Mississauga church may be on its way to becoming a heritage location

In a recent proposal by the Heritage Advisory Committee of Mississauga, a nearly 100-year-old church is likely on its way to gaining heritage status. 

According to the official evaluation conducted on behalf of the committee, the St. John’s Baptist Anglican Church — located at 719 Dundas Street East — exhibits the required tells of a location worthy of recognition. 

Bolstering a neo-gothic style, the church is one of few of its kind located in Peel Region, beyond that, the property contains a history as vast as southern Ontario itself. According to official documents, the initial plot was purchased to build a house of worship and cemetery back in 1809.

In time, a chapel and cemetery were built for community use — which then burnt down in 1924. 

However, the stone church we know today was completed in 1926 and integrates various forms of neo-European stylings, which include massive stained glass windows, pointed arches, pillars and ornate decorations throughout the structure’s interior and exterior. 

Beyond its flourishes, the St. John’s Baptist Anglican Church is the oldest union church in all of Ontario and is still in use today. 

At the time of publication, no updates have been provided on its potential heritage status.