Ontario Round Barns & Other Round Structures List
– Mar 18, 2024
 
Number County Town Size Built Verif GPS Description
               
ON-01-01 Algoma Wawa 30' (9m) 1972 05-2007 N47 59.39 W84 46.89 In Wawa. At 25 Superior Av. next to ON-01-02. True round house, brick, conical roof, central chimney.
ON-01-02   Wawa 32' (10m) 1972 05-2007 N47 59.39 W84 46.88 Same as ON-01-01. True round double car garage with three bedrooms upstairs, brick, conical roof.
ON-01-03   Sault Ste Marie 24' (7m) 1949 05-2007 N46 30.86 W84 20.22 In Sault Ste Marie. Bruce St. SW 2 blocks from jct with PH17B (Wellington St.) in Sault Ste Marie, NW (right) on Queen St. ½ block to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 264 at the Steelback Centre. Memorial Tower, octagon, concrete.
ON-01-04   Sault Ste Marie 113' (34m) 1963 05-2007 N46 31.50 W84 15.92 In Sault Ste Marie. PH17 (Trunk Rd.) NE 1.2 miles (1.9km) from jct with PH17B & Black Rd. in Sault Ste Marie to the church on the E. side of the road at 847. Paroisse Sainte Marie Du Sault Catholic church, hexagon.
ON-01-05   Garden River 110' (34m) 1993 05-2007 N46 32.15 W84 08.94 ENE of Sault Ste Marie. PH17 E. 7.6 miles (12.2km) from jct with PH17B & Black Rd. in Sault Ste Marie, S. on Shingwauk St. 0.1 miles (0.15km) to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 7. Garden River First Nation Child Care Center, octagon bldg.
ON-01-06   Thessalon     03-2013   E. of Thessalon. PH17 E. 6.0 miles (9.7km) from jct with PH129 in Thessalon, N. on Brownlee Rd. 0.4 miles (0.6km) to the barn on the W. side of the road at 131. 12-sided barn, 2-pitch roof flared at the bottom, louvered cupola. Appears to be a house now. (N46 16.946 W83 25.963)
ON-01-07   Thessalon   1919 03-2013   E. of Thessalon. PH17 E. 8.5 miles (13.7km) from jct with PH129 in Thessalon, N. on Basswood Lake Rd. 0.25 miles (0.4km) to the barn on the E. side of the road at 1410. Cordukes/Weber, 12-sided barn, unpainted vertical siding, large windowed cupola. (N46 17.905 W83 23.329)
ON-02-01 Brant Brantford 45' (14m) c1870 06-2007 N43 05.06 W80 18.67 SW of Brantford. PH24 S. 1.9 miles (3.1km) from jct with PH53 just W. of Brantford, E. on Maple Av. 2.2 miles (3.5km) to the house on the S. side of the road. Scape Spa, octagon house, each side has a dormer w/window, windowed cupola.
ON-03-01 Bruce Tobermory 22' (7m) 2006 06-2007 N45 14.99 W81 39.65 SE of Tobermory. PH6 SE 0.6 miles (1.0km) from jct with Front St. in Tobermony to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 7379. North Bruce Realty, hexagon bldg.
ON-03-02   Port Elgin 8' (2m)   06-2007 N44 27.27 W81 22.44 NE of Port Elgin. PH21 NE 1.5 miles (2.4km) from jct with Gustavus St. in Port Elgin to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 7379. Information booth, round (pumpkin) bldg.
ON-05-01 Dufferin Orangeville 30' (9m) 1989 06-2007 N43 58.41 W80 06.70 At the Mono 10 & 10 Driving Range N. of Orangeville. PH10 N. 4.0 (6.4km) miles from jct with PH109 in Orangeville to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Mono 10 & 10 Driving Range, round bldg.
ON-07-01 Durham Bowmanville 45' (14m) 1864 05-2011 N43 54.824 W78 41.218 In Bowmanville. Liberty St. N. 0.8 miles (1.3km) from jct with PH401 exit 432, W. on PH2 (King St.) 0.4 miles (0.6km), N. on Division St. 2 blocks to the house on the W. side of the road at 14. The Octagon, octagon house, square cupola, now divided into 4 apartments. Supposedly designed by the Rev. W.H. Heu de Bourk as a parsonage for the Congregational church. The door is not in the center of the veranda, but off to one side. The columns at the corners of the veranda are paired and have abacuses. The veranda also has a balustrade and an architrave (or fascia.). The roof has a squared belvedere instead of a chimney.
ON-07-02   Whitby 87' (27m) x 60' (18m) 2005 05-2011 N43 53.932 W78 56.453 In Whitby. PH12 (Brock St.) N. 2.3 miles from jct with PH401 exit 410, E. on Rossland Rd. 0.45 miles to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 605. Regional Municipality of Durham, oval bldg, flat roof.
ON-07-03   Whitby 80' (24m)   05-2011 N43 53.864 W78 57.051 In Whitby. PH12 (Brock St.) N. 2.3 miles from jct with PH401 exit 410, W. on Rossland Rd. 250' to the church on the N. side of the road. Whitby, octagon church.
ON-07-04   Bowmanville 67' (20m) 1979 05-2011 N43 54.709 W78 39.517 E. of Bowmanville. PH2 (King St.) E. 1.1 miles from jct with Liberty St. in Bowmanville, N. on Lambs Rd. 200' to the church on the E. side of the road. Seventh Day Adventist, hexagon church.
ON-08-01 Elgin Port Burwell 30' (9m) 2007 05-2007 N42 39.66 W80 48.63 N. of Port Burwell. PR42 W. (turns N. & curves back W.) 1.4 miles (2.3km) from jct with PH19 (Victoria St.) in Port Burwell to the bldg on the N. side of the road. Erie Shores Wind Farm Interpretive Centre, round bldg, no cupola.
