162 Bloor St W

Church of the Redeemer

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 162 Bloor St W, 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.

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: 1878-1879
Architect or builder: Smith and Gemmell
Building height: about 18 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 942 m²
Neighbourhood: Annex
Heritage neighbours: 3 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 714-80
Ward: Ward 11 University-Rosedale
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Church of the Redeemer; 1878-79, Smith & Gemmell 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

Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed January 27, 2010 · ClosedAbout 42 m away, at 162 Cumberland St (the application covers 3 addresses) · 10 110581 STE 27 OZRezoning application to permit the on going operation of a parking garage, a portion of which is used or commercial purposes and to clarify loading arrangements. Refer to related application at 150 Bloor Street West.
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed March 13, 2009 · ClosedAbout 38 m away, at 150 Bloor St W (the application covers 4 addresses) · 09 117053 STE 27 OZRezoning application to satisfy requirements of court order issued March 12, 2009. Submission without drawings and or specifications satisfactory to City Legal Staff as in email providd by BLG LLP dated March 13, 2009 .

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

October 5, 2026First 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.