Metro Hall, Toronto

Name: Metro Hall
Address: Toronto, Canada

#813 among attractions in Toronto

Modernist architecture, Skyscraper, Postmodern architecture

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Metro Hall is a 27-storey Postmodern-style office tower at the corner of Wellington and John Street in the downtown core of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It looks out onto Pecaut Square. Part of the three-tower Metro Centre complex, the building was completed in 1992 to house the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and its employees. The building is now used by the City of Toronto following municipal consolidation in 1998. ()

Completed: 1992 (32 years ago)Architectural style: PostmodernismFloors: 27Coordinates: 43°38'46"N, 79°23'18"W

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Downtown Toronto (Entertainment District)Toronto Canada

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Metro Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, St. Patrick's Market, Sun Life Centre.

~1350 ftS
Iconic tower with a revolving restaurant
CN Tower, Toronto
7 min walk • The CN Tower, an iconic landmark in Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to both human ingenuity and the spirit of innovation. Soaring to a height of 553.3 meters, the tower held the title of the world's tallest free-standing structure for 32 years after its...
~1420 ftSE
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
7 min walk • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a captivating underwater world nestled in the heart of Toronto. This expansive aquatic exhibit, which opened its doors in 2013, has quickly become one of the city's premier attractions. With a mission to provide a fun and educational...
~1640 ftN
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.
~970 ftNE
Tower, Modernist architecture
Sun Life Centre, Toronto
5 min walk • The Sun Life Centre in Toronto, Ontario was built in 1984 to house the Toronto operations of Sun Life Financial, serving as the insurance company's global headquarters until 2017.
~1230 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
6 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.
~650 ftS
Museum
CBC Museum, Toronto
4 min walk • The CBC Museum was dedicated to the preserving the physical heritage and archival materials relating to the history of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
~510 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
3 min walk • The Royal Alexandra Theatre, commonly known as the Royal Alex, is a theatre in Toronto, Ontario, located near King and Simcoe Street. Built in 1907, the 1,244-seat Royal Alex is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America.
~530 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
3 min walk • Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located downtown in the city's entertainment district, it is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Toronto Defiant.
~730 ftNE
Park
Simcoe Place, Toronto
4 min walk • Simcoe Place is an office building and shopping centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The tower 148 metres with 33 floors. It was completed by architects Carlos A Ott and NORR in 1995. The late-Modernist building was built by developer Cadillac Fairview.
~620 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto
4 min walk • TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the first five floors of the Bell Lightbox and Festival Tower on the north west corner of King Street and John Street.
~450 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto
3 min walk • The Princess of Wales Theatre is a 2,000-seat live theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on King Street West, in Toronto's downtown Entertainment District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metro Hall?

Nearby attractions include David Pecaut Square, Toronto (2 min walk), Mirvish+Gehry, Toronto (3 min walk), Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto (3 min walk), Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Metro Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metro Hall:

Tram

John Street • Lines: 504A, 504B (3 min walk)
Blue Jays Way • Lines: 504A, 504B (5 min walk)

Metro

St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (11 min walk)

Bus

King Street West • Lines: 19 (12 min walk)
Front Street West • Lines: 19 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (20 min walk)
Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (25 min walk)