Corktown in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Little Trinity Church

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

1. Little Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1842, this is the oldest surviving church in the city of Toronto. Under the patronage of the Right Reverend John Strachan, first Anglican Bishop of Toronto, funds were raised to start construction in 1843. Its first rector was the Rev. W. H. Ripley, and regular services commenced on February 18, 1844. Attended largely by industrial workers, it was known as "The Poor Man's Church", although such prominent citizens as William Gooderham, James Worts, Joseph Shuter, William Cawthra and Alexander Dixon were associated with the church in its early days. Gutted by fire in 1961, it has been restored to its early proportions and is a good example of early Gothic Revival architecture.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontarlo.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 43° 39.197′ N, 79° 21.725′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Corktown. It is at the intersection

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of King Street East and Trinity Street, on the right when traveling east on King Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 King Street East, Toronto ON M5A 1K9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse / École Enoch Turner (within shouting distance of this marker); 403 King Street E. (within shouting distance of this marker); 461 King Street East (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Consumers’ Gas Company Water Gas Purification House (about 180 meters away); 55-79 Berkeley Street (about 210 meters away); Tavern and Druggist Shop (about 210 meters away); Berkeley Street Firehall No. 4 (about 210 meters away); Reid Lumber Company

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

2. Little Trinity Church Marker

(about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Also see . . . Little Trinity Church - The Oldest Surviving Church in Toronto.

Architect Henry Bowyer Lane designed the 400-seat, Gothic Revival-style church. Construction began in 1843, and the cost was £1,800. Clad with Don Valley red brick donated and built by local craftsmen, Little Trinity features tan brick side foundations and buttresses. The tower rises 24 m or 80 ft and has pinnacles on its corners.

(Submitted on April 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Postcard view of Little Trinity Church, ca 1910 image. Click for full size.

3. Postcard view of Little Trinity Church, ca 1910

Little Trinity Church, front elevation, 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

4. Little Trinity Church, front elevation, 2025

Little Trinity Church, west elevation, 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

5. Little Trinity Church, west elevation, 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.