The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Toronto

Name: The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
Address: Toronto, Canada

#337 among attractions in Toronto

Museum, Military museum

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The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Toronto

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The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada is a Primary Reserve regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces, based in Toronto. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. It is the only reserve regiment in Canada to currently have a parachute role. The regiment consists of the reserve battalion, the Regimental Association, and the Regimental Band and Bugles. The official abbreviation is The QOR of C, but the name is often abbreviated to QOR. ()

Coordinates: 43°39'17"N, 79°22'22"W

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Downtown Toronto (Moss Park)Toronto Canada

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The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Lawrence Market, Yonge-Dundas Square, St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Cathedral Church of St. James.

0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
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0.4 miW
Outdoor hub for live entertainment
Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
10 min walk • Yonge-Dundas Square, a vibrant and bustling hub in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is a premier destination for live music and cultural events. Often referred to as the city's answer to New York's Times Square, this public space is a modern confluence of art, commerce...
~1120 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto
6 min walk • St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada, and one of the oldest churches in Toronto. It is located at 65 Bond Street in Toronto's Garden District. St.
~1520 ftS
19-century Gothic Revival cathedral
Cathedral Church of St. James, Toronto
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~1760 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Toronto Sculpture Garden, Toronto
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~1490 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mackenzie House, Toronto
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~1800 ftW
Theater, Edwardian architecture, Historical place
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto
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~1630 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Massey Hall, Toronto
8 min walk • Massey Hall is a performing arts theatre in the Garden District of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The theatre was designed to seat 3,500 patrons, but after extensive renovations in the 1940s it now seats up to 2,765.
~1780 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto
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~1460 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
True Love Cafe, Toronto
8 min walk • George's Spaghetti House was a jazz club located at 290 Dundas Street East in Toronto.
~1950 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Young People's Theatre, Toronto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada?

Nearby attractions include 48th Highlanders of Canada, Toronto (1 min walk), Metropolitan United Church, Toronto (5 min walk), St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto (6 min walk), Bank of Upper Canada Building, Toronto (6 min walk).

How to get to The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada:

Tram

Jarvis Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (2 min walk)
Sherbourne Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (5 min walk)

Bus

Queen Street East • Lines: 75 (5 min walk)
Shuter Street • Lines: 75 (5 min walk)

Metro

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

Train

Toronto Union Station (21 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (26 min walk)