison application for lands at 440 Front Street West and various addresses associated with the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail site ('The Well'). The purpose of the plan of subdivision is to allow for the consolidation of parcels and the subsequent…Application details
Site plan approval · filed October 10, 2017 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 17 245560 STE 20 SAOne of four site plan applications for the residential portion of the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail lands (aka "The Well"). These residential site plan applications are related to the non-residential "Master" site plan application (file no. 16 269540 STE 20 SA).…Application details
Site plan approval · filed October 10, 2017 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 17 245539 STE 20 SASubmission 3 for BUILDING C: One of four site plan applications for the residential portion of the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail lands (aka "The Well"). These residential site plan applications are related to the non-residential "Master" site plan application (file…Application details
Site plan approval · filed October 10, 2017 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 16 addresses) · 17 245526 STE 20 SASubmissioon 3 for BUILDINGS A & B: One of four site plan applications for the residential portion of the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail lands (aka "The Well"). These applications are related to the non-residential "Master" site plan application (file no. 16 269540).…Application details
Site plan approval · filed October 10, 2017 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 13 addresses) · 17 245498 STE 20 SAOne of four site plan applications for the residential portion of the redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail lands (aka "The Well"). These residential site plan applications are related to the non-residential "Master" site plan application (file no. 16 269540 STE 20 SA).…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

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

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

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

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