Historic Designation

St. James’ Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries still operating in central Toronto.
It’s Chapel of St. James-the-Less is designated a National Historic Site.

Photo of sign describing the chapel as a National Historic Site

In 1990, The Government of Canada (Parks Canada) National Historic Sites – Directory of Designations of National Historic Significance in Canada – designated the Cathedral’s cemetery Chapel of St. James-the-less as a significant example of Gothic Revival style, 1860-61.

Further information about may be found on the Historic Places website, administered by Parks Canada.

Visit the History & Architecture page on the SJCC website.