735 King St W

Church of the Good Thief

DesignatedKingston, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 735 King St W, Kingston 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 Kingston — 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: 1892-94
Heritage neighbours: 4 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 9360A
Ward: District 5 Portsmouth
Location: Matched to the municipal address

It is of architectural and historic significance. This church, although a mixture of styles, is the most dominant and most important visual aspect of Portsmouth. The limestone was quarried by prisoners and the church named after St. Dismas, the thief crucified with Christ. The large bell tower and the pattern of crosses on the sharply pitched roof are especially notable.Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Kingston — Heritage Properties

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?

History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

Source: City of Kingston — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence – City of Kingston.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.