St. James Cemetery, Toronto

Name: St. James Cemetery
Address: Toronto, Canada

#491 among attractions in Toronto

Cemetery

Gallery (3)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

St. James' Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the oldest cemetery in Toronto that is still in use, having opened in 1844. It was originally the burial ground for the Cathedral Church of St. James, but it later became non-denominational. The main entrance to the cemetery is located at 635 Parliament Street, north of Wellesley Street East. Just to the west is the St. James Town neighbourhood, which is named after the cemetery. ()

Established: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 43°40'14"N, 79°22'5"W

Address

Downtown Toronto (Cabbagetown)Toronto Canada

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Toronto

Day trips

St. James Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allan Gardens, Maple Leaf Gardens, Paul Kane House, Riverdale Farm.

0.7 miSW
Exotic plants in a historic building
Allan Gardens, Toronto
18 min walk • Allan Gardens, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a peaceful retreat amid the bustling cityscape. This historic park, founded in 1858, spans over five acres and is renowned for its charming Victorian-era conservatory, which houses a...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
22 min walk • In the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands Maple Leaf Gardens, an iconic sports venue that has witnessed the triumphant roars of hockey fans and the thunderous applause of concert-goers for decades. Opened in 1931, this storied arena was the home of the Toronto Maple...
0.8 miSW
Park
Paul Kane House, Toronto
20 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.
0.5 miSE
Farm, Zoo
Riverdale Farm, Toronto
12 min walk • Riverdale Farm is a 3-hectare municipally operated farm in the heart of Cabbagetown, an urban neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is maintained by Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.
0.6 miE
Park
Riverdale Park East, Toronto
16 min walk • Riverdale Park is a large park spanning the Lower Don River in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, between Cabbagetown to the west and Broadview Avenue in Riverdale to the east.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Prince Edward Viaduct, Toronto
10 min walk • The Prince Edward Viaduct System, commonly referred to as the Bloor Viaduct, is the name of a truss arch bridge system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, connecting Bloor Street East, on the west side of the system, with Danforth Avenue on the east.
0.8 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
True Love Cafe, Toronto
22 min walk • George's Spaghetti House was a jazz club located at 290 Dundas Street East in Toronto.
0.6 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Luke's United Church, Toronto
15 min walk • Saint Luke's United Church is located at 353 Sherbourne Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally built across the street from the old site of Toronto General Hospital, it is now across from Allan Gardens. The building was originally home to Sherbourne Street Methodist Church, later Sherbourne United.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
18 min walk • The Danforth Music Hall is a music venue and event theatre on Danforth Avenue in the neighbourhood of Riverdale in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is served by Broadview station on the TTC's Bloor-Danforth line. The building was designated as a property of historic interest under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1985.
0.7 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Grace Toronto Church, Toronto
18 min walk • Grace Toronto Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation worshipping in the historic Old St. Andrew's Church building at 383 Jarvis Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.7 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Pub
St. Paul's, Toronto
18 min walk • St. Paul's Bloor Street is an Anglican church that is located at 227 Bloor Street East in Toronto, Ontario. It is the largest church in the Diocese of Toronto of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Rosedale Valley Bridge, Toronto (6 min walk), St. James Town, Toronto (7 min walk), Cabbagetown, Toronto (10 min walk), Necropolis Chapel, Toronto (10 min walk).

How to get to St. James Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Cemetery:

Bus

St James Avenue • Lines: 65, 94A, 94B (3 min walk)
Howard Street • Lines: 65, 94A, 94B (4 min walk)

Metro

Castle Frank • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Sherbourne • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Parliament Street • Lines: 306, 506 (12 min walk)
Carlton Street • Lines: 306, 506 (12 min walk)