Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

Name: Nathan Phillips Square
Address: 100 Queen St W, Toronto, M5H 2N1, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-203-2600

#62 among attractions in Toronto

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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Facts and practical information

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. The square was designed by the City Hall's architect Viljo Revell and landscape architect Richard Strong. It opened in 1965. The square is the site of concerts, art displays, a weekly farmers' market, the winter festival of lights, and other public events, including demonstrations. During the winter months, the reflecting pool is converted into an ice rink for ice skating. The square attracts an estimated 1.5 million visitors yearly. With an area of 4.85 hectares, it is Canada's largest city square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°39'9"N, 79°23'1"W

Address

100 Queen St WDowntown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto M5H 2N1 Canada

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+1 416-203-2600

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Nathan Phillips Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Old City Hall, Hudson's Bay, Yonge-Dundas Square.

~960 ftNE
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...
~690 ftE
Romanesque landmark with a clock tower
Old City Hall, Toronto
4 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...
~820 ftE
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Toronto
4 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...
~1290 ftNE
Outdoor hub for live entertainment
Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
7 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...
~240 ftNE
Landmark complex and office of the mayor
City Hall, Toronto
2 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.
~580 ftW
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
3 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.
~570 ftE
Memorial
Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto
3 min walk • The Old City Hall Cenotaph is a cenotaph located at the front steps of Old City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally built after World War I to commemorate Torontonians who lost their lives in services for Canada, the memorial also commemorates those who died in World War II and the Korean War.
~1100 ftSW
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.
~40 ftS
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
1 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.
~1130 ftE
Theater, Edwardian architecture, Historical place
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto
6 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.
~150 ftNW
Monuments and statues
The Archer, Toronto
1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nathan Phillips Square?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Toronto, Toronto (1 min walk), 3D Toronto sign, Toronto (1 min walk), The Archer, Toronto (1 min walk), City Hall, Toronto (2 min walk).

How to get to Nathan Phillips Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nathan Phillips Square:

Bus

Albert Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)

Tram

Bay Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (4 min walk)
York Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (4 min walk)

Metro

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

Train

Toronto Union Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (25 min walk)