2685 Kingston Rd
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 2685 Kingston Rd, 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.
Demolition permit applied for on October 15, 2024 (Under Review). The existing Scarborough Foreign Mission building will be partially demolished with the remaining portion to form part of the new school St. John Henry Newman… Details
At a glance
- Year built
- 1923-1924
- Architect or builder
- Cowan, James M.
- Building height
- about 20 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
- Lot area
- 33,911 m² (3.39 ha)
- Neighbourhood
- Cliffcrest
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 605-2021
- Ward
- Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Included on the Heritage Register by City Council May 5/6, 2021. Council stated its intention to designate. Designation By-law enacted July 16, 2021.Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Municipal notices
- June 9, 2025 · Heritage notice.Notice of Passing Of Amendment to the Designation By-Law 441-2025 - 2685 Kingston RoadRead the notice
- August 30, 2021 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of Passing of By-law 605-2021 - 2685 Kingston RoadRead the notice
- May 19, 2021 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate - 2685 Kingston RoadRead the notice
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?
Demolition permits
- Demolition: Secondary School · applied October 15, 2024 · Under Review24 226036 DEM · 2685 Kingston RdThe existing Scarborough Foreign Mission building will be partially demolished with the remaining portion to form part of the new school St. John Henry Newman secondary school.
From municipal building permit open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto), matched by address. A permit can cover part of a property (a garage or rear addition); read its description. Heritage status is unchanged until the register changes.
Development applications
- Site plan approval · filed May 13, 2020 · NOAC IssuedAt this address · 20 144828 ESC 20 SARedevelopment of existing school site. Demolition of existing school and construction of a new secondary school.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
- First recorded as designated
Other heritage properties on this street
- 256 Kingston RdListed
- 1253 Kingston RdListed
- 1355 Kingston RdListed
- 1650 Kingston RdListed
- 1660 Kingston RdDesignated
- 1736 Kingston RdListed
- 2661 Kingston RdDesignated
- 3620 Kingston RdDesignated
- 3750 Kingston RdDesignated
- 6170 Kingston RdDesignated
- 6282 Kingston RdDesignated
- 6502 Kingston RdListed
- 6540 Kingston RdDesignated
- 6550 Kingston RdDesignated
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.