ON-09-01 Essex Windsor 22' (7m) 2002 06-2007 N42 18.72 W83 03.99 In Assumption Park in Windsor. Huron Church Rd. N. 2.9 miles (4.7km) from jct with E.C. Row Expy in Windsor, E. (right) on Riverside Dr. 0.3 miles (0.5km) to the park on the N. side of the road. Restrooms, hexagon bldg.
ON-09-02   Windsor 26' (8m) 1992 06-2007 N42 18.18 W83 04.65 In Mill Heritage Park in Windsor. Huron Church Rd. N. 2.1 miles (3.4km) from jct with E.C. Row Expy in Windsor, W. (left) on College Av. 0.2 miles (0.3km) N. (right) on Felix Av., W. (left) on Mill St. 0.4 miles (0.6km) to the park on the N. side of the road. True round windmill.
ON-09-03   Windsor 75' (23m) 2003 06-2007 N42 17.39 W83 04.41 In Windsor. Huron Church Rd. N. 1.1 miles (1.8km) from jct with E.C. Row Expy in Windsor, W. (left) on Prince Rd. 0.9 miles (1.4km), N. (right) on Wells St. 200' (61m) to the church on the W. side of the road at 3640. Church of Maryvale Adolescent & Family Services, octagon church.
ON-09-04   Leamington 20' (6m) x 14' (4m) 1961 06-2007 N42 03.15 W82 36.12 In Leamington. Talbot St. W. 0.1 miles (0.2km) from jct with PH77 (Erie St.) in Leamington to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 72. Tourist information booth shaped like a tomato, round bldg.
ON-09-05   Leamington 10' (3m) 2000 06-2007 N42 00.51 W82 34.26 SE of Leamington. Erie St. S. 0.3 miles (0.5km) from jct with PH20 (Seacliff Dr.) on the S. side of Leamington, SE on Robson Rd. 2.2 miles (3.5km) to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 642. Clubhouse, octagon bldg, 2 story, bottom story cut limestone, 2nd story unpainted horizontal siding, windowed cupola.
ON-09-06   Kingsville 52' (16m) 1972 06-2007 N42 02.28 W82 44.36 In Kingsville. PH20 (Main St.) E. 100' (30m) from jct with Division St. in Kingsville to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 2. Bank of Montreal, octagon bldg.
ON-09-07   Amherstburg 44' (13m) 1955 06-2007 N42 07.72 W83 06.91 N. of Amherstburg. PH20 (maybe PH18) (Sandwich St. - becomes Front Rd.) N. 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with Alma St. in Amherstburg to the house on the W. side of the road at 516. True round house, white brick around front door, very low pitch roof, no cupola.
ON-09-08   Amherstburg 44' (13m) 1955 06-2007 N42 07.73 W83 06.91 N. of Amherstburg. PH20 (maybe PH18) (Sandwich St. - becomes Front Rd.) N. 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with Alma St. in Amherstburg to the house on the W. side of the road at 520. True round house, vertical siding around front door, very low pitch roof, no cupola, to ON-09-07.
ON-09-09   Kingsville   1856     In Kingsville. Kingsholme, octagon house. According to lore, the builder was half drunk during its erection, misread the instructions and so the second floor ceiling is higher than the first. Apart from that, the house is large and solidly built, interior plaster being applied directly onto brick walls. Two wings were added in 1881 and probably a parlour fireplace at the same time. Built for Col. James King, founder of Kingsville.
ON-09-10   Windsor   1875   GONE In Windsor. with a. LaFontain, octagon house, mansard roof, red brick exterior, elliptical hall & stair. During a restoration effort it burned and was then demolished.
ON-10-01 Frontenac Kingston   1855     Near Kingston. Octagon school. Each wall is about 25 feet. The house has been used as a residence. Built by George Morton, the owner of the local mill.
ON-10-02   Kingston 29' (9m) 1982 05-2011 N44 13.802 W76 28.744 In Kingston. PR2 (Princess St.) SE 1.8 miles (2.9km) from jct with PH33 (Bath Rd.), S. (right) on Ontario St. 1 block, E. (left) on Brock St. 1 block to the bldg. 1000 Island Ticket Booth & Gift Shop, octagon bldg, cupola.
ON-10-03   Kingston 25' (8m) 2008 05-2011 N44 13.814 W76 28.841 In Kingston. PR2 (Princess St.) SE 1.7 miles (2.7km) from jct with PH33 (Bath Rd.), S. (right) on King St. 1 block, E. (left) on Brock St. ½ block to the bldg on the S. side of the road. Zamboni garage, true round bldg.
ON-10-04   Kingston 100' (31m) 1986 05-2011 N44 15.015 W76 34.279 In Kingston. PH38 S. 1.9 miles (3.1km) from jct with PH401 exit 611, E. on PR2 (Princess St.) 0.3 miles (0.4km), S. on Gardiners Rd. 0.5 miles (0.8km), W. on Taylor-Kidd Blvd 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the bldg on the S. side of the road. Park Center, octagon bldg, flat roof.
ON-10-05   Kingston 54' (16.5m) 1846 05-2011 N44 13.340 W76 29.422 In Kingston. King St. S. (curves W.) 0.75 miles (1.2km) from jct with PR2 (Princess St.) to the bldg on the S. side of the road. Murney Tower, true round bldg, brick.
ON-10-06   Kingston 54' (16.5m) 1847 05-2011 N44 13.732 W76 28.687 In Kingston. Ontario St. SW 0.15 miles (0.2km) from jct with PR2 (Princess St.), SE (left) on Clarence St. 1 block, park. Bldg is 100 yds (90m) to the E. Shoal Tower, true round bldg, brick.
ON-10-07   Kingston 22' (6.7m) 1846 05-2011 N44 13.667 W76 28.170 In Kingston. Valour Dr. S. (curves SE) 0.3 miles (0.5km) from jct with PR2 (Lasalle Causeway), S. (right) on Stone Wall St. 0.3 miles (0.5km) to the bldg to the NE. Fort Frederick Tower, true round bldg, brick.
ON-10-08   Kingston 54' (16.5m) 1848 05-2011 N44 13.530 W76 27.243 On Cedar Island in Kingston. Cathcart Tower, true round bldg, brick.
