Gothic Architecture in Canada

by Aurora Historical Society  | House Museum/Homestead, Museum/Gallery, Places of Faith

Gothic-style architecture is an architectural style that’s been around since the 12th century! Because of its long history and periods of popularity, there are many offshoots of Gothic architecture that have emerged. Such as, Gothic Revival, Victorian Gothic, English Gothic, Carpenter Gothic, and Neo-Gothic, just to name a few. Below is a collection of historic sites that share characteristics of Gothic architecture and are prime examples of its various iterations.

Places

Hillary House National Historic Site

Aurora, Ontario

From 1862, Hillary House is known for its Gothic Revival Architecture and medical history

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church

Hamilton, Ontario

Preserved Victorian Gothic Church opened in 1857.

Historic St George’s Church and Graveyard

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Built by British King in 1785 first official building in the Colony of Cape Breton.

Erland Lee (Museum) Home

Hamilton, Ontario

1808 homestead of the Lee family for over 160 years. Birth place of the W. I.

Old St. Andrews Church

Saint Andrews, Manitoba

We are the oldest church in Western Canada with services every week. Built in 1849.

Road Map

Aurora, Ontario to Saint Andrews, Manitoba

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