Sherbourne Blockhouse, Toronto

#250 among attractions in Toronto

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Following the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada Sir George Arthur directed the construction of a Sherbourne Blockhouse, and a ring of six other blockhouses -- to guard the approaches to Toronto in case there was another rebellion. The Sherbourne Blockhouse was located at the northern end of Sherbourne Street, at the current intersection with Bloor, just south of the Rosedale Ravine. ()

Coordinates: 43°40'22"N, 79°22'37"W

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Midtown (Rosedale)Toronto Canada

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Sherbourne Blockhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mink Mile, Maple Leaf Gardens, Manulife Centre, Paul Kane House.

0.7 miW
Shopping district, Shopping
Mink Mile, Toronto
18 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...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
20 min walk • In the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands Maple Leaf Gardens, an iconic sports venue that has witnessed the triumphant roars of hockey fans and the thunderous applause of concert-goers for decades. Opened in 1931, this storied arena was the home of the Toronto Maple...
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Manulife Centre, Toronto
16 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.
0.6 miSW
Park
Paul Kane House, Toronto
15 min walk • The Paul Kane House is a heritage structure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Paul Kane, an important early Canadian artist, purchased the property in 1853 and built a cottage on the site.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Prince Edward Viaduct, Toronto
18 min walk • The Prince Edward Viaduct System, commonly referred to as the Bloor Viaduct, is the name of a truss arch bridge system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, connecting Bloor Street East, on the west side of the system, with Danforth Avenue on the east.
0.7 miW
Park
Yorkville, Toronto
18 min walk • Yorkville is a neighbourhood and former village in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west, and it is considered part of "The Annex" neighbourhood officially.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Masonic Temple, Toronto
15 min walk • The Masonic Temple is a hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north-west corner of Davenport Road and Yonge Street.
0.5 miSW
Skyscraper
The One, Toronto
14 min walk • The One is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When completed, it will be the tallest building in Canada.
~1350 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Pub
St. Paul's, Toronto
7 min walk • St. Paul's Bloor Street is an Anglican church that is located at 227 Bloor Street East in Toronto, Ontario. It is the largest church in the Diocese of Toronto of the Anglican Church of Canada.
~1730 ftW
Skyscraper
One Bloor, Toronto
9 min walk • One Bloor, previously One Bloor East and Number One Bloor, is a mixed-use skyscraper at the intersection of Bloor Street and Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.5 miSW
Skyscraper
Casa Condominio Residenza, Toronto
13 min walk • Casa Condominio Residenza, or The CASA, is a high-rise condominium building at 33 Charles Street East near the intersection of Bloor Street and Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sherbourne Blockhouse?

Nearby attractions include Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Toronto (3 min walk), Rosedale, Toronto (7 min walk), St. Paul's, Toronto (7 min walk), Rosedale Valley Bridge, Toronto (9 min walk).

How to get to Sherbourne Blockhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sherbourne Blockhouse:

Bus

Bloor Street East • Lines: 75 (2 min walk)
Maple Avenue • Lines: 75 (4 min walk)

Metro

Sherbourne • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Castle Frank • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Sherbourne Street • Lines: 306, 506 (18 min walk)
Ontario Street • Lines: 306, 506 (19 min walk)