Designated January 19, 1981
3 King Street South, Waterloo

The Molson's Bank (now the Bank of Montreal) is the oldest banking establishment in Waterloo. Designed in the Beaux Arts style by the architectural firm of Langley and Howard of Toronto, it was built in 1914.

The land on which the building sits has a story all its own. For years the land was used as a public park, but was privately owned by William Snider, the owner of the nearby mill. He offered it to the city for a sum of money but the deal was refused. Mr. Snider then sold the land to the Molson's Bank.

Classical architectural features such as Ionic columns, recessed transom, pediments, keystones, eared trim and dentils, architrave and entablature  highlight the facade and add to the impressive style common among financial institutions of this time.

The architectural excellence of the Molson's Bank was the key element in its recognition as a Heritage Landmark. With the exception of the south facade, the entire exterior was designated in 1981, one hundred years after Molson's opened its Waterloo Branch.