No. 8 Hose Station, Toronto

Name: No. 8 Hose Station
Address: Toronto, Canada

#714 among attractions in Toronto

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Facts and practical information

The No. 8 Hose Station is a small fire hall that is a Toronto landmark. It is located on College Street at Bellevue and marks the northern end of Kensington Market and serves the Chinatown area at Spadina and Dundas. ()

Coordinates: 43°39'25"N, 79°24'17"W

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Downtown Toronto (Kensington Market)Toronto Canada

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Day trips

No. 8 Hose Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Mocambo, Little Italy, Anshei Minsk, St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral.

~1240 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
El Mocambo, Toronto
6 min walk • El Mocambo is a legendary live music venue nestled in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, known for its rich history and contribution to the city's vibrant music scene. Since its establishment, it has been a cultural beacon, hosting an array of artists and bands that have...
0.5 miW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, Toronto
14 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.
~1650 ftSE
Romanesque architecture, Synagogue
Anshei Minsk, Toronto
8 min walk • Anshei Minsk is a synagogue in the Kensington Market neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1912 by poor Jewish immigrants from what is now Belarus, which at the time was part of the Russian Empire.
~1250 ftSW
Church
St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Toronto
7 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 miN
Shopping, Bookshop
Bakka-Phoenix Books, Toronto
12 min walk • Bakka-Phoenix Science Fiction & Fantasy Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Toronto, Ontario, which specializes in science fiction and fantasy literature.
0.4 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Knox Presbyterian Church, Toronto
11 min walk • Knox Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~900 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
College Street United Church, Toronto
5 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.
0.5 miE
Museum
George Brown House, Toronto
13 min walk • George Brown House is a historic building in the Grange Park neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was home to Father of Confederation, Reform Party politician and publisher George Brown. Its current address is 186 Beverley Street.
~680 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Free Times Cafe, Toronto
4 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.
0.5 miW
Church
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto
12 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.
0.4 miSE
Lively Asian restaurants and food markets
Chinatown, Toronto
12 min walk • Chinatown, Toronto known also as Downtown Chinatown or West Chinatown is a Chinese ethnic enclave located in the city's downtown core of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is centred at the intersections of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street, West.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to No. 8 Hose Station?

Nearby attractions include College Street United Church, Toronto (5 min walk), Markham Street, Toronto (6 min walk), Kiever Synagogue, Toronto (6 min walk), St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Toronto (7 min walk).

How to get to No. 8 Hose Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to No. 8 Hose Station:

Tram

Borden Street • Lines: 306, 506 (1 min walk)
Augusta Avenue • Lines: 306, 506 (3 min walk)

Bus

Brunswick Avenue • Lines: 94A (10 min walk)
Bathurst Street • Lines: 94A (11 min walk)

Metro

Bathurst • Lines: 2 (18 min walk)
Queen's Park • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)