Little Glenn, Toronto

#209 among attractions in Toronto

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Little Glenn is a human-size bronze statue of a young working-class boy pulling a 22-foot-tall stone obelisk in a four-wheeled cart. On the obelisk are carved the words "To serve and protect", the motto of the police force of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ()

Coordinates: 43°39'41"N, 79°23'9"W

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Downtown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto Canada

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Little Glenn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Atrium on Bay, Maple Leaf Gardens, College Park, Paul Kane House.

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Atrium on Bay, Toronto
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, Atrium on Bay is a bustling shopping centre known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail offerings. With its central location at the corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets, Atrium on Bay is a magnet for both locals...
~1500 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
8 min walk • In the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands Maple Leaf Gardens, an iconic sports venue that has witnessed the triumphant roars of hockey fans and the thunderous applause of concert-goers for decades. Opened in 1931, this storied arena was the home of the Toronto Maple...
~750 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
College Park, Toronto
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, College Park is a vibrant shopping centre that serves as a key destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling hub of commerce and leisure is strategically situated at the intersection of College Street and Yonge...
~1830 ftNE
Park
Paul Kane House, Toronto
9 min walk • The Paul Kane House is a heritage structure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Paul Kane, an important early Canadian artist, purchased the property in 1853 and built a cottage on the site.
0.4 miNW
Memorial, Park, National park
Queen's Park, Toronto
10 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.
~740 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space
The Carlu, Toronto
4 min walk • The Carlu is an historic event space in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1930 and known as the eponymous "Eaton's Seventh Floor", the venue was restored and reopened in 2003, renamed for its original architect.
~1580 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Architecture
Ontario Legislative Building, Toronto
8 min walk • The Ontario Legislative Building is a structure in central Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and the viceregal suite of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and offices for members of the provincial parliament.
~1950 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Basil's Church, Toronto
10 min walk • St. Basil's Church, built in 1856, is the founding church of the Congregation of St. Basil in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the college church of St. Michael's College, Toronto, and a parish church serving a large local congregation.
~1530 ftW
Memorial
Ontario Veterans' Memorial, Toronto
8 min walk • Ontario Veterans' War Memorial is a 30-metre-long granite wall located on the front south lawn of Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The wall was designed by Allan Harding MacKay and landscape architectural firm Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg.
~240 ftSE
Museum, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Toronto Police Headquarters, Toronto
2 min walk • Toronto Police Headquarters is the headquarters of the Toronto Police Service, located at 40 College Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
~1140 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Carlton Cinema, Toronto
6 min walk • The Carlton Cinema is a cinema in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Carlton Street on the original premises of the historic Odeon Theatre and is known for playing films that the larger chain theatres ignore.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Little Glenn?

Nearby attractions include Toronto Police Headquarters, Toronto (2 min walk), Residences of College Park, Toronto (4 min walk), The Carlu, Toronto (4 min walk), Macdonald Block Complex, Toronto (5 min walk).

How to get to Little Glenn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Little Glenn:

Bus

College Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Grosvenor Street • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)

Tram

Bay Street • Lines: 306, 506 (2 min walk)
Elizabeth Street • Lines: 306, 506 (3 min walk)

Metro

College • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Queen's Park • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (31 min walk)