361 Old Finch Ave
Hillside Methodist Church
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 361 Old Finch 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.
Demolition permit issued January 23, 2020 (Permit Issued). Proposed demolition existing concrete building, cap all plumbing & power. clearing of trees and ground cover for pole construction at ravine. Details
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
- 1877
- Lot area
- 1,518 m² (0.15 ha)
- Neighbourhood
- Morningside Heights
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 18296
- Ward
- Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Hillside Methodist Church; DESIGNATION BY-LAW PASSED BY SCARBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL on Feb. 5, 1979Description, 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 permit · applied December 23, 2019 · issued January 23, 2020 · closed June 27, 2023 · Closed19 264430 DEM · 361 Old Finch AveProposed demolition of existing concrete building and wood sheds, cap all plumbing & power. Remove large boulders, clearing of trees and ground covers etc.
- Demolition permit · applied December 23, 2019 · issued January 23, 2020 · Permit Issued19 264452 DEM · 361 Old Finch AveProposed demolition existing concrete building, cap all plumbing & power. clearing of trees and ground cover for pole construction at ravine.
- Demolition: Office · applied April 27, 2012 · issued May 16, 2012 · closed March 1, 2017 · Closed12 162457 DEM · 361 Old Finch Aveto demolish 5 animal holding buildings
- Demolition: Recreational · applied October 3, 2006 · issued July 25, 2007 · closed March 4, 2021 · Closed06 181094 DEM · 361 Old Finch AveDemolish 9 buildings/sheds at the Toronto zoo
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.
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.