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 6414 Walkers Line.
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 6414 Walkers Line contains a mid-19th century residence. The property is located on the southwest side of Walkers Line, mid-way between Britannia Road and Derry Road West.
Summary Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Heritage Attributes
The property at 6414 Walkers Line contains an early, representative mid-19th century Neo-Classical cottage. Neo-Classical design elements are seen in its symmetrical exterior, three-bay front façade, central entrance with flanking windows, classical wood surround, decorative brickwork and mirrored quarter windows.
The cottage reference relates to its one- and one-half storey height, more typical of an Ontario Cottage, as Neo-Classical residences were typical two storey structures.
The property also contains design influences from the Gothic Revival style, particularly the central gable peak with inverted finial with cross bracing, and arched window opening. The Gothic Revival style was popular in Ontario during much of the 19th century, and it was promoted in The Canada Farmer in the 1860s as an inexpensive farmhouse option and was also used in urban residential areas. The property is historically linked to the adjacent property at 6391 Walkers Line that was constructed for 19th century property owner Donald McGregor’s brother John McGregor in 1853.
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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