2586 Kepler Road
Kepler Methodist Episcopal Church c. 1878
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 2586 Kepler Road, 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
- 1878
- Heritage neighbours
- 1 other heritage property within 100 m
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- Ward
- District 1 Countryside
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Physical/Design Value The former Kepler Methodist Episcopal Church is a good example of a Gothic Revival church. Typical of this style are the gothic arched, the symmetrical front façade and side elevations as well as the buttresses. The church has a gable roof with decorative bargeboard and a single red brick chimney located at the rear of the building. The gable displays a date stone with the engraving: “M.E.C.…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Kingston — Heritage Properties · full text at the source
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Elsewhere on the record
Matched by address from Wikidata (CC0). Community-edited: check it against the municipality's records.
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
- First 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.