St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Woodstock is recognized as a Local Historic Place, valued for both its spiritual significance and architectural merit.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church holds spiritual importance as it embodies the Anglican (Episcopal) faith of many Loyalist settlers in Woodstock. Finalized in 1884, it is the third Anglican Church built on this site, with its predecessor left unfinished due to the destructive Woodstock Fire of 1881. The initial church on this site dates back to the 1830s, thereby connecting the site to the origins of the Anglican Church in Woodstock.

Architecturally, St. Luke’s Anglican Church is a noteworthy representation of the Carpenter Gothic style, a common style for ecclesiastical buildings in Woodstock. This design is characterized by elements such as the central tower on the front façade and the Gothic arch windows. The exterior remains in its original form, save for a recently installed access ramp. Internally, the sanctuary has seen only minor alterations, such as the addition of electric lighting and more stained glass windows. The interior décor, including the woodwork and spatial layout, has been largely preserved.

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