St. Lawrence Hall, Toronto

Name: St. Lawrence Hall
Address: 157 King St E, Toronto, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-392-7809

#808 among attractions in Toronto

Library, Neoclassical architecture, William Thomas, Neo-renaissance architecture

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

St. Lawrence Hall is a meeting hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located at the corner of King Street East and Jarvis Street. It was created to be Toronto's public meeting hall home to public gatherings, concerts, and exhibitions. Its main feature was a thousand-seat amphitheatre. For decades the hall was the centre of Toronto's social life before larger venues took over much of this business. Today the hall continues as a venue for events including weddings, conferences, and art shows. ()

Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'0"N, 79°22'7"W

Address

157 King St EDowntown Toronto (Saint Lawrence)Toronto Canada

Contact

+1 416-392-7809

Website

Social media

Add

Toronto

Day trips

St. Lawrence Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Lawrence Market, Cathedral Church of St. James, Meridian Hall, Toronto Sculpture Garden.

~930 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, St. Lawrence Market is not merely a destination; it is an institution that embodies the city's rich history and vibrant culinary scene. With roots dating back to the early 1800s, this bustling market has become a cornerstone for...
~1460 ftW
19-century Gothic Revival cathedral
Cathedral Church of St. James, Toronto
8 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. James is an Anglican cathedral in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the location of the oldest congregation in the city, with the parish being established in 1797.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Modernist architecture
Meridian Hall, Toronto
12 min walk • Meridian Hall is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, and it is the country's largest soft-seat theatre. The facility was constructed for the City of Toronto municipal government and is currently managed by TO Live, an arms-length agency and registered charity created by the city.
~1350 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Toronto Sculpture Garden, Toronto
7 min walk • The Toronto Sculpture Garden is located at 115 King Street East in a small 80 by 100 foot park directly across the street from Cathedral Church of St. James, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~1700 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture, Neighbourhood
Gooderham Building, Toronto
9 min walk • The Gooderham Building, also known as the Flatiron Building, is an historic office building at 49 Wellington Street East in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the eastern edge of the city's Financial District in the St.
~1910 ftSW
Park
Berczy Park, Toronto
10 min walk • Berczy Park is a small park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The park is triangular in shape, bounded by Scott Street, Front Street and Wellington Street.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Enoch Turner School, Toronto
11 min walk • Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is a historic site and museum owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust. The school was built in 1848 when it was known as the Ward School. The building is located at 106 Trinity Street between King Street East and Eastern Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. Canada. It is the oldest school standing in the city.
0.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Little Trinity Anglican Church, Toronto
11 min walk • Little Trinity Anglican Church is a parish church of the Anglican Church of Canada. It is located at 425 King Street East in the Corktown neighbourhood, just east of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~110 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Young People's Theatre, Toronto
1 min walk • Young People's Theatre is a Canadian producer of theatre for youth and Toronto's oldest not-for-profit theatre company. Founded in 1966 by Susan Douglas Rubeš, YPT originally operated out of the now-demolished Colonnade Theatre on Bloor Street.
0.4 miSE
Waterfront
East Bayfront, Toronto
11 min walk • East Bayfront, or the East Bayfront Precinct, is an emerging neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is currently undergoing a transformation from industrial use to mixed-use as part of Waterfront Toronto's plans to create a residential and commercial district urban core near the lake.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto
14 min walk • The Young Centre for the Performing Arts is a theatre in the Distillery District in downtown Toronto, Canada. It is a brand-new theatre built into 19th-century-era Victorian industrial buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Lawrence Hall?

Nearby attractions include Young People's Theatre, Toronto (1 min walk), David Crombie Park, Toronto (3 min walk), Trinity Square, Toronto (4 min walk), Paul Bishop's House, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Lawrence Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Lawrence Hall:

Bus

Front Street East • Lines: 75 (2 min walk)
The Esplanade • Lines: 75 (2 min walk)

Tram

Sherbourne Street • Lines: 503, 504A, 504B (3 min walk)
Jarvis Street • Lines: 503, 504A, 504B (4 min walk)

Metro

King • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Queen • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (18 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (20 min walk)