Royal Canadian Military Institute, Toronto

Name: Royal Canadian Military Institute
Address: Toronto, Canada

#515 among attractions in Toronto

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Royal Canadian Military Institute, Toronto

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The Royal Canadian Military Institute is a private members’ organization located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded as the Canadian Military Institute on January 14, 1890. General Sir William Dillon Otter set the founding principles: "to provide in an Institute for the defence forces of Canada a Library, museum and club for the purposes of the promotion of military art, science and literature, to gather and preserve the records of the defence forces, and develop its specialized field in Canadian history." The motto of the RCMI is Fidelis Per Manere. ()

Coordinates: 43°39'15"N, 79°23'19"W

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Downtown Toronto (Grange Park)Toronto Canada

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Royal Canadian Military Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of Ontario, Atrium on Bay, City Hall, OCAD University.

~1100 ftW
Famous Canadian art and Gehry renovation
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
6 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...
~1770 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Atrium on Bay, Toronto
9 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...
~1440 ftE
Landmark complex and office of the mayor
City Hall, Toronto
7 min walk • Toronto City Hall is an iconic landmark located at the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. This modernist building, designed by Finnish architect Viljo Revell, officially opened in 1965 and has since become a symbol of the city.
~800 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools
OCAD University, Toronto
4 min walk • 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.
~1420 ftSE
Public gathering place with winter rink
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
7 min walk • Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street, and is named for Nathan Phillips, mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962.
~1060 ftSE
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
6 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.
~1140 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
6 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.
~1440 ftSE
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
7 min walk • The 3D Toronto sign, officially the 3D TORONTO sign and commonly known as the Toronto sign, is an illuminated three-dimensional sign in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that spells the city's name.
~1480 ftS
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
8 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.
~1280 ftE
Monuments and statues
The Archer, Toronto
7 min walk • Three Way Piece No.2: Archer is a large sculpture by the British artist Henry Moore. Two casts exist: cast 1 in Toronto, cast 2 owned by the National Gallery, Berlin. The work is 340 cm long and 325 cm high.
~1170 ftSW
Park, Neighbourhood
Grange Park, Toronto
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Canadian Military Institute?

Nearby attractions include Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto (3 min walk), St. Patrick's Church, Toronto (4 min walk), Toronto Courthouse, Toronto (4 min walk), OCAD University, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Canadian Military Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Canadian Military Institute:

Tram

University Avenue • Lines: 505 (2 min walk)
McCaul Street • Lines: 505 (4 min walk)

Metro

St. Patrick • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Dundas Street West • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)
Hagerman Street • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (20 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (30 min walk)