OCAD University, Toronto

Name: OCAD University
Address: 100 McCaul St, Toronto, M5T 1W1, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-977-6000

#53 among attractions in Toronto

Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

Ontario College of Art & Design University, commonly known as OCAD University, is a public university of art and design located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is adjacent to the Art Gallery of Ontario, within the Grange Park neighbourhood. The school is Canada's largest and oldest educational institution for art and design. OCAD U offers courses through the Faculties of Art, Design, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and alternative programs. The enabling legislation is the Ontario College of Art and Design University Act, 2002. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1876 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'11"N, 79°23'28"W

Address

100 McCaul StDowntown Toronto (Grange Park)Toronto M5T 1W1 Canada

Contact

+1 416-977-6000

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Day trips

OCAD University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of Ontario, Law Society of Ontario Archives, Campbell House, St. Patrick's Market.

~410 ftNW
Famous Canadian art and Gehry renovation
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
2 min walk • The Art Gallery of Ontario, located in the heart of Toronto, is one of the most distinguished art museums in North America. With a collection exceeding 95,000 works, it offers a breathtaking panorama of artistic heritage, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary art...
~1510 ftE
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
8 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.
~1260 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
7 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.
~1040 ftS
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
6 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.
~1640 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
8 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.
~390 ftSW
Park, Neighbourhood
Grange Park, Toronto
2 min walk • Grange Park is a prominent and well-used public park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located south of the Art Gallery of Ontario, beside the Ontario College of Art and Design University, and north of University Settlement House, at the north end of John Street.
~1740 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Four Seasons Centre, Toronto
9 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.
~620 ftN
Church
St. Patrick's Church, Toronto
4 min walk • St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church on McCaul Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the church for the city's fifth oldest Roman Catholic parish. St. Patrick subway station nearby and the adjacent St. Patrick Street were named after the church. St. Patrick's is the home of the Canadian National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
~340 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Grange, Toronto
2 min walk • The Grange is a historic Georgian manor in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It was the first home of the Art Museum of Toronto. Today, it is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario. The structure was built in 1817, making it the 12th oldest surviving building in Toronto and the oldest remaining brick house.
~1550 ftE
Architecture, Historical place, Palladian architecture
Osgoode Hall, Toronto
8 min walk • Osgoode Hall is a landmark building in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original 2+1⁄2-storey building was started in 1829 and finished in 1832 from a design by John Ewart and William Warren Baldwin.
~1290 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto
7 min walk • The Textile Museum of Canada, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a museum dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and documentation of textiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is OCAD University open?

OCAD University is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 12 am
Tuesday 7:30 am - 12 am
Wednesday 7:30 am - 12 am
Thursday 7:30 am - 12 am
Friday 7:30 am - 12 am
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to OCAD University?

Nearby attractions include The Grange, Toronto (2 min walk), Grange Park, Toronto (2 min walk), Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto (2 min walk), Feminist Art Gallery, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to OCAD University by public transport?

The nearest stations to OCAD University:

Tram

McCaul Street • Lines: 505 (3 min walk)
Beverley Street • Lines: 505 (4 min walk)

Metro

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

Bus

Hagerman Street • Lines: 19 (11 min walk)
Dundas Street West • Lines: 19 (11 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (21 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (31 min walk)