Varsity Stadium, Toronto

Name: Varsity Stadium
Address: Toronto, Canada

#752 among attractions in Toronto

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Football

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Varsity Stadium is an outdoor collegiate football stadium located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is home to the Toronto Varsity Blues, the athletic teams of the University of Toronto. Athletic events have been hosted on the site since 1898; the current stadium was built in 2007 to replace the original permanent stadium built in 1911. Varsity Stadium is also a former home of the Toronto Argonauts, and has previously hosted the Grey Cup, the Vanier Cup, several matches of the 1976 Summer Olympics soccer tournament, and the final game of the North American Soccer League's 1984 Soccer Bowl series. It is located next to Varsity Arena. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 500Coordinates: 43°40'1"N, 79°23'50"W

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Downtown Toronto (University of Toronto)Toronto Canada

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Varsity Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Ontario Museum, Mink Mile, Philosopher's Walk, Yorkville Village.

~690 ftNE
Huge range of culture and nature exhibits
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
4 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...
0.4 miNE
Shopping district, Shopping
Mink Mile, Toronto
10 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...
~500 ftE
Hiking, Park, Quad
Philosopher's Walk, Toronto
3 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.
~1640 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Gym
Yorkville Village, Toronto
8 min walk • Yorkville Village is a shopping mall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the Yorkville neighbourhood, along Avenue Road, north of Bloor Street. Prior to its redevelopment which concluded on January 25, 2016, it was known as Hazelton Lanes.
~800 ftW
Footwear exhibits and the history of shoes
Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto
4 min walk • The Bata Shoe Museum is a museum of footwear and calceology in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The museum's building is situated near the northwest of the University of Toronto's St. George campus, in downtown Toronto.
~1120 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Church of the Redeemer, Toronto
6 min walk • The Church of the Redeemer is an Anglican church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The small church is prominently located at the intersection of Bloor Street and Avenue Road, near the Royal Ontario Museum.
~1130 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Gardiner Museum, Toronto
6 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.
~1400 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Hart House, Toronto
7 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.
~1520 ftSE
Memorial, Park, National park
Queen's Park, Toronto
8 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.
~1430 ftSW
Church
St. Thomas's Anglican Church, Toronto
7 min walk • St Thomas's Church, Huron Street is a parish of the Anglican Church of Canada in Toronto, Ontario. One of the earliest Anglo-Catholic congregations in Canada, it was established in 1874, moving twice before settling into its present building, adjacent to the Annex on the western edge of the University of Toronto's downtown campus.
~1340 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Tower
Soldiers' Tower, Toronto
7 min walk • Soldiers' Tower is a bell and clock tower at the University of Toronto that commemorates members of the university who served in the World Wars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Varsity Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Trinity College, Toronto (3 min walk), Bloor Street Culture Corridor, Toronto (3 min walk), Philosopher's Walk, Toronto (3 min walk), Bloor Street United Church, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to Varsity Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Varsity Stadium:

Bus

St. George (4 min walk)
Tower Road • Lines: 94A (5 min walk)

Metro

St. George • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)
Museum • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Tram

Sussex Avenue • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (9 min walk)
Spadina Station • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (9 min walk)