Toronto Reference Library, Toronto

Name: Toronto Reference Library
Address: 789 Yonge St, Toronto, M4W 2G8, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-922-3700

#422 among attractions in Toronto

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Facts and practical information

The Toronto Reference Library is a public reference library in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The library is located on the corner of Yonge Street and Asquith Avenue, within the Yorkville neighbourhood of downtown Toronto. The Toronto Reference Library is the largest and most visited branch of Toronto Public Library. ()

Opened: 2 November 1977 (47 years ago)Coordinates: 43°40'19"N, 79°23'12"W

Address

789 Yonge StMidtown (Yorkville)Toronto M4W 2G8 Canada

Contact

+1 416-922-3700

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Day trips

Toronto Reference Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Ontario Museum, Mink Mile, Manulife Centre, Philosopher's Walk.

0.5 miSW
Huge range of culture and nature exhibits
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
13 min walk • The Royal Ontario Museum, often referred to as the ROM, is a premier cultural and historical beacon in the heart of Toronto, Canada. This illustrious institution is not only the largest museum in the country but also ranks among the top museums in the world dedicated...
~1250 ftSW
Shopping district, Shopping
Mink Mile, Toronto
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, the Mink Mile is an iconic shopping district that boasts a reputation as one of North America's most luxurious stretches of retail. This prestigious boulevard, situated along Bloor Street between Yonge Street and Avenue Road, is...
~1080 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Manulife Centre, Toronto
6 min walk • The Manulife Centre is located on the southeast corner of Bay and Bloor streets, along the Mink Mile and adjacent to the southern edge of the Yorkville district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.5 miSW
Hiking, Park, Quad
Philosopher's Walk, Toronto
14 min walk • Philosopher's Walk is a scenic footpath located in the St George campus of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. It runs in the north–south direction along the ravine landscape created by Taddle Creek, once a natural waterway that was buried during the Industrial Age and is now flowing underground.
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Gym
Yorkville Village, Toronto
11 min walk • Yorkville Village is a shopping mall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the Yorkville neighbourhood, along Avenue Road, north of Bloor Street. Prior to its redevelopment which concluded on January 25, 2016, it was known as Hazelton Lanes.
0.4 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Church of the Redeemer, Toronto
11 min walk • The Church of the Redeemer is an Anglican church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The small church is prominently located at the intersection of Bloor Street and Avenue Road, near the Royal Ontario Museum.
0.5 miSE
Park
Paul Kane House, Toronto
13 min walk • The Paul Kane House is a heritage structure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Paul Kane, an important early Canadian artist, purchased the property in 1853 and built a cottage on the site.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Gardiner Museum, Toronto
11 min walk • The George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art is a ceramics museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The museum is situated within University of Toronto's St. George campus, in downtown Toronto. The 4,299.2-square-metre museum building was designed by Keith Wagland, with further expansions and renovations done by KPMB Architects.
~940 ftW
Park
Yorkville, Toronto
5 min walk • Yorkville is a neighbourhood and former village in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west, and it is considered part of "The Annex" neighbourhood officially.
~610 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Masonic Temple, Toronto
3 min walk • The Masonic Temple is a hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north-west corner of Davenport Road and Yonge Street.
0.4 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Basil's Church, Toronto
11 min walk • St. Basil's Church, built in 1856, is the founding church of the Congregation of St. Basil in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the college church of St. Michael's College, Toronto, and a parish church serving a large local congregation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Toronto Reference Library open?

Toronto Reference Library is open:

Monday 7 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 7 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Toronto Reference Library?

Nearby attractions include Toronto Public Library, Toronto (1 min walk), Mideastro Yorkville, Toronto (2 min walk), Hudson's Bay Centre, Toronto (3 min walk), Masonic Temple, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Toronto Reference Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Toronto Reference Library:

Metro

Bloor-Yonge • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Bay • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Bus

Bloor Street West • Lines: 19 (6 min walk)
Davenport Road • Lines: 19 (6 min walk)

Tram

Yonge Street • Lines: 306, 506 (20 min walk)
Bay Street • Lines: 306, 506 (20 min walk)