40 Simcoe St
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 40 Simcoe St, 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
- 1842
- Heritage neighbours
- 13 other heritage properties within 100 m
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 84-65
- Ward
- District 10 Sydenham
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
This row of stone dwellings, originally a triple house, was built for John P. Bower as rental property in 1842. It is the dominant aspect of this streetscape.Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Kingston — Heritage Properties
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
- Zoning ByLaw Amendment (ZBA) · Technical Review CompleteAbout 32 m away, at 85 E King St E · D14-028-2019Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment to seek relief from lot coverage, building height and side and rear yard setbacks to permit the construction of attached garages with accessory second floor living spaApplication 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
- 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.