ON-10-09   Kingston 46' (14m)   05-2011 N44 19.856 W76 22.788 NE of Kingston. PH15 NE 3.9 miles from jct with PH401 NE of Kingston to the house on the NW side of the road at 2930. Octagon house.
ON-13-01 Grey Hepworth 45' (oval) 1981 06-2007 N44 37.26 W81 06.20 SE of Hepworth. PH6 SE 1.6 miles (2.6km) from jct with Stone School Rd. in Hepworth to the house on the W. side of the road. Oval house on the outside, giant circle on the inside.
ON-13-02   Meaford 12' (4m) 1991 06-2007 N44 36.52 W80 35.53 In Meaford. On the E. side of PH26 (Sykes St.) between Nelson & Collingwood Sts. Tourist information booth, round bldg (apple).
ON-13-03   Owen Sound 9' (3m)   06-2007 N44 34.72 W80 56.85 In Owen Sound. PR1 (2nd Av. W. - becomes Eddy Sargeant Pky) N. 0.8 miles (1.3km) from jct with PH6/26 (10th St.) in Owen Sound to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Concession stand, hexagon bldg, very steep roof.
ON-16-01 Halton Lowville   1850s     E. of Kilbride. Sideroad 8 NE 1.35 miles (2.2km) from jct with Panton St. in Kilbride, SE on Guelph Line 1.05 miles (1.7km) to the house on the NE side of the road at 6103. Cannot be seen from the road. Built for Thomas Pickett using the method of rubble construction according to the principles of Orson Fowler's Home for All: or Gravel Wall and Octagonal Mode of Building. One large pine tree, cut at the Pickett sawmill in Lowville, is said to have provided the wood for all the doors and floors in the house. Thomas Pickett, octagon house. 6103 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON. (N43 25.908 W79 54.113)
ON-16-02   Milton         In Heritage Park W. of Milton. Martin St. SE 0.8 miles (1.3km) from jct with PH401 exit 320 on the NW side of Milton, SW on Chisholm Dr. 1.65 miles (2.7km), NW (right) on Tremaine Rd. 0.25 miles (0.4km) to the park on the SW side of the road at 8560. Octagon barn. (N43 30.910 W79 56.339)
ON-17-01 Hastings Belleville 77' (24m) 2007 05-2011 N44 09.916 W77 23.005 In Belleville. PR62 (Pinnacle St.) N. 0.3 miles (0.5km) from jct with PR2 (Dundas St.) to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 254. Library, true round bldg.
ON-17-02   Belleville 57' (17m) 1997 05-2011 N44 09.764 W77 22.890 In Belleville. PR62 (Pinnacle St.) N. 0.1 miles (0.2km) from jct with PR2 (Dundas St.) to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 165. Bus Terminal, octagon bldg, louvered cupola.
ON-17-?1   Stirling         In Stirling. At the SE corner of Front & Henry Sts. Octagon bldg. (N44 17.754 W77 32.861)
ON-18-01 Huron Wingham     08-2023 N43 53.272 W81 18.662 In Wingham. On the NE side of Patrick St. 130' (40m) SE of Josephine St. at 13. Maitland Manor, octagon turret.
ON-18-02   Wingham     08-2023 N43 53.156 W81 18.785 In Wingham. At the S. corner of Veterans & Josephine Sts. Round turret.
ON-18-03   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.597 W81 43.540 In Goderich. Cove Rd. N. 100 yds from jct with Beach St. to the turret on the E. side of the road. Round turret.
ON-18-04   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.587 W81 41.999 In Goderich. On the E. side of Maitland Rd. across from the E. end of East St. Round turret.
ON-18-05   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.576 W81 41.994 In Goderich. On the E. side of Maitland Rd. across from the E. end of East St. Round turret.
ON-18-06   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.522 W81 42.770 In Goderich. At the SW corner of Lighthouse & Montreal Sts. Round turret.
ON-18-07   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.692 W81 42.687 In Goderich, Huron County, ON. On the W. side of North St. 220' S. of Nelson St.
ON-18-08   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.374 W81 42.213 In Goderich. On the SW side of Toronto St. ½ block NW of Britannia Rd.
ON-18-09   Goderich     08-2023 N43 44.617 W81 43.048 In Goderich. On the E. side of Wellington St. 80' (25m) S. of St. Patrick St.
ON-18-?1             NE of Morpeth. Talbot Trl NE 5.15 miles (8.3km) from jct with Hill Rd. in Morpeth to the barn on the SE side of the road at 14226. Octagon barn, now Crazy 8 Barn & Garden.
ON-19-01 Kenora Kenora 137' (42m) 1967 05-2007 N49 45.69 W94 29.33 In Kenora. At 470 1st Av. S on the W. side of the street. Best Western, 24-sided.
ON-21-01 Lambton Ravenswood 35' (11m) 1992 06-2007 N43 15.010 W81 50.975 In Pinery Provincial Park NE of Ravenswood. PH21 (Lakeshore Rd.) NE 7.7 miles (12.4km) from jct with Ipperwash Rd. in Ravenswood, N. into the park 1.0 miles (1.6km) to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Visitors center, hexagon bldgs. Composed of 5 separate hexagon buildings and was built to resemble a grain of sand (it sits on a sand dune). Almost everything inside is 6-sided. The buildings are Discover, Explore, Information, Theatre, and Shop.
ON-21-02   Point Edward     08-2023 N42 59.580 W82 24.970 In Point Edward. On the SW side of Venetian Blvd 100 yds (90m) NW of Marina Rd. at 1550. Octagon turret.
ON-21-03   Ravenswood     08-2023 N43 12.862 W81 53.393 NE of Ravenswood. Lakeshore Rd. NE 4.35 miles (7km) from jct with Ipperwash Rd. in Ravenswood to the turret on the N. side of the road at 8512. Octagon turret.
