Daniel Brooke Building, Toronto

Name: Daniel Brooke Building
Address: Toronto, Canada

#523 among attractions in Toronto

Georgian architecture

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Daniel Brooke Building is a 19th-century Georgian building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada located on the northeast corner of Jarvis Street and King Street. The building is one of the last remaining buildings of the old Town of York. Built in 1833 for owners Daniel Brooke and John Murchison, it was rebuilt before 1849 and damaged by the Toronto Fire of 1849. ()

Completed: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'3"N, 79°22'18"W

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Downtown Toronto (Old Town)Toronto Canada

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Daniel Brooke Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Lawrence Market, Cathedral Church of St. James, Meridian Hall, Toronto Sculpture Garden.

~620 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, St. Lawrence Market is not merely a destination; it is an institution that embodies the city's rich history and vibrant culinary scene. With roots dating back to the early 1800s, this bustling market has become a cornerstone for...
~590 ftW
19-century Gothic Revival cathedral
Cathedral Church of St. James, Toronto
3 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. James is an Anglican cathedral in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the location of the oldest congregation in the city, with the parish being established in 1797.
~1880 ftSW
Theater, Modernist architecture
Meridian Hall, Toronto
10 min walk • Meridian Hall is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, and it is the country's largest soft-seat theatre. The facility was constructed for the City of Toronto municipal government and is currently managed by TO Live, an arms-length agency and registered charity created by the city.
~600 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Toronto Sculpture Garden, Toronto
3 min walk • The Toronto Sculpture Garden is located at 115 King Street East in a small 80 by 100 foot park directly across the street from Cathedral Church of St. James, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.4 miW
Theater, Edwardian architecture, Historical place
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto
11 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.
~1150 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture, Neighbourhood
Gooderham Building, Toronto
6 min walk • The Gooderham Building, also known as the Flatiron Building, is an historic office building at 49 Wellington Street East in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the eastern edge of the city's Financial District in the St.
~1360 ftSW
Park
Berczy Park, Toronto
7 min walk • Berczy Park is a small park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The park is triangular in shape, bounded by Scott Street, Front Street and Wellington Street.
~810 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Young People's Theatre, Toronto
4 min walk • Young People's Theatre is a Canadian producer of theatre for youth and Toronto's oldest not-for-profit theatre company. Founded in 1966 by Susan Douglas Rubeš, YPT originally operated out of the now-demolished Colonnade Theatre on Bloor Street.
~1720 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Metropolitan United Church, Toronto
9 min walk • Metropolitan United Church is a historic Neo-Gothic style church in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the largest and most prominent churches of the United Church of Canada.
~570 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, Georgian architecture
Toronto's First Post Office, Toronto
3 min walk • Toronto's First Post Office is a historic post office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the oldest purpose-built post office in Canada that functioned as a department of the British Royal Mail, and the only surviving example.
~430 ftS
Park, Farmer's market, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market North, Toronto
3 min walk • St. Lawrence Market North is a public market in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It hosts a variety of markets, including a farmers' market, an antique market and Christmas trees daily from mid-Nov. to Dec. 24. The site has been a farmer's market since 1803.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Daniel Brooke Building?

Nearby attractions include St. Lawrence Market North, Toronto (3 min walk), Bank of Upper Canada Building, Toronto (3 min walk), Toronto's First Post Office, Toronto (3 min walk), Cathedral Church of St. James, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Daniel Brooke Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daniel Brooke Building:

Tram

Jarvis Street • Lines: 503, 504A, 504B (2 min walk)
Church Street • Lines: 503, 504A, 504B (5 min walk)

Bus

Lower Jarvis Street • Lines: 121 (5 min walk)
King Street East • Lines: 75 (5 min walk)

Metro

King • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Queen • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (16 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (20 min walk)