David Pecaut Square, Toronto

Name: David Pecaut Square
Address: 225 King St. W, Toronto, M5V 3C6, Canada

#238 among attractions in Toronto

Postmodern architecture, Park, Square

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Facts and practical information

Pecaut Square is a large concrete-and granite-clad plaza located in front of Metro Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The square supports the PATH network connection between Metro Hall and nearby buildings such as Metro Centre. Glass pavilions provide access to the PATH network. ()

Opened: 1992 (32 years ago)Elevation: 269 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°38'47"N, 79°23'15"W

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225 King St. WDowntown Toronto (Entertainment District)Toronto M5V 3C6 Canada

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David Pecaut Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CN Tower, First Canadian Place, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Campbell House.

~1420 ftS
Iconic tower with a revolving restaurant
CN Tower, Toronto
7 min walk • The CN Tower, an iconic landmark in Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to both human ingenuity and the spirit of innovation. Soaring to a height of 553.3 meters, the tower held the title of the world's tallest free-standing structure for 32 years after its...
~1740 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
First Canadian Place, Toronto
9 min walk • First Canadian Place stands as a monument to commerce and culture in the heart of Toronto's bustling financial district. This towering skyscraper, reaching an impressive height of 298 meters, is not only a prominent feature of the city's skyline but also a central hub...
~1460 ftS
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
8 min walk • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a captivating underwater world nestled in the heart of Toronto. This expansive aquatic exhibit, which opened its doors in 2013, has quickly become one of the city's premier attractions. With a mission to provide a fun and educational...
~1710 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
9 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.
~1640 ftNW
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
8 min walk • St. Patrick's Market is one of three public markets created in Toronto in the 19th century along with St. Lawrence Market and St. Andrew's Market. The current structure on the lot was built in 1912 and was designated a heritage site by the City of Toronto in 1975.
~730 ftNE
Tower, Modernist architecture
Sun Life Centre, Toronto
4 min walk • The Sun Life Centre in Toronto, Ontario was built in 1984 to house the Toronto operations of Sun Life Financial, serving as the insurance company's global headquarters until 2017.
~1330 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
7 min walk • The Scotiabank Theatre Toronto is a major movie theatre at the RioCan Hall in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Richmond and John Street owned by Cineplex Entertainment and opened in 1999.
~730 ftS
Museum
CBC Museum, Toronto
4 min walk • The CBC Museum was dedicated to the preserving the physical heritage and archival materials relating to the history of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
~370 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
2 min walk • The Royal Alexandra Theatre, commonly known as the Royal Alex, is a theatre in Toronto, Ontario, located near King and Simcoe Street. Built in 1907, the 1,244-seat Royal Alex is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America.
~270 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
2 min walk • Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located downtown in the city's entertainment district, it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Toronto Defiant.
~1650 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Four Seasons Centre, Toronto
8 min walk • The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is a 2,071-seat theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located at the southeast corner of University Avenue and Queen Street West, across from Osgoode Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to David Pecaut Square?

Nearby attractions include Metro Hall, Toronto (2 min walk), Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto (2 min walk), Toronto Entertainment District, Toronto (2 min walk), Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto (2 min walk).

How to get to David Pecaut Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to David Pecaut Square:

Tram

John Street • Lines: 504A, 504B (4 min walk)
University Avenue, St. Andrew Station • Lines: 504A, 504B (4 min walk)

Metro

St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (10 min walk)

Bus

King Street West • Lines: 19 (11 min walk)
Adelaide Street West • Lines: 19 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (20 min walk)
Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (26 min walk)