Downtown Toronto, Toronto

Name: Downtown Toronto
Address: Toronto, Canada

#442 among attractions in Toronto

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Downtown Toronto is the main central business district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located entirely within the district of Old Toronto, it is approximately 16.6 square kilometres in area, bounded by Bloor Street to the northeast and Dupont Street to the northwest, Lake Ontario to the south, the Don Valley to the east, and Bathurst Street to the west. It is also the home of the municipal government of Toronto and the Government of Ontario. ()

Alternative names: Area: 17 km²Coordinates: 43°39'9"N, 79°23'1"W

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Downtown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto Canada

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Downtown Toronto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Old City Hall, Hudson's Bay, Yonge-Dundas Square.

~290 mNE
Long-standing multilevel urban mall
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, the CF Toronto Eaton Centre stands as a beacon of urban retail, offering a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. This bustling shopping centre, with its iconic glass galleria, stretches along Yonge Street and is...
~210 mE
Romanesque landmark with a clock tower
Old City Hall, Toronto
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, the Old City Hall stands as a testament to the city's historical richness and architectural grandeur. Built between 1889 and 1899, this Romanesque Revival building was once the epicenter of municipal politics and is now one of the...
~250 mE
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Toronto
4 min walk • Hudson's Bay Queen Street, located in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is an iconic landmark and a testament to the city's rich commercial history. This grand department store, part of the Hudson's Bay Company, occupies a prime position at 176 Yonge Street and has been a...
~390 mNE
Outdoor hub for live entertainment
Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
7 min walk • Yonge-Dundas Square, a vibrant and bustling hub in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is a premier destination for live music and cultural events. Often referred to as the city's answer to New York's Times Square, this public space is a modern confluence of art, commerce...
~70 mNE
Landmark complex and office of the mayor
City Hall, Toronto
2 min walk • Toronto City Hall is an iconic landmark located at the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. This modernist building, designed by Finnish architect Viljo Revell, officially opened in 1965 and has since become a symbol of the city.
~0 mN
Public gathering place with winter rink
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
1 min walk • Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street, and is named for Nathan Phillips, mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962.
~180 mW
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
3 min walk • The Law Society of Ontario Archives collects and preserves records and other material that documents the history of the legal profession in Ontario. The Archives acquires and preserves records of permanent value to the Law Society of Ontario, the regulatory body for lawyers and paralegals in the province of Ontario.
~170 mE
Memorial
Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto
3 min walk • The Old City Hall Cenotaph is a cenotaph located at the front steps of Old City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally built after World War I to commemorate Torontonians who lost their lives in services for Canada, the memorial also commemorates those who died in World War II and the Korean War.
~340 mSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
6 min walk • Campbell House is an 1822 heritage house and museum in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was built for Upper Canada Chief Justice Sir William Campbell and his wife Hannah.
~10 mS
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
1 min walk • The 3D Toronto sign, officially the 3D TORONTO sign and commonly known as the Toronto sign, is an illuminated three-dimensional sign in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that spells the city's name.
~340 mE
Theater, Edwardian architecture, Historical place
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto
6 min walk • The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres are a pair of stacked theatres in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Winter Garden Theatre is seven storeys above the Elgin Theatre. They are the last surviving Edwardian stacked theatres in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Toronto?

Nearby attractions include Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto (1 min walk), 3D Toronto sign, Toronto (1 min walk), The Archer, Toronto (1 min walk), City Hall, Toronto (2 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Toronto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Toronto:

Bus

Albert Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)

Tram

Bay Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (4 min walk)
York Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (4 min walk)

Metro

Osgoode • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Queen • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (25 min walk)