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38 Walmer Rd

Walmer Road Baptist Church

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 38 Walmer Rd, 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
1889-1892
Architect or builder
Langley and Burke
Building height
about 26 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area
3,333 m² (0.33 ha)
Neighbourhood
Annex
Heritage neighbours
2 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
805-2023
Ward
Ward 11 University-Rosedale
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Walmer Road Baptist Church; 1889- 1892, Langley and Burke Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Municipal notices

  • December 2, 2024 · Heritage permit decision (alteration).Notice of Decision - 38 Walmer RoadRead the notice
  • July 29, 2024 · Heritage permit decision (alteration).Notice of Decision - 38 Walmer RoadRead the notice
  • October 4, 2023 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of Passing Designation By-Law 805-2023 - 38 Walmer RoadRead the notice
  • July 25, 2023 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate - 38 Walmer RoadRead 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 July 21, 2022 · Under ReviewAt this address · 22 179830 STE 11 SASite Plan application to permit a 25-storey mixed use building containing 211 dwelling units and 1,950 square metres of non-residential GFA, including retail, community, and congregation space.Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed July 21, 2022 · OMB ApprovedAt this address (the application covers 2 addresses) · 22 179831 STE 11 OZZoning By-law Amendment application was appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT Case No. OLT-23-000532). On April 30, 2025, OLT issued a partial order approving a 25-storey mixed-use building with partial heritage retention, containing 186 dwelling units, non-residential uses…Application details
  • Site plan approval · filed September 4, 2025 · Under ReviewAbout 27 m away, at 40 Walmer Rd · 25 220439 STE 11 SASite Plan Approval for a 25-storey building with a mix of rental replacement units (33 units) and condominium ownership units, totalling 253 units.Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed October 24, 2023 · OMB ApprovedAbout 27 m away, at 40 Walmer Rd · 23 217877 STE 11 OZZoning By-law Amendment application was appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT Case No. OLT-24-000316). On April 29, 2025, OLT issued a partial order approving a 25-storey residential building (including 33 replacement rental units), final order pending fulfilment of outstanding…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

  1. 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.