Adam Beck Memorial, Toronto

Name: Adam Beck Memorial
Address: Toronto, Canada

#545 among attractions in Toronto

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The Adam Beck Memorial is a memorial in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in honour of the founder of Ontario Hydro, Sir Adam Beck. It is located in the landscaped median of University Avenue just south of Queen Street West. Designed by sculptor Emanuel Hahn, the monument was the first place entry in a design competition for a memorial to commemorate Adam Beck. It was unveiled in 1934. ()

Unveiled: 1934Coordinates: 43°39'2"N, 79°23'11"W

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Downtown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto Canada

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Adam Beck Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Canadian Place, City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square, Law Society of Ontario Archives.

~1380 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
First Canadian Place, Toronto
7 min walk • First Canadian Place stands as a monument to commerce and culture in the heart of Toronto's bustling financial district. This towering skyscraper, reaching an impressive height of 298 meters, is not only a prominent feature of the city's skyline but also a central hub...
~1270 ftNE
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.
~1040 ftNE
Public gathering place with winter rink
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
6 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.
~580 ftN
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.
~1420 ftNE
Memorial
Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto
7 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.
~320 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
2 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.
~1010 ftNE
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
5 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.
~1090 ftW
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
6 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.
~980 ftS
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.
~1050 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Archer, Toronto
6 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 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adam Beck Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Four Seasons Centre, Toronto (2 min walk), South African War Memorial, Toronto (2 min walk), Campbell House, Toronto (2 min walk), Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Adam Beck Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adam Beck Memorial:

Metro

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

Tram

University Avenue • Lines: 501, 501;301 (1 min walk)
York Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (3 min walk)

Bus

Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)
Albert Street • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (13 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (24 min walk)
Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (33 min walk)