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82 Spadina Ave

W. J. Gage Building

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 82 Spadina Ave, 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

Year built
1905
Architect or builder
Gibson, Charles John
Building height
about 38 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area
2,275 m² (0.23 ha)
Neighbourhood
Wellington Place
Heritage neighbours
16 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part V (heritage conservation district)
By-law
1120-2024
Ward
Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
Location
Matched to the municipal address
W. J. Gage Building, 1905; C. J. Gibson Architect; adopted by City Council on May 17, 18, 19, 2005. Part of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District, enacted by Ontario Land Tribunal decision OLT-22-002749 on February 28, 2024; By-Law 1120-2024.Description, 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?

Development applications

  • Site plan approval · filed April 26, 2022 · Under ReviewAbout 33 m away, at 460 King St W (the application covers 4 addresses) · 22 138739 STE 10 SAApplication for a 23-storey (98.6 metres including the mechanical penthouse) non-residential building with retail at-grade and office above. The listed heritage property at 460 King Street West is proposed to be retained while the facade of the listed heritage property at 468…Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed April 26, 2022 · Under ReviewAbout 33 m away, at 460 King St W (the application covers 4 addresses) · 22 138740 STE 10 OZZoning By-law Amendment for a 23-storey (98.6 metres including the mechanical penthouse) non-residential building with retail at-grade and office above. The listed heritage property at 460 King Street West is proposed to be retained while the facade of the listed heritage…Application details
  • Site plan approval · filed November 26, 2019 · Under ReviewAbout 19 m away, at 379 Adelaide St W (the application covers 4 addresses) · 19 254024 STE 10 SAINACTIVE Site Plan Approval application for a proposed 16-storey non-residential building comprised of office retail uses, and having a non-residential gross floor area of 21597 m2Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed December 13, 2017 · ClosedAbout 19 m away, at 379 Adelaide St W (the application covers 4 addresses) · 17 275276 STE 20 OZZoning By-law Amendment application to permit the construction of a 16-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) non-residential building with retail uses at ground and commercial uses above.Application details

From municipal open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). 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 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.