Notice of Intention to Designate – 444 Plains Rd. E.

In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act and in the matter of the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 444 Plains Rd. E. 

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 444 Plains Rd. E. contains a mid-19th century Ontario vernacular former farmhouse. The property is located on the south side of Plains Road East, approximately 50 metres east of Willowbrook Road/Falcon Boulevard. 

Summary Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Heritage Attributes 

The property at 444 Plains Rd. E. contains a representative example of a mid-19th century Ontario vernacular farmhouse. The design of the former farmhouse is a typical mid-19th century one- and one-half storey structure with T-shaped plan. The structure retains a high level of heritage integrity through its maintained footprint, cross gable roof with rear one storey section that has a gable roof, eastern brick chimney, inverted finial, red brick exterior with brick voussoirs, asymmetrical exterior with offset entrances, bay window and original fenestration pattern with wood windows and stone sills. The property contains historical association with late 19th to early 20th century market gardening, connected to property owners John Horne and John Lemon. 

The proposed designation, including a full statement of its cultural heritage value and heritage attributes, can be viewed by contacting Legislative Services at clerks@burlington.ca to make an appointment. For more information or to request an electronic copy, please email heritage@burlington.ca. 

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, Ont., L7R 3Z6. 

DATED: July 10, 2025