Chinatown, Toronto

Name: Chinatown
Address: Dundas St W between Spadina Ave and Beverly St, Toronto, Canada

#304 among attractions in Toronto

Interesting neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Chinatown, Toronto known also as Downtown Chinatown or West Chinatown is a Chinese ethnic enclave located in the city's downtown core of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is centred at the intersections of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street, West. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°39'12"N, 79°23'52"W

Address

Dundas St W between Spadina Ave and Beverly StDowntown Toronto (Grange Park)Toronto Canada

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Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of Ontario, El Mocambo, OCAD University, St. Patrick's Market.

~1350 ftE
Famous Canadian art and Gehry renovation
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
7 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...
~1700 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
El Mocambo, Toronto
9 min walk • El Mocambo is a legendary live music venue nestled in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, known for its rich history and contribution to the city's vibrant music scene. Since its establishment, it has been a cultural beacon, hosting an array of artists and bands that have...
~1720 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools
OCAD University, Toronto
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
12 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.
~670 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, Synagogue
Anshei Minsk, Toronto
4 min walk • Anshei Minsk is a synagogue in the Kensington Market neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1912 by poor Jewish immigrants from what is now Belarus, which at the time was part of the Russian Empire.
~1490 ftE
Park, Neighbourhood
Grange Park, Toronto
8 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.
~1860 ftE
Church
St. Patrick's Church, Toronto
9 min walk • St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church on McCaul Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the church for the city's fifth oldest Roman Catholic parish. St. Patrick subway station nearby and the adjacent St. Patrick Street were named after the church. St. Patrick's is the home of the Canadian National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
~1370 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Grange, Toronto
7 min walk • The Grange is a historic Georgian manor in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It was the first home of the Art Museum of Toronto. Today, it is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario. The structure was built in 1817, making it the 12th oldest surviving building in Toronto and the oldest remaining brick house.
~1580 ftS
Nightlife
Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
8 min walk • The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore.
~1760 ftS
Monuments and statues
Secret Swing, Toronto
9 min walk • Swingsite was an art installation that consisted of a playground swing hanging in the narrow space between two buildings in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The swing was accessed by way of the alley behind Queen Street West, which is known as one of Toronto's best graffiti galleries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include Standard Theatre, Toronto (1 min walk), Anshei Minsk, Toronto (4 min walk), Carlos Bulosan Theatre, Toronto (5 min walk), Videofag, Toronto (5 min walk).

How to get to Chinatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinatown:

Tram

Spadina Avenue • Lines: 505 (2 min walk)
Dundas Street West • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (2 min walk)

Metro

St. Patrick • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Bus

Dundas Street West • Lines: 19 (19 min walk)
Spadina Avenue • Lines: 94A (19 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (27 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (37 min walk)