Back to SearchIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act and in the matter of the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 2437 Dundas St.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Burlington intends to designate this property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Description of Property
The property at 2437 Dundas St. is situated on the north side of Dundas Street, approximately 350 meters east of Guelph Line, and contains a one-storey stone church structure. The property also contains Nelson United Church Cemetery, which is maintained by the City of Burlington.
Summary Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Heritage Attributes
The property at 2437 Dundas St. is a representative example of an Ontario vernacular church dating to the mid-19th century. Built in 1859, the property contains a one-storey purpose-built church constructed of stone with a front gable roof and a two-storey concrete block split level addition located on the north side of the building which was added in 1959. The 1859 stone structure contains arched windows with stone voussoirs located throughout the exterior of the structure, exclusive of the addition.
Other attributes that contribute to the design value of the property include its single storey height, gable roof, stone massing and simple ornamentation. The cemetery contains headstones from early 19th century with burial records indicating associations with the War of 1812 with the earliest headstone dating to 1828. The property's location is an important representation of the construction of places of worship to support the growing population of Nelson Township brought by increasing agricultural and lumbering industries.
Notice of Objection
Any person, within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice, Aug. 11, 2025, may serve written notice of objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement for the objection and all relevant facts to the City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Burlington, 426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Z6.
DATED: July 10, 2025
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