Canada's Walk of Fame, Toronto

Name: Canada's Walk of Fame
Address: King Street West, Toronto, Canada

#495 among attractions in Toronto

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Facts and practical information

Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of Canadians who have excelled in their respective fields. It is a series of maple leaf-like stars embedded in 13 designated blocks' worth of sidewalks in Toronto in front of Roy Thomson Hall, The Princess of Wales Theatre, and The Royal Alexandra Theatre on King Street as well as Simcoe Street. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°38'50"N, 79°23'13"W

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King Street WestDowntown Toronto (Entertainment District)Toronto Canada

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Canada's Walk of Fame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Canadian Place, Campbell House, St. Patrick's Market, Sun Life Centre.

~1530 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
First Canadian Place, Toronto
8 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...
~1460 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
8 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.
~1490 ftNW
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.
~480 ftNE
Tower, Modernist architecture
Sun Life Centre, Toronto
3 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.
~1280 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
7 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.
~1000 ftS
Museum
CBC Museum, Toronto
5 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.
~190 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
1 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.
~240 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
2 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.
~1370 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Four Seasons Centre, Toronto
7 min walk • The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is a 2,071-seat theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located at the southeast corner of University Avenue and Queen Street West, across from Osgoode Hall.
~250 ftE
Park
Simcoe Place, Toronto
2 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.
~940 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canada's Walk of Fame?

Nearby attractions include Toronto Entertainment District, Toronto (1 min walk), Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto (1 min walk), Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto (2 min walk), Simcoe Place, Toronto (2 min walk).

How to get to Canada's Walk of Fame by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canada's Walk of Fame:

Tram

John Street • Lines: 504A, 504B (5 min walk)
University Avenue, St. Andrew Station • Lines: 504A, 504B (3 min walk)

Metro

St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Bus

King Street West • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)
Adelaide Street West • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (10 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 (27 min walk)