Victoria University, Toronto

Name: Victoria University
Address: 71 Queens Park Cres. E, Toronto, M5S 1K7, Canada
Telephone: (416) 585-4470

#354 among attractions in Toronto

Romanesque architecture, Universities and schools, Library

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Facts and practical information

Victoria University is a federated college of the University of Toronto, founded in 1836 and named in honour of Queen Victoria. It is commonly called Victoria College, informally Vic, after the original academic component that now forms its undergraduate division. Since 1928, Victoria College has retained secular studies in the liberal arts and sciences while Emmanuel College has functioned as its postgraduate theological college. Victoria operated as an independent institution until its federation with the University of Toronto in 1890, relocating from Cobourg to Toronto. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1836 (188 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'54"N, 79°23'26"W

Address

71 Queens Park Cres. EDowntown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto M5S 1K7 Canada

Contact

(416) 585-4470

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Day trips

Victoria University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Ontario Museum, Mink Mile, Manulife Centre, Philosopher's Walk.

~1710 ftNW
Huge range of culture and nature exhibits
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
9 min walk • The Royal Ontario Museum, often referred to as the ROM, is a premier cultural and historical beacon in the heart of Toronto, Canada. This illustrious institution is not only the largest museum in the country but also ranks among the top museums in the world dedicated...
~1720 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Mink Mile, Toronto
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, the Mink Mile is an iconic shopping district that boasts a reputation as one of North America's most luxurious stretches of retail. This prestigious boulevard, situated along Bloor Street between Yonge Street and Avenue Road, is...
~1660 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Manulife Centre, Toronto
9 min walk • The Manulife Centre is located on the southeast corner of Bay and Bloor streets, along the Mink Mile and adjacent to the southern edge of the Yorkville district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~1460 ftNW
Hiking, Park, Quad
Philosopher's Walk, Toronto
8 min walk • Philosopher's Walk is a scenic footpath located in the St George campus of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. It runs in the north–south direction along the ravine landscape created by Taddle Creek, once a natural waterway that was buried during the Industrial Age and is now flowing underground.
~1710 ftSW
Museum
University College, Toronto
9 min walk • University College, popularly referred to as UC, is a constituent college of the University of Toronto, created in 1853 specifically as an institution of higher learning free of religious affiliation.
~1350 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Gardiner Museum, Toronto
7 min walk • The George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art is a ceramics museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The museum is situated within University of Toronto's St. George campus, in downtown Toronto. The 4,299.2-square-metre museum building was designed by Keith Wagland, with further expansions and renovations done by KPMB Architects.
~1120 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Hart House, Toronto
6 min walk • Hart House is a student activity centre at the University of Toronto. Established in 1919, it is one of the earliest North American student centres, being the location of student debates and conferences since its construction.
~510 ftW
Memorial, Park, National park
Queen's Park, Toronto
3 min walk • Queen's Park is an urban park in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1860 by Edward, Prince of Wales, it was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The park is the site of the Ontario Legislative Building, which houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
~900 ftS
Romanesque architecture, Architecture
Ontario Legislative Building, Toronto
5 min walk • The Ontario Legislative Building is a structure in central Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and the viceregal suite of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and offices for members of the provincial parliament.
~690 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Basil's Church, Toronto
4 min walk • St. Basil's Church, built in 1856, is the founding church of the Congregation of St. Basil in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the college church of St. Michael's College, Toronto, and a parish church serving a large local congregation.
~1320 ftS
Memorial
Ontario Veterans' Memorial, Toronto
7 min walk • Ontario Veterans' War Memorial is a 30-metre-long granite wall located on the front south lawn of Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The wall was designed by Allan Harding MacKay and landscape architectural firm Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria University?

Nearby attractions include Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto (2 min walk), Queen's Park, Toronto (3 min walk), St. Michael's College, Toronto (4 min walk), St. Basil's Church, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to Victoria University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria University:

Bus

Queen's Park Crescent East • Lines: 94A (3 min walk)
Wellesley Street West • Lines: 94A (4 min walk)

Metro

Museum • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Wellesley • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Tram

Queen's Park • Lines: 306, 506 (9 min walk)
Elizabeth Street • Lines: 306, 506 (9 min walk)