ON-23-01 Leeds Grenville Brockville 73' (22m) 1976 05-2011 N44 34.505 W75 42.550 SW of Brockville. PH29 (Stewart Blvd - becomes Williams St. - becomes Court House Av.) 1.1 miles (1.8km) from jct with PH401 exit 696 in Brockville, SW (right) on PR2 (King St.) 1.6 miles (2.6km) to the bldg on the NW side of the road at 1548. Brockville Country Club, octagon bldg, louvered cupola w/flat roof.
ON-23-02   Mallorytown 60' (18m)   05-2011 N44 26.701 W75 52.217 S. of Mallorytown. Mallorytown Rd. S. 1.5 miles from jct with PH401 exit 675 S. of Mallorytown, SW (right) on Thousand Islands Pky 0.9 miles to the house on the NW side of the road at 1076. Geodesic house.
ON-23-03   Prescott 35' (11m) 1985 05-2011 N44 43.316 W75 29.274 NE of Prescott. Edward St. SE 1.1 miles (1.8km) from jct with PH401 exit 716 in Prescott, NE (left) on PR2 1.4 miles (2.3km), right (curves NE) on Windmill Rd. 0.2 miles (0.3km) to the house on the NW side of the road at 3406. Hexagon house, 3 pods.
ON-24-01 Lennox Addington Odessa 65' (20m) 1972 05-2011 N44 17.050 W76 39.308 E. of Odessa. PH401 E. 3.0 miles from jct with PR6 in Odessa to the bldg on the S. side of the road. Service Plaza, true round bldg, dome roof.
ON-24-02   Odessa 12' (4m) 1972 05-2011 N44 17.074 W76 39.313 Same as ON-24-01. Esso Gas Station, octagon bldg.
ON-26-01 Manatoulin M'Chigeeng 57' (17m) 1971 05-2007 N45 49.56 W82 09.60 In M'Chigeeng on the M'Chigeeng Indian Reserve 22 on Manatoulin Island. At the SE corner of the intersection of PR540 (Little Current Rd.) & PR541 (Corbiere St.). Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 10 sided, steep roof.
ON-26-02   Gore Bay 55' (17m) 1985 05-2007 N45 55.11 W82 27.73 In Gore Bay on Manatoulin Island. Water St. N. 0.25 miles (0.4km) from jct with Main St. in Gore Bay to the bldg on the E. side of the road on the waterfront. Rocky Raccoon Café, octagon bldg, 2 story, large windowed cupola w/very small louvered cupola.
ON-27-01 Middlesex Granton   1872     In Granton. Octagon house, grout walls form the main octagon and also in the back kitchen which was possibly added later. The main floor contains the living room and three bedrooms. The basement contains the kitchen and bedrooms. Only one room is square. Built by Albert Beatson
ON-27-02   London         SW of London. Wellington Rd. N. 0.35 miles (0.6km) from jct with PH401 on the S. side of London, W. on Exeter Rd. 3.05 miles (4.9km), S. on Wonderland Rd. 0.85 miles (1.4km), E. on Dingman Dr. 0.2 miles (0.5km) to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 4695. (N42 54.510 W81 16.135)
ON-28-01 Muskoka Bracebridge 35' (11m) 1882 06-2007 N45 02.40 W79 18.30 In Bracebridge. Muskoka Rd. NW 0.3 miles (0.5km) from jct with Cedar Ln in Bracebridge, N. (right) on King St. 200' (60m) to the house on the W. side of the road at 15 behind another building. Woodchester Villa, octagon house, 2-story.
ON-28-02   Bala 19' (6m) 1977 06-2007 N45 00.38 W79 36.77 At the Garden Center S. of Bala. DR169 S. 0.7 miles from jct with Gordon St. in Bala to the garden center at 3032. 12 sided bldg, glass.
ON-29-01 Northumberland Port Hope 52' (16m) 1856 05-2011 N43 57.377 W78 17.686 In Port Hope. PH28 (Ontario St.) SW 1.0 miles (1.6km) from jct with PH401 exit 464, NE (right) on Marth St. 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the house on the SW side of the road at 16. Built by owner, Paul Wilson.
ON-29-02   Port Hope 27' (8m) c1855 05-2011 N43 57.225 W78 18.099 In Port Hope. PH28 (Ontario St.) SW 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with PH401 exit 464, W. (right) on Walton St. (PR2) 0.2 miles (0.3km), N. (right) on Pine St. 0.15 miles (0.2km), W. (left) on Bruton St. 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the house on the S. side of the road at 45. Hexagon house.
ON-29-03   Colborne 9' (3m)   05-2011 N44 01.359 W77 54.090 N. of Colborne. PR25 N. 1.5 miles (2.4km) from jct with PR2 (King St.) in Colborne to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 388. Tourism Kiosk, octagon bldg.
ON-29-04   Colborne 16' (5m) 1983 05-2011 N44 01.333 W77 54.328 At the Big Apple restaurant N. of Colborne. PR25 N. 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with PR2 (King St.) in Colborne, W. on Orchard Rd. 0.2 miles (0.3km) to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 300. The Big Apple, spherical bldg.
ON-29-05   Trent River 25' (8m)   05-2011 N44 22.822 W77 51.148 At Windswept on the Trent S. of Trent River. PH30 S. 1.8 miles (2.9km) from jct with CR42 (Brown's Line Rd.) NW of Trent River, E. on 13th Line 0.4 miles (0.6km), NE on Birch Point Rd. 0.5 miles (0.8km) to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 158. Dining Hall, true round bldg, 2 story, no cupola.
ON-29-06   Trent River 7' (2m)   05-2011 N44 22.831 W77 51.175 Same as ON-29-05. Small fishing / boating storage shack, hexagon bldg.
ON-29-07   Roseneath 53' (16m) 1992 05-2011 N44 11.481 W78 03.451 In the fairgrounds in Roseneath. PH45 SW 0.1 miles (0.2km) from jct with Third Line (CR24) to the bldg on the E. side of the road. Carousel, 16 sided bldg, no cupola. Carousel built in 1906, purchased by Roseneath Agricultural Society in 1932. Restored & the bldg built around it in 1992.
