Toronto's First Post Office, Toronto

Name: Toronto's First Post Office
Address: 260 Adelaide St E, Toronto, M5A 1N1, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-865-1833

#256 among attractions in Toronto

Museum, Historical place, Georgian architecture, History museum

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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. After its initial use as a post office, it became part of a Roman Catholic boys' school and later a cold storage building. Located at 260 Adelaide Street East in downtown Toronto, the building now houses a museum and a full-service post office, run by the Town of York Historical Society. ()

Built: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'7"N, 79°22'13"W

Address

260 Adelaide St EDowntown Toronto (Old Town)Toronto M5A 1N1 Canada

Contact

+1 416-865-1833

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Toronto's First Post Office – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Young People's Theatre, Toronto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Toronto's First Post Office open?

Toronto's First Post Office is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Toronto's First Post Office?

Nearby attractions include Bank of Upper Canada Building, Toronto (1 min walk), Paul Bishop's House, Toronto (3 min walk), Daniel Brooke Building, Toronto (3 min walk), Trinity Square, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Toronto's First Post Office by public transport?

The nearest stations to Toronto's First Post Office:

Bus

Richmond Street East • Lines: 75 (3 min walk)
Adelaide Street East • Lines: 75 (3 min walk)

Tram

Jarvis Street • Lines: 503, 504A, 504B (4 min walk)
Sherbourne Street • Lines: 503, 504A, 504B (4 min walk)

Metro

King • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
Queen • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (19 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (22 min walk)