186 Cowan Ave
Cowan Avenue Methodist Church
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 186 Cowan Ave, 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
- 1897
- Architect or builder
- Smith and Gemmell
- Building height
- about 29 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
- Lot area
- 943 m²
- Neighbourhood
- South Parkdale
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 521-91
- Ward
- Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Cowan Avenue Methodist Church; 1887 Smith and Gemmell, architects NOW KNOWN AS ST. JOHN'S POLISH NATIONAL CATHEDRAL Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Elsewhere on the record
Matched by address from Wikidata (CC0). Community-edited: check it against the municipality's records.
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 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.