ON-30-01 Norfolk Port Dover 11' (3m) 1992 06-2007 N42 46.95 W80 12.07 In Port Dover. Main St. SE 1 block from jct with PH6 (Walker St.) in Port Dover, S. on Harbor St. 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the bldg on the W. side of the road (on the wharf). Perogie Bear, hexagon bldg, concession stand, cupola.
ON-30-02   Port Rowen 30' (9m) c1866 06-2007 N42 39.17 W80 28.28 In Heritage Village NNW of Port Rowen. Regional 42 Rd. NNW 1.5 miles (2.4km) from jct with Wolven St. in Port Rowen to the village. Drive in about ¾ mile (1.2km), park, & walk about 0.4 miles (0.6km) to the schoolhouse. Admission. Cherry Valley, octagon school, brick.
ON-32-01 Ottawa Carleton Metcalf 20' (6m)   05-2011 N45 14.095 W75 30.386 W. of Metcalf. PR6 (Victoria St.) W. 1.2 miles from jct with 8th Line Rd. in Metcalfe, N. on PH31 (Bank St.) 0.8 miles (1.3km) to the house on the W. side of the road at 6974. Octagon house & garage.
ON-32-02   Osgoode 12' (4m)   05-2011 N45 08.125 W75 33.362 E. of Osgoode. 2nd Line Rd. S. 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with Buckles St. on the E. side of Osgoode, E. on Dalmeny Rd. 1.2 miles (2.0km) to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 6242. Greenhouse, octagon bldg.
ON-32-03   Osgoode 54' (17m)   05-2011 N45 07.085 W75 35.101 S. of Osgoode. 2nd Line Rd. S. 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with Buckles St. on the E. side of Osgoode, W. on Dalmeny Rd. 0.5 miles (0.8km) to the barn on the S. side of the road at 5672 up a driveway 0.25 miles (0.4km). Octagon barn, red vertical siding, weird roof, no cupola.
ON-32-04   Ottawa 88' (27m) 1960 05-2011 N45 23.912 W75 37.772 In Ottawa. PR43 (Walkley Rd.) W. 0.8 miles (1.3km) from jct with PH417 (Trans Canada Hwy) exit 110, NW on Russell Rd. 1.0 miles (1.6km), W. (left) on Smyth Rd. 0.35 miles (0.5km), SE (left) on Saunderson Dr. 0.15 miles (0.3km) to the church on the SW side of the road at 1937. Resurrection of Our Lord, octagon church, brick.
ON-32-05   Ottawa     05-2011 N45 25.708 W75 36.190 In Ottawa. Blair Rd. SE 0.25 miles from jct with PH17 (Queensway) to the bldg on the SW side of the road. Telesat, true round bldg, flat roof.
ON-32-06   Ottawa 85' (26m) 1962 05-2011 N45 22.827 W75 39.161 At Federal Study Center in Ottawa. PR43 (Walkley Rd.) SW 2.5 miles (4.0km) from jct with PH417 (Trans Canada Hwy) exit 119, W. (veer right) on Heron Rd. 0.7 miles (1.1km) to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 1495. Auditorium, octagon bldg, no cupola.
ON-32-07   Ottawa 50' (15m)   05-2011 N45 23.013 W75 39.671 In Ottawa. PR43 (Walkley Rd.) SW 2.5 miles (4.0km) from jct with PH417 (Trans Canada Hwy) exit 119, W. (veer right) on Heron Rd. 1.2 miles (1.9km), N. on Alta Vista Dr. 0.3 miles (0.5km), E. on Randall Av. 250' (76m) to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 1423. Fire dept administration, round bldg., flat roof.
ON-32-08   Ottawa 48' (15m)   05-2011 N45 27.461 W75 39.211 In Ottawa. PH17B (Montreal Rd.) W. 3.3 miles (5.3km) from jct with PH17 (Queensway), N. on St. Laurent Blvd. 1.25 miles (2.0km) (to end), E. 0.1 miles (0.2km), S. 200' (61m) to the bldgs to the E. Twin hexagon buildings for RCMP training & administration.
ON-32-09   Ottawa 88' (27m) 2008 05-2011 N45 27.446 W75 39.220 Same as ON-32-08. Carousel, octagon bldg, windowed cupola.
ON-34-01 Oxford Otterville 40' (12m) 1861 06-2007 N42 55.43 W80 37.15 In Otterville. Main St. (becomes Otterville Rd.) W. 0.8 miles (1.3km) from jct with William St. on the N. side of Otterville to the house on the S. side of the road. Woodlawn House, octagon house, white vertical siding, no cupola, central chimney. Built by Thomas Wright. Moved to its present location May 1976. It is used as an adult community center.
ON-34-02   Otterville 10' (3m) c1960 06-2007 N42 55.42 W80 37.14 Same as ON-34-01. Maintenance / utility shed for the meeting place building.
ON-34-03   Woodstock 45' (14m) 2000 06-2007 N43 07.01 W80 44.94 In Woodstock. PH59 (Norwich Av.) N. 0.7 miles (1.1km) from jct with PH401 on the S. side of Woodstock, W. on Parkinson Rd. 0.5 miles (0.8), S. on Ferguson Dr. 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the church on the W. side of the road at 160. Peace Lighthouse, round church. Built to commemorate 200 yrs of Christianity.
ON-34-04   Ingersoll         Small octagon house.
ON-35-01 Parry Sound Rosseau 15' (5m) 1967 06-2007 N45 15.10 W79 38.22 SE of Rosseau. PH141 SE 0.3miles from jct with PR3 (Cardwell Rd.) in Rosseau, S. on Bright St. 0.1 miles to the bldg at the entrance to the college. Rosseau Lake College Storage bldg for sports equipment, hexagon bldg, used to be a ticket booth in the 1960s and 70s.
