228 King St E

DesignatedKingston, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 228 King St E, 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.

At a glance

Year built: 1843
Heritage neighbours: 52 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 8497
Ward: District 10 Sydenham
Location: Matched to the municipal address

This handsome, two-storey stone dwelling with arched carriage-way at each end was built in anticipation of Kingston remaining the Capital of Canada. John Watkins and Samuel Muckleston, merchants, were the owners of this most important building in the streetscape, one of the few Kingston buildings showing Palladian influence. Its arches have a grace and rhythm seldom attained with rought ashlar. Although the doorways…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.

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

Minor Variance / Permission · ApprovedAbout 16 m away, at 232 E King St E · D13-014-2024Proposal to convert a second floor art studio above a detached garage into a detached additional residential unit.Application details

From municipal open data (City of Kingston Open Data Licence 1.0). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.

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.