Paul Kane House

The Paul Kane House is a residential building with a buff brick exterior in downtown Toronto, built in stages between 1853 and 1879. The structure combines elements from different construction periods and shows the architectural development of that era.

The building was constructed over about 26 years, with various building phases shaping its present form. After the Kane family left the house around 1903, different organizations used it before the City of Toronto purchased and preserved it in 1978 as part of a residential development.

The residence was home to Paul Kane, an artist who devoted himself to documenting Indigenous peoples and North American landscapes during the 19th century. His works show the lives and environments of these cultures and made him an important figure in the artistic exploration of that era's North America.

The house is located downtown and sits within a small park at Wellesley Street East. The area is easily accessible by foot and well connected by public transit.

A small park now marks where the original front yard stood, with a plaque honoring Kane's artistic achievements. This space preserves the artist's legacy at the location where he once lived.

Location: Toronto

GPS coordinates: 43.66588,-79.38227

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20