Notice of Intention to Designate – 461 Elizabeth St.

In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act and in the matter of the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 461 Elizabeth 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 461 Elizabeth St. is known as the Knox Presbyterian Church and contains a mid-19th century place of worship with later 19th century and 20th century alterations and additions. The property is located on the east side of Elizabeth Street, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Elizabeth Street and James Street. 

Summary Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Heritage Attributes 

The property at 461 Elizabeth St. is representative of the evolution of places of worship over the course of the mid-19th to late 20th centuries. The structure is comprised of five main components: 

• The easternmost portion consisting of the original frame structure dating to 1845 (with 1909 alterations) which was relocated from its original location along Elizabeth Street and since clad in red brick and is representative of the Neo-Classical style. 
• The westernmost portion of the structure fronting Elizabeth Street dating to 1876, which is designed in the Gothic Revival style. 
• Projecting 1910 vestibule addition fronting Elizabeth Street.
• Rear mid-20th century sympathetic gabled roof addition. 
• Rear mid to late-20th century flat roof addition (not of heritage value). 

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