248 River St

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 248 River St, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part V (as part of a heritage conservation district).

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.

At a glance

Building height: about 21 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 128 m²
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Heritage neighbours: 67 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part V (heritage conservation district)
By-law: 887-2005
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Part of the Cabbagetown South Heritage Conservation District, enacted by City Council on October 28, 2005Description, 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?

History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

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Is it a heritage property?

At a glance

Condition on the ground

Community collection

History on this site

Other heritage properties on this street