The Orbit Room, Toronto

Name: The Orbit Room
Address: Toronto, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-535-0613

#352 among attractions in Toronto

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue, Rock club

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Facts and practical information

The Orbit Room was a Toronto bar owned by Rush lead guitarist Alex Lifeson and Tim Notter. The restaurant was managed by Tim Wilson. The venue was decorated in the style of a 1950s New York City cocktail lounge, and played host to many different kinds of live music; particularly R&B, funk, and jazz. It was located at 580-A College Street, within Toronto's "Little Italy" district, accessible by streetcar. They served some food; more on certain nights of the week. ()

Opened: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'19"N, 79°24'48"W

Address

West End (Palmerston)Toronto Canada

Contact

+1 416-535-0613

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Day trips

The Orbit Room – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mod Club Theatre, Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods Park, St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral.

~1620 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Mod Club Theatre, Toronto
8 min walk • In the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, the Mod Club Theatre stands as a beacon of contemporary culture and a testament to the city's vibrant music scene. This intimate venue, located at 722 College Street, has been a hub for live performances, dance nights,...
~460 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, Toronto
3 min walk • Little Italy, sometimes referred to as College Street West, is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses.
0.5 miS
Park, Sport complex
Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto
14 min walk • Trinity Bellwoods Park is a public park located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bordered by Queen Street West on the south and Dundas Street on the north.
~1750 ftE
Church
St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Toronto
9 min walk • St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral is a Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Ontario, Canada located on Bathurst Street just to the west of Kensington Market.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Harbord Street Bridge, Toronto
11 min walk • Harbord Street Bridge is one of two known bridges that once spanned Harbord Street over Garrison Creek in Toronto and was partially buried intact in the 20th Century.
~1410 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
College Street United Church, Toronto
7 min walk • College Street United Church is a United Church of Canada church at the corner of College and Bathurst Streets in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As of 1990 the church is part of the same structure as The Channel Club Condo at 456 College Street.
0.6 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Free Times Cafe, Toronto
15 min walk • The Free Times Cafe is a live music venue and restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The cafe was purchased by Judy Perly in 1980. The restaurant serves a menu of Jewish, Middle Eastern and Canadian food as well as all-day breakfast.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Koreatown, Toronto
17 min walk • Koreatown is an ethnic enclave within Seaton Village, a neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located along Bloor Street between Christie and Bathurst Streets, the area is known for its Korean business and restaurants.
~1320 ftN
Church
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto
7 min walk • The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a parish of the Anglican Church of Canada located in Toronto. It is named for Jesus' companion, Mary Magdalene, and is famous for its association with composer Healey Willan, who was organist and choirmaster for over four decades.
~730 ftE
Church
College Street Baptist Church, Toronto
4 min walk • College Street Baptist Church is a former church at the northwest corner of College Street and Palmerston Boulevard in the Little Italy neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.6 miE
Arty home to vintage shops and grocers
Kensington Market, Toronto
16 min walk • Kensington Market is a distinctive multicultural neighbourhood in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Market is an older neighbourhood and one of the city's most well-known. In November 2006, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Orbit Room?

Nearby attractions include Little Italy, Toronto (3 min walk), College Street Baptist Church, Toronto (4 min walk), St. Francis of Assisi, Toronto (4 min walk), Palmerston Boulevard, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to The Orbit Room by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Orbit Room:

Tram

Grace Street • Lines: 306, 506 (4 min walk)
Crawford Street • Lines: 306, 506 (8 min walk)

Bus

Manning Avenue • Lines: 94A (10 min walk)
Grace Street • Lines: 94A (10 min walk)

Metro

Christie • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)
Bathurst • Lines: 2 (19 min walk)