The Estaminet (2084 Old Lakeshore Rd.)

Constructed prior to 1870 in the Georgian style, the Estaminet building is a three-bay frame structure with a truncated hipped roof, simple lines and minimal adornment reflective of the Georgian period in Canada (1820-1850). Photographs from the early 20th century depict a three-bay window projecting from the easterly elevation in a polygonal design. The north-facing (front) covered porch with slight bell cast roof and detailed scrollwork remains. It is likely that the bay window (no longer extant) and the porch were added to the structure in the very late 19th century/early 20th century. A single masonry chimney at the north easterly corner of the building is shown in early photographs. A chimney remains in this location today. 2084 Old Lakeshore Road contributes to our contemporary understanding of the evolution of Burlington's agrarian and port history. The Estaminet has weathered the evolution of Wellington Square's and downtown Burlington's shift from an agrarian and related manufacturing-based economy to an economy deeply rooted in the area's identity as a hub of service commercial and entertainment land uses. A well-known landmark, of particular importance to Burlington. This property was designated in 2009.