ON-35-02   McKellar 64' (20m) 1981 06-2019 N45 30.521 W79 54.703 E. of McKellar. Centre Rd. E. 0.45 miles (0.7km) from jct with PR124 in McKellar to the barn on the S. side of the road at 47. Middle River Farm, true round barn, white vertical siding, cupols.
ON-36-01 Peel Caledon East   1894     W. of Caledon East, Caledon Township. 5164 (maybe 5294) The Grange Sideroad. Cunnington-Osborne Complex. On the NW side of The Grange Sideroad NE of St. Andrew's Rd. Cannot be seen from the road. (N43 51.910 W79 53.685) www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=15157
ON-37-01 Perth Stratford 130' (40m) 1957 08-2023 N43 22.458 W80 58.106 In Queens Park in Stratford. PH7/8 (Ontario St.) E. 0.8 miles (1.3km) from jct with PH7 (Erie St.) in Stratford, N. on Parkview Dr. 0.1 miles (0.2km - 2 blocks), W. (curves N.) on Queens Park Dr. W 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 55. Festival Theatre, round bldg.
ON-37-02   Stratford 25' (8m) 1976 06-2007 N43 22.33 W80 59.00 In Avon River Park in Stratford. N. of York St. & E. of PH8 (Huron St.). Visitor Information Center, octagon bldg, windowed cupola.
ON-37-03   Stratford   1905 08-2022 N43 22.241 W80 58.798 In Stratford. At the NW corner of Albert & Waterloo Sts. East most round turret.
ON-37-04   Stratford   1905 08-2022 N43 22.242 W80 58.827 In Stratford. At the NW corner of Albert & Waterloo Sts. West most round turret.
ON-37-05   Mitchell     08-2023 N43 27.930 W81 11.591 In Mitchell. On the SW side of Ontario Rd. 220' (67m) NW of Wellington St. at 164. True round bldg, aerator.
ON-37-06   Mitchell     08-2023 N43 28.336 W81 11.681 In Mitchell. At the N. corner of Rowland & St. George Sts. Octagon turret.
ON-37-07   Stratford     08-2023 N43 22.588 W80 58.957 In Stratford. At the N. corner of Britannia & Mornington Sts. Round turret.
ON-37-08   Stratford     08-2023 N43 22.616 W80 58.849 In Stratford. On the NW side of Mornington St. across from the NW end of Waterloo St. at 198. Octagon turret.
ON-37-09   Brunner     08-2023 N43 31.245 W80 55.435 In Brunner. At the W. corner of Road 119 & Duke St. Hexagon bldg.
ON-37-10   Listowel     08-2023 N43 43.899 W80 57.172 In Listowel. At the E. corner of Main St. & Wallace Av. Scotiabank, oval bldg.
ON-37-11   Listowel     08-2023 N43 43.933 W80 57.315 In Listowel. On the S. side of Main St. 120' (37m) SE of Livingstone Av. at 260. Library, round turret.
ON-37-12   Listowel     08-2023 N43 44.037 W80 57.497 In Listowel. At the N. corner of Main St. & Victoria Av. Octagon turret.
ON-38-01 Peterborough Peterborough       GONE In Peterborough. Octagon house, a good example of the two chimneys with lantern type. Built by William Lee for his brother John, a millwright. The walls are made with thick wide planks piled on top of one another with an inch of plaster between. At one time, a verandah and balcony ran round the house. Five rooms were located on the main floor with four bedrooms upstairs. The house was destroyed in 1962.
ON-38-02   Peterborough 38' (12m) 1985 05-2011 N44 17.756 W78 19.031 In Peterborough. PR29 N. 2.9 miles (4.7km) from jct with PH7 (Trans Canada Hwy) to the bldg on the E. side of the road. Light House Lounge & Grill, true round bldg.
ON-38-03   Peterborough 18' (6m)   05-2011 N44 17.894 W78 19.101 In Peterborough. PR29 N. 3.1 miles (5.0km) from jct with PH7 (Trans Canada Hwy) to the bldg on the E. side of the road behind the Holiday Inn. Concession Stand, hexagon bldg.
ON-39-01 Prescott Hawkesbury   1893/4 03-2016   S. of Hawkesbury. PH34 S. 1.2 miles (1.9km) from jct with PH17 on the S. side of Hawksbury to the barn on the W. side of the road at 2500. True round barn, cupola. (N45 34.814 W74 37.370)
ON-40-01 Prince Edward Picton 40' (12m) 1858 05-2011 N44 00.120 W77 09.231 In Picton. PH33 (Main St.) SW 0.85 miles (1.4km) from jct with PH49 (Main St.) to the house on the SE side of the road at 20. Roblin/Swindon, octagon house, 2-story with single-pane sash windows and a veranda that sweeps around three sides of the building on the street level. The finish is white stucco and the roof is a pleasing contrast in black. A lacquered cottage-style door in natural wood with sidelights is the only ornament. The octagonal shaped chimney in the center of the house suggests a central fireplace.
ON-40-02   Ameliasburg       GONE In Ameliasburg. Built by Owen Roblin, whose mill is restored at Pioneer Village in Toronto, for his son Robert and his wife. A typical octagonal house with Roblin, octagon house, surrounding porch, central lantern, illuminating attic, two chimneys on opposite outside walls. The interior has been extensively altered.
ON-40-03   Picton 48' (15m) c1862 05-2011 N44 00.486 W77 08.619 In Picton. PH33 (Main St.) SW 1 block from jct with PH49 (Main St.), NW (right) on Ross St. 0.1 miles (0.2km), SW (left) on King St. 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the house on the NW side of the road at 51. Fralich/Blakely, octagon house, 1 ½ story, brick.
ON-40-04   Belleville       --GONE-- N44 04.849 W77 22.885 S. of Belleville. PH62 S. 5.7 miles (8.4km) from jct with PH62/PR2 (Dundas St.) in Belleville, W. on Valley Rd. 0.2 miles (0.3km) to the barn on the N. side of the road. Octagon barn.
