| John Taylor | |
| Birth Place: | Montrose, Angus, Scotland |
| Death Place: | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Occupation: | Merchant, politician |
John Taylor (1816 - June 16, 1881) was a British-born merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1873 to 1874 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Montrose. Taylor was involved in the West Indies trade. He was also president of Ocean Marine Insurance Association and served as a director for the Nova Scotia Mutual Fire Insurance Company and the Springhill and Parrsboro Coal and Railway Company. Taylor was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1873 by-election held after the death of William Garvie. He died in Halifax due to an accident.