667 King Street West - Proposed Designation By-Law under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Consideration of Objection

Completed in 1849, the property is a rare surviving example of a pre-Confederation era inn and tavern type building and stands today as Toronto's oldest bar, having been in operation at this location for over 150 years. With its Second Empire styling and distinctive corner roof tower, The Wheat Sheaf Tavern is an iconic local landmark that was first recognized for its cultural heritage value on the City's inaugural list of heritage properties in 1973. City Council has until July 29, 2025, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owner and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under 6 of 9 criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.