York, Toronto

Name: York
Address: Toronto, Canada

#566 among attractions in Toronto

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York was a town and second capital of the colony of Upper Canada. It is the predecessor to the old city of Toronto. It was established in 1793 by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe as a "temporary" location for the capital of Upper Canada, while he made plans to build a capital near today's London, Ontario. Simcoe renamed the location York after Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, George III's second son. Simcoe gave up his plan to build a capital at London, and York became the permanent capital of Upper Canada on February 1, 1796. That year Simcoe returned to Britain and was temporarily replaced by Peter Russell. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1793 (231 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'9"N, 79°22'54"W

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Downtown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto Canada

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York – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Old City Hall, Hudson's Bay, Yonge-Dundas Square.

~670 ftN
Long-standing multilevel urban mall
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, the CF Toronto Eaton Centre stands as a beacon of urban retail, offering a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. This bustling shopping centre, with its iconic glass galleria, stretches along Yonge Street and is...
~200 ftE
Romanesque landmark with a clock tower
Old City Hall, Toronto
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, the Old City Hall stands as a testament to the city's historical richness and architectural grandeur. Built between 1889 and 1899, this Romanesque Revival building was once the epicenter of municipal politics and is now one of the...
~400 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Toronto
2 min walk • Hudson's Bay Queen Street, located in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is an iconic landmark and a testament to the city's rich commercial history. This grand department store, part of the Hudson's Bay Company, occupies a prime position at 176 Yonge Street and has been a...
~1060 ftN
Outdoor hub for live entertainment
Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
6 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...
~450 ftNW
Landmark complex and office of the mayor
City Hall, Toronto
3 min walk • Toronto City Hall is an iconic landmark located at the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada. This modernist building, designed by Finnish architect Viljo Revell, officially opened in 1965 and has since become a symbol of the city.
~500 ftW
Public gathering place with winter rink
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
3 min walk • Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street, and is named for Nathan Phillips, mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962.
~1070 ftW
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
6 min walk • The Law Society of Ontario Archives collects and preserves records and other material that documents the history of the legal profession in Ontario. The Archives acquires and preserves records of permanent value to the Law Society of Ontario, the regulatory body for lawyers and paralegals in the province of Ontario.
~150 ftS
Memorial
Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto
1 min walk • The Old City Hall Cenotaph is a cenotaph located at the front steps of Old City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally built after World War I to commemorate Torontonians who lost their lives in services for Canada, the memorial also commemorates those who died in World War II and the Korean War.
~500 ftW
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
3 min walk • The 3D Toronto sign, officially the 3D TORONTO sign and commonly known as the Toronto sign, is an illuminated three-dimensional sign in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that spells the city's name.
~640 ftE
Theater, Edwardian architecture, Historical place
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto
4 min walk • The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres are a pair of stacked theatres in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Winter Garden Theatre is seven storeys above the Elgin Theatre. They are the last surviving Edwardian stacked theatres in the world.
~620 ftW
Monuments and statues
The Archer, Toronto
3 min walk • Three Way Piece No.2: Archer is a large sculpture by the British artist Henry Moore. Two casts exist: cast 1 in Toronto, cast 2 owned by the National Gallery, Berlin. The work is 340 cm long and 325 cm high.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to York?

Nearby attractions include Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto (1 min walk), Old City Hall, Toronto (1 min walk), City Hall, Toronto (3 min walk), 3D Toronto sign, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to York by public transport?

The nearest stations to York:

Tram

Bay Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (2 min walk)
Yonge Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (4 min walk)

Bus

Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Albert Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)

Metro

Queen • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (24 min walk)