Congregation Knesseth Israel, Toronto

#429 among attractions in Toronto

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Congregation Knesseth Israel, also known as the Junction Shul, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its synagogue building is the oldest surviving in Toronto that is still in use, and was designated an Ontario Heritage site in 1984 under the Ontario Heritage Act. ()

Completed: 1913 (111 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 43°39'59"N, 79°28'31"W

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56 Maria StreetWest End (The Junction)Toronto Canada

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Congregation Knesseth Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hugh's Room, The Crossways, West Toronto Railpath, Runnymede United Church.

1.4 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Hugh's Room, Toronto
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto's vibrant cultural scene, Hugh's Room has been a cherished haven for music enthusiasts and performers alike. Known for its intimate atmosphere and exceptional acoustics, this venue has become a cornerstone of the city's folk and roots...
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Crossways, Toronto
35 min walk • The Crossways is a mixed-use residential/commercial complex in the west end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West. It stretches across most of a city block.
1.3 miE
Park
West Toronto Railpath, Toronto
32 min walk • The West Toronto Railpath is a multi-use trail in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, running from The Junction neighbourhood toward downtown Toronto. The Railpath was developed by the City of Toronto for bicycle and pedestrian use. Like Toronto's Beltline and Don Mills trails, it is an urban rail-to-trail project.
0.7 miS
Church
Runnymede United Church, Toronto
18 min walk • The Runnymede fire hall was operated by Toronto Fire Services, from 1928 to 2014. Then-mayor Rob Ford ordered the fire hall shut down, as a cost-saving measure.
1.1 miSE
Park, Universities and schools
High Park, Toronto
30 min walk • High Park Forest School is a former special school in High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was a school founded to provide a boost to children who were tubercular or had other physical detriments.
1.1 miS
Theater
Runnymede Theatre, Toronto
28 min walk • The Runnymede Theatre is a historic building located in Bloor West Village, an affluent west end Toronto neighbourhood. The building has operated as a vaudeville theatre, a movie theatre, a bingo hall, and a Chapters bookstore.
1.6 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Revue Cinema, Toronto
42 min walk • The Revue Cinema is a cinema in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built between late-1911 and early-1912, it is a designated 'heritage' site and is Toronto's oldest standing movie theatre in use for showing movies.
1.3 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Humber Cinemas, Toronto
33 min walk • Humber Cinemas, originally the Odeon Humber Theatre, was a movie theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The theatre was operated by the Odeon and Loews Cineplex chains until 2003. The theatre re-opened as an independent theatre in 2011 and operated until 2019 when it closed permanently.
1.3 miSW
Park
Étienne Brûlé Park, Toronto
32 min walk • Étienne Brûlé Park is located in the Humber River valley just north of Bloor Street West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is named after Étienne Brûlé, an early French explorer in the Toronto area. It is believed that Étienne Brûlé was the first European to see Lake Ontario in 1615, from a high point of land beside the Humber.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Stockyards, Toronto
15 min walk • Stock Yards Village is a shopping centre in The Junction neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located at Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue West. The mall was opened in March 2014 and is anchored by several major stores, including SportChek, Winners, and HomeSense.
0.4 miSE
Church
Portuguese Seventh-day Adventist Church, Toronto
11 min walk • The Portuguese Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Seventh-day Adventist church serving the Portuguese community of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congregation Knesseth Israel?

Nearby attractions include Runnymede Park, Toronto (6 min walk), Portuguese Seventh-day Adventist Church, Toronto (11 min walk), High Park North, Toronto (18 min walk), Runnymede United Church, Toronto (18 min walk).

How to get to Congregation Knesseth Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congregation Knesseth Israel:

Bus

Gilmour Avenue • Lines: 30, 30B (5 min walk)
Dundas Street West • Lines: 30, 30B (8 min walk)

Tram

Gunn's Loop • Lines: 512 (11 min walk)
Old Stock Yards • Lines: 512 (12 min walk)

Metro

High Park • Lines: 2 (25 min walk)
Runnymede • Lines: 2 (26 min walk)