Burroughes Building, Toronto

Name: Burroughes Building
Address: Toronto, Canada

#41 among attractions in Toronto

Shopping, Department store, Edwardian architecture

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The Burroughes Building, a historic landmark in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. Originally constructed in 1907 for the F.C. Burroughes Furniture Company, it was designed to house the company's furniture showroom and manufacturing facilities. Located at 639 Queen Street West, the building is a prominent feature in the trendy Queen West neighborhood, known for its vibrant arts and fashion scene.

Standing six stories tall, the Burroughes Building showcases classic Edwardian architecture with a robust, red-brick facade and large windows that illuminate its interior with natural light. Over the years, this structure has been meticulously maintained and updated, ensuring its relevance and functionality in the modern urban landscape.

The building was designated as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2007, marking its centennial year. This designation reflects its significance as a historical site and contributes to the preservation of Toronto's cultural identity.

Today, the Burroughes Building has been repurposed to accommodate a mix of commercial and residential uses. It boasts a variety of boutique shops, creative agencies, and loft-style office spaces that cater to the city's burgeoning creative industries. The top floors have been transformed into event venues, offering panoramic views of the city skyline and hosting a range of events from weddings to corporate gatherings.

Coordinates: 43°38'49"N, 79°24'13"W

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Downtown Toronto (Fashion District)Toronto Canada

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Day trips

Burroughes Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bovine Sex Club, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Fort York, Anshei Minsk.

~320 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Bovine Sex Club, Toronto
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Queen Street West, the Bovine Sex Club stands as an iconic fixture in the city's music scene. Since its inception in 1991, this eclectic venue has become a haven for alternative culture, offering a unique blend of punk, rock...
0.5 miW
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.
0.6 miS
War of 1812 buildings and battle site
Fort York, Toronto
15 min walk • Fort York is an early 19th-century military fortification in the Fort York neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The fort was used to house members of the British and Canadian militaries, and to defend the entrance of the Toronto Harbour.
0.6 miN
Romanesque architecture, Synagogue
Anshei Minsk, Toronto
15 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.
0.5 miN
Church
St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Toronto
13 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 miE
Nightlife
Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
11 min walk • The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore.
~750 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Mary's Church, Toronto
4 min walk • St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church located at 130 Bathurst Street at Portugal Square in the Niagara neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The parish was established by Irish immigrants in 1852.
~1740 ftE
Monuments and statues
Secret Swing, Toronto
9 min walk • Swingsite was an art installation that consisted of a playground swing hanging in the narrow space between two buildings in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The swing was accessed by way of the alley behind Queen Street West, which is known as one of Toronto's best graffiti galleries.
~610 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Factory Theatre, Toronto
3 min walk • Factory Theatre is a theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded as Factory Theatre Lab in 1970 by Ken Gass and Frank Trotz and was run for almost 20 years by Dian English.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Sir Isaac Brock Bridge, Toronto
14 min walk • The Sir Isaac Brock Bridge is a steel Warren truss bridge in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It lies along Bathurst Street over the railway tracks between Front Street and Fort York Boulevard.
0.5 miNE
Lively Asian restaurants and food markets
Chinatown, Toronto
14 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 Burroughes Building?

Nearby attractions include Factory Theatre, Toronto (3 min walk), St. Mary's Church, Toronto (4 min walk), St. Andrew's Market and Playground, Toronto (7 min walk), Secret Swing, Toronto (9 min walk).

How to get to Burroughes Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burroughes Building:

Tram

Queen Street West • Lines: 511 (1 min walk)
Bathurst Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (1 min walk)

Bus

Canniff Street • Lines: 363, 63 (15 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 363, 63A, 63B (17 min walk)

Metro

Osgoode • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)
St. Patrick • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)

Ferry

Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (25 min walk)
Billy Bishop Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (28 min walk)

Train

Exhibition (28 min walk)
Toronto Union Station (30 min walk)