ON-42-01 Renfrew Calabogie 30' (9m) 1883 06-2011 N45 17.768 W76 43.589 In Calabogie. Francis St. SE 0.25 miles (0.4km) from jct with PR508 (Calabogie Rd.), SW on Octagon Ln. 250' (75m) to the house at 15. Octagon Studio, octagon house, brick, 2 story, no cupola.
ON-42-02   Renfrew 47' (14m) x 75' (23m) 1985 06-2011 N45 28.411 W76 39.769 In Renfrew. O'Brien Rd. SW 1.0 miles (1.6km) from jct with PH17 (Trans Canada Hwy) to the bldg on the NW side of the road at 630. Sandy's Deli/Diner, hexagon (oval) bldg.
ON-42-03   Pembroke 55' (17m)   06-2011 N45 48.334 W77 03.979 In Pembroke. PH148 (Pembroke St.) E. (curves S.) 2.9 miles (4.7km) from jct with PH41 (MacKay St.) to the house on the E. side of the road at 1321. Octagon house, white brick, 2 story.
ON-42-04   Renfrew 70' (21m)   03-2024 N45 29.144 W76 32.700 E. of Renfrew. PR52 (Reglan St., becomes Burnstown Rd.) SE 1.9 miles (3.1km) from jct with Hall Av. on the SE side of Renfrew, NE (left) on Lime Kiln Rd. (becomes Gillan Rd. then Lochwinnoch Rd.) 7.5 miles (12.1km) to the barn on the NW side of the road at 720. Octagon barn, steep segmented roof comes to a point.
ON-44-01 Simcoe Midhurst 36' (11m) 1990 06-2007 N44 26.77 W79 44.90 W. of Midhurst. PH26 W. 0.5 miles (0.8km) from jct with PH27 W. of Midhurst to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 1170. Board of Education building (Taj Mahal), true round bldg.
ON-44-02   Orillia 18' (6m) 1983 06-2007 N44 38.33 W79 25.46 At the Sundial Inn in Orillia. PH11 N. 2.2 miles (3.5km) from jct with PH12 on the W. side of Orillia to the bldg on the E. side of the road. Geodesic bldg, originally held a hot tub for the motel.
ON-44-03   Midland 13' (4m) 2000 06-2007 N44 44.43 W79 53.86 In Midland. PH12 (Yonge St.) NE 0.6 (1.0km) miles from jct with PH93 on the S. side of Midland to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 860. Patriot gas sales, octagon bldg.
ON-44-04   Cookstown 40' (12m) 1976 06-2007 N44 12.30 W79 42.30 N. of Cookstown. PH27 N. 1.1 miles (1.8km) from jct with PH89 in Cookstown to the house on the E. side of the road at 5767. True round house, brick, clerestory w/aluminum cap, round porch.
ON-44-05   Barrie 58' (18m) 2001 06-2007 N44 28.80 W79 41.05 N. of Barrie. PH400 N. 3.8 miles (6.1km) from jct with PH11 exit 103 NW of Barrie, E. on Forbes Rd. 0.6 miles (1.0km) to the house on the S. side of the road at 2133. Hempola Valley Farm, octagon house.
ON-47-01 Thunder Bay Jumbo Gardens 25' (8m) 1909 05-2007 N48 26.07 W89 13.09 In Jumbo Gardens. PH102 (Red River Rd.) E. 2.0 miles (3.2km) from jct with PH11/17 in Jumbo Gardens to the bldg on the N. side of the road. The Tourist Pagoda, octagon bldg, tourist information booth.
ON-47-02   Kakabeka Falls 40' (12m)   05-2007 N48 24.12 W89 36.85 In Kakabeka Falls. PH11/17 E. 0.9 miles (1.4km) from jct with PR590 in Kakabeka Falls to the bldg on the N. side of the road. Geodesic bldgs.
ON-50-01 Waterloo Cambridge 42' (13m)   07-2007 N43 21.71 W80 15.82 E. of Cambridge. Main St. E. 1.4 miles (2.3km) from jct with PH8 (Dundas St.) in Cambridge, left & continue E. on Robinson Rd. 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the house on the S. side of the road at 35. 12 sided house, 2 story, brick, no cupola.
ON-50-02   Baden 35' (11m) 1982 07-2007 N43 24.40 W80 38.84 E. of Baden. Snyders Rd. E. 0.15 miles (0.2km) from jct with Sandhills Rd. on the E. side of Baden to the house on the S. side of the road at 535. Geodesic house.
ON-50-03   Kitchener 10' (3m) 2002 07-2007 N43 26.28 W80 27.76 In Kitchener. Dixon St. S. 0.1 miles (0.2km) from jct with King St. E on the E. side of Kitchener, W. on Rockway Dr. 0.2 miles (0.3km), N. on Doon Rd. 150' (46m), W. on Floral Cres 50' (15m) to the bldg on the north side of the road. Pump house for a fountain, octagon, louvered cupola.
ON-50-04   Kitchener 70' (21m) 1973 07-2007 N43 27.16 W80 29.06 In Kitchener. King St. NW 1.7 miles (2.7km) from jct with PH7/8/85 (Conestoga Pkwy) on the E. side of Kitchener, NE (right) on Frederick St. 0.3 miles (0.5km) to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 150. Regional Municipality of Waterloo Administration Building, true round bldg, no cupola.
ON-52-01 Wellington Guelph 57' (17m)   07-2007 N43 33.84 W80 16.23 In Riverside Park in Guelph. Woolwich St. SE 0.3 miles (0.5km) from jct with PH6 (Woodlawn Rd.) on the NW side of Guelph, NE (left) on Marilyn Dr. 0.2 miles (0.3km) to the bldg. Carrousel, 12 sided bldg, windowed clerestory, small louvered cupola.
