2 Strachan Ave

Exhibition Pl.

ListedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 2 Strachan Ave, Toronto is listed on the municipal heritage register.

Listed (non-designated) properties come off municipal registers on January 1, 2027 unless council issues a notice of intention to designate first, and can't be relisted for five years. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

Demolition permit issued October 27, 2022 (Permit Issued). demolish existing Kids World building complex for future redevelopment on CNE grounds at Centennial Square Details

80days until January 1, 2027, when listed properties without a notice of intention to designate come off the register. What that means

At a glance

Year built: 1956-1957
Architect or builder: Page and Steele
Building height: about 13 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 9,401 m² (0.94 ha)
Neighbourhood: Fort York-Liberty Village
Heritage neighbours: 22 other heritage properties within 100 m
Ward: Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
Comes off the register: January 1, 2027
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Exhibition Pl.; Queen Elizabeth Building; 1956-57; Page and Steele, architects 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?

Demolition permits

Demolition: Amusement Park Structure · applied September 6, 2022 · issued October 27, 2022 · Permit Issued22 200159 DEM · 2 Strachan Avedemolish existing Kids World building complex for future redevelopment on CNE grounds at Centennial Square
Demolition: Exhibition Hall(Without Sales) · applied May 13, 2017 · issued June 15, 2017 · closed March 10, 2020 · Closed17 159336 DEM · 2 Strachan AveDemolish existing utility shed at the Exhibition Place

From municipal building permit open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto), matched by address. A permit can cover part of a property (a garage or rear addition); read its description. Heritage status is unchanged until the register changes.

Development applications

Site plan approval · filed December 23, 2025 · Under ReviewAt this address · 25 269305 STE 10 SAThe proposed redevelopment of this site includes a new hotel and performance venue that will attract local, national, and international visitors. The proposed entertainment venue is a tiered modern concert venue, which can seat up to 5,500 patrons. The program is intended to…Application details
Site plan approval · filed March 1, 2019 · Final Approval CompletedAt this address · 19 120853 STE 10 SASite Plan Control application for a new enclosed elevated pedestrian walkway over Newfoundland Road connecting Hotel X and the Beanfield Centre.Application details
Site plan approval · filed September 16, 2014 · ClosedAt this address · 14 223125 STE 19 SASite Plan Control application for a new Basketball Training Centre and Practice Facility to be located near the intersection of British Columbia Drive and Yukon Place at Exhibition Place.
Site plan approval · filed June 10, 2014 · ClosedAt this address · 14 171615 STE 19 SATo obtain site plan approval to allow for the expansion of BMO field.

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.