St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto

Name: St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
Address: 65 Bond St, Toronto, M5B 1X1, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-364-0234

#66 among attractions in Toronto

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites

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St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto

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Facts and practical information

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada, and one of the oldest churches in Toronto. It is located at 65 Bond Street in Toronto's Garden District. St. Michael's was designed by William Thomas, designer of eight other churches in the city, and was primarily financed by Irish immigrants who resided in the area. The cathedral has a capacity of 1600. John Cochrane and Brothers undertook the work on the stone and stucco ornamentation of the interior. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalSpire height: 275 ftCoordinates: 43°39'18"N, 79°22'38"W

Address

65 Bond StDowntown Toronto (Garden District)Toronto M5B 1X1 Canada

Contact

+1 416-364-0234

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Day trips

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Atrium on Bay, Old City Hall, Hudson's Bay.

~1020 ftW
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...
~1540 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Atrium on Bay, Toronto
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, Atrium on Bay is a bustling shopping centre known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail offerings. With its central location at the corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets, Atrium on Bay is a magnet for both locals...
~1420 ftSW
Romanesque landmark with a clock tower
Old City Hall, Toronto
7 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...
~1550 ftSW
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Toronto
8 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...
~930 ftW
Outdoor hub for live entertainment
Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
5 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...
~430 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mackenzie House, Toronto
3 min walk • Mackenzie House is a historic building and museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that was the last home of William Lyon Mackenzie, the city's first mayor. It is now a museum operated by the City of Toronto's Museum and Heritage Services.
~920 ftSW
Theater, Edwardian architecture, Historical place
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto
5 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.
~640 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Massey Hall, Toronto
4 min walk • Massey Hall is a performing arts theatre in the Garden District of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The theatre was designed to seat 3,500 patrons, but after extensive renovations in the 1940s it now seats up to 2,765.
~660 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto
4 min walk • The Ed Mirvish Theatre, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, is a historic film and play theatre in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~1140 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Shopping centre
The Tenor, Toronto
6 min walk • The Tenor is a retail, office and entertainment complex development on the north-east corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~1470 ftS
Park, Garden
Cloud Gardens, Toronto
8 min walk • Cloud Gardens or "Bay Adelaide Park" and "Cloud Gardens Conservatory" is a small park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It extends from the south side Richmond Street to the north side of Temperance Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street, on 0.6 acres of land.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica?

Nearby attractions include Bond Street Baptist Church, Toronto (2 min walk), Metropolitan United Church, Toronto (2 min walk), Mackenzie House, Toronto (3 min walk), Massey Hall, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica:

Tram

Church Street • Lines: 501, 501;301, 505 (4 min walk)

Metro

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

Bus

Hagerman Street • Lines: 19 (8 min walk)
Albert Street • Lines: 19 (8 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (19 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (27 min walk)