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65 Charlton Ave E

Church of the Ascension

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 65 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton 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 Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 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
1850
Architect or builder
Frederick Rastrick; Charles Mills
Architectural style
Gothic Revival
Heritage neighbours
9 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
88-66
Ward
Ward 2
Location
Matched to the municipal address
The Church of the Ascension, located at the corner of John Street South and Forest Avenue, is one of Hamilton’s outstanding nineteenth century churches. The original Gothic Revival structure was designed by the firm, Cumberland and Ridout, and built in 1850-51 of local limestone. The church was consecrated in 1875, shortly after the spire and gable-end pinnacles were added. Following a fire which gutted the church…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

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

  • Site Plan · filed in 2006 · In ProcessAbout 44 m away, at 46 Forest Ave · MDA-06-174

From municipal open data (City of Hamilton Open Data Licence). 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 Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.