First Chinatown, Toronto

#630 among attractions in Toronto

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First Chinatown is a retronym for a former neighbourhood in Toronto, an area that once served as the city's Chinatown. The city's original Chinatown existed from the 1890s to the 1970s, along York Street and Elizabeth Street between Queen and Dundas Streets within St. John's Ward. However, more than two thirds of it was expropriated and razed starting in the late 1950s to build the new Toronto City Hall and its civic square, Nathan Phillips Square. ()

Coordinates: 43°39'14"N, 79°23'6"W

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Downtown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto Canada

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First Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Atrium on Bay, Old City Hall, Hudson's Bay.

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Long-standing multilevel urban mall
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto
6 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...
~1080 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Atrium on Bay, Toronto
6 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...
~1220 ftSE
Romanesque landmark with a clock tower
Old City Hall, Toronto
6 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...
~1420 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Toronto
7 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...
~1250 ftNE
Outdoor hub for live entertainment
Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
7 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...
~580 ftSE
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.
~660 ftSE
Public gathering place with winter rink
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
4 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.
~750 ftS
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
4 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.
~1150 ftSE
Memorial
Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto
6 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.
~1220 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
6 min walk • Campbell House is an 1822 heritage house and museum in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was built for Upper Canada Chief Justice Sir William Campbell and his wife Hannah.
~700 ftSE
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include Chinatowns in Toronto, Toronto (1 min walk), Chestnut Residence, Toronto (1 min walk), Toronto Courthouse, Toronto (3 min walk), Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to First Chinatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Chinatown:

Bus

Hagerman Street • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)
Dundas Street West • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Tram

Chestnut Street • Lines: 505 (3 min walk)
Bay Street • Lines: 505 (4 min walk)

Metro

St. Patrick • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (18 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (28 min walk)