Notice of Intention to Designate a Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Under the Provisions of Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 as Amended
Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King intends to designate lands and premises described as Lot 26 of Plan 87 in the Village of Schomberg, and municipally known as 325 Main Street, in the Township of King, in the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, S. 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Description of Property
Located on the west side of Main Street, south of Highway 9, the building is known municipally as the Schomberg Community Hall, 325 Main Street, in the Village of Schomberg, Township of King and is approximately 0.08 hectares in size.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Schomberg Community Hall at 325 Main Street is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value as described in the following Statement of Significance. It meets the necessary criteria prescribed by the Province of Ontario under the three categories of historical value, design or physical value, and contextual value.
Historical/Associative Value
The Schomberg Community Hall at 325 Main Street has historical and associative value for its direct association with early Ontario settler civic architecture and settlement patterns. The subject property also has historical and associative value for its direct associations with one of the most notable small-town produce markets north of Toronto of its time.
The property also has a high potential to yield information about the evolution of Schomberg’s civic and social life. The property’s layered history, from initial use as a location for a Temperance Hall/Music Hall, to the erection of a Market/Community Hall provides insight into early settlement patterns and land subdivision, the development of rural markets and agricultural exchange networks, and the role of community halls as multifunctional civic institutions.
Design/Physical Value
Dating to 1907, the Schomberg Community Hall at 325 Main Street has design and physical value because it is a good and well-maintained representative example of a two-storey vernacular institutional building of civic architecture. Its simple rectangular massing, modest ornamentation, utilitarian design, and two-storey institutional form reflect the architectural vocabulary established by early Ontario market halls and community halls. The building’s evolution from a 1907 single-storey market hall to a 1922 two-storey community hall illustrates typical functional adaptations of small-town civic architecture during this period. These characteristics make it a clear and well-preserved example of its building type.
Contextual Value
The Schomberg Community Hall holds strong contextual value within the historic core of Schomberg. As one of the village’s primary gathering places for more than a century, the building continues to support civic, cultural, and social activities that reinforce its role as a focal point of community life. Its long-standing continuous use as a civic facility since its inception contributes directly to the social and cultural identity of the village.
The hall is important in defining and maintaining the historic character of Main Street. Its scale, form, and vernacular civic architecture are consistent with the fine‑grained late‑19th and early‑20th century streetscape that characterizes Schomberg’s village core. Constructed in 1907 as the Market Hall, the building reflects the community’s early identity as a rural service centre and agricultural hub.
The property is historically and functionally linked to its surroundings. Its original use as a market hall, its placement on Main Street, and its continued role as a community hall all reflect traditional patterns of civic and commercial activity within the village core. These relationships remain legible and intact.
The building is also a longstanding community landmark. Its prominent location, continuous civic use, and deep associations with major local traditions, including the historic Schomberg Market, make it a recognizable and meaningful feature of the village landscape.
Notice of Objection
Any person wishing to file a notice of objection to the designation must file such notice of objection together with a statement of reasons, with the Township Clerk of the municipality within 30 days (Friday, March 27, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.), after the date of publication of this notice on the Township of King website (www.king.ca). Further information respecting the proposed designation is available by contacting Michael Maugeri, Planner - Heritage & Development at 289-800-2574 or email at mmaugeri@king.ca.
Publication Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Deadline for Objections: Friday, March 27, 2026
Objections should be directed to:
Denny Timm
Township Clerk
2585 King Road
King City, ON L7B 1A1
clerks@king.ca
Dated on this 25th day of February, 2026.