ON-54-01 York Toronto       GONE In Toronto. Built south of Millwood Road near the present Memorial Gardens by William, son of John Lea who bought several hundred acres and farmed in what is now Leaside. The bricks were made from nearby clay beds and laid in Flemish bond as was characteristic of the period. Joist pockets for a porch were included but the porch was never built. The house burned down in 1915. Leaside, octagon house
ON-54-02   Maple         In Maple. Octagon house. Locally called the Round House and attributed to Henry J. Bird. Plans show alterations made over the years - the east window on the ground floor became a door and the house was converted into a duplex. The house never contained any fireplaces. All the lumber used was said to have been cut on the property. The construction costs were to have been $3,000.
ON-56-01 Hamilton Mount Albion 65' (20m) 1991 07-2007 N43 11.64 W79 47.29 In Mount Albion. Mud St. W. 1.0 miles (1.6km) from jct with PH20 (Upper Centennial Pky) on the E. side of Mount Albion, S. on Isaac Brook Dr. 200' (61m) to the church on the E. side of the road at 360. Hermitage Green Presbyterian Church, hexagon.
ON-57-01 Niagara Niagara- on- the- Lake     06-2004 N43 15.22 W79 04.07 In Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Queen St. across from the Festival Theatre.
ON-57-02   Niagara Falls 15' (5m) 1991 06-2007 N43 05.35 W79 04.41 At the entrance to the Maid-Of-The-Mist boat ride in Niagara Falls. PH420 (Roberts Rd.) E. (curves SE) 2.3 miles (3.7km) from jct with Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls, SW (right) on Falls Av. 0.25 miles (0.4km), left on Clifton Hill 0.1 miles (0.1km), cross Niagara Pkwy to the bldg. Welcome center, octagon bldg, brown vertical siding.
ON-57-03   Niagara Falls 108' (33m) 1965 07-2014 N43 05.105 W79 04.779 In Niagara Falls. PH420 (Roberts Rd.) E. (curves SE) 1.1 miles (1.8km) from jct with Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls, S. on Portage Rd. 0.7 miles (1.1km), E. on Robinson Rd. 0.5 miles (0.8km) to the tower on the S. side of the road at 5200. Skylon tower, true round bldg.
ON-57-04   Niagara Falls 15' (5m) 2006 06-2007 N43 05.478 W79 04.503 In Niagara Falls. PH420 (Roberts Rd.) E. (curves SE) 2.3 miles (3.7km) from jct with Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls, SW (right) on Falls Av. 0.25 miles (0.4km), right on Clifton Hill 0.1 miles (0.2km) to the bldg. on the S. side of the road. Sky Wheel, octagon bldg.
ON-57-05   Port Colborne 15' (5m) 1983 06-2007 N42 54.07 W79 14.77 In Port Colborne. PH3 (Main St.) E. 1.0 miles (1.6km) from jct with PH58 (West Side Rd.) on the NW side of Port Colborne to the bldg on the S. side of the road. Tourist information center, hexagon bldg.
ON-57-06   Port Colborne 82' (25m)   06-2007 N42 53.52 W79 14.25 In Port Colborne. PH3 (Main St.) E. 1.3 miles (2.1km) from jct with PH58 (West Side Rd.) on the NW side of Port Colborne, S. on Wellington St. 0.7 miles (1.1km), E. on Killaly St. 0.15 miles (0.2km) to the church on the N. side of the road at 300. St-Jean-De-Brebeuf, round church.
ON-57-07   Port Colborne 13' (4m) 2002 06-2007 N42 53.26 W79 15.10 In Port Colborne. Killaly St. E. 1.1 miles (1.8km) from jct with PH3 on the W. side of Port Colborne, S. on King St. 0.3 miles (0.5km) to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 280. Octagon bldg, red. Built as a replica to the light atop the Port Colborne Lighthouse and is used as a museum for various lighthouse artifacts.
ON-57-08   Vineland 70' (21m) 1996 07-2007 N43 09.59 W79 23.63 In Vineland. At the NW corner of PR24 (Victoria Av.) & Frederick Av. Moses F Rittenhouse library, true round bldg, brick, flat roof.
ON-57-09   Jordan 37' (11m) 2004 07-2007 N43 07.58 W79 21.57 S. of Jordan. 19th St. S. 1.4 miles (2.3km) from jct with Regional 81 Rd. in Jordan, E. on 7th Av. 0.4 miles (0.6km) to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 2727. The Cellar Door of Flat Rock Cellars winery, hexagon bldg. Attached to ON-57-10 by a covered walkway. Retail store for the winery. (JS, 7-3-07, N43 07.58 W79 21.57)
ON-57-10   Jordan 70' (21m) 2004 07-2007 N43 07.58 W79 21.58 Same as ON-57-09. Wine making building of the winery, hexagon bldg. (JS, 7-3-07, N43 07.58 W79 21.58)
ON-57-11   Beamsville 80' (24m) 1986 07-2007 N43 09.79 W79 28.09 In Beamsville. King St. W. 0.2 miles (0.3km) from jct with Bartlett Rd. in Beamsville to the church on the N. side of the road at 4861. Providence Christian Reform church, hexagon church.
ON-57-12   Grimsby 163' (50m) 2001 07-2007 N43 12.37 W79 35.88 In Grimsby. Casablanka Blvd S. 0.15 miles (0.3km) from jct with Queen Elizabeth Way exit 74 in Grimsby, NW (right) on South Service Rd. 0.2 miles (0.3km) to the bldg on the N. side of the road. Niagara Tourism and Information Center, octagon bldg. The building houses the tourist information services in the center circle of the building and there are shops (eating, etc) all around the circle inside.
ON-57-13   St. Catharines 88' (27m)   07-2007 N43 11.23 W79 18.14 W. of St. Catharines. Seventh Louth St. N. 0.3 miles from jct with Queen Elizabeth Way exit 51 just W. of St. Catharines, E. on Lakeshore Rd. 0.4 miles (0.6km), N. on Firelane 500 (Oakview Av.) 250' (75m) to the church on the W. side of the road at 1142. Netherlands Reform Congregation Church, octagon.
ON-57-14   Niagara Falls     07-2014 N43 04.750 W79 04.718 In Niagara Falls. Near the river across from the Tower Hotel. Welcome Center, octagon bldg.