Koreatown, Toronto

Name: Koreatown
Address: Toronto, Canada

#284 among attractions in Toronto

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Facts and practical information

Koreatown is an ethnic enclave within Seaton Village, a neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located along Bloor Street between Christie and Bathurst Streets, the area is known for its Korean business and restaurants. The ethnic enclave developed during the 1970s, as the city experienced an influx of Korean immigrants settling in Toronto. Toronto has the largest single concentration of Koreans in Canada with 53,940 living in the city, according to the Canada 2016 Census. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°39'52"N, 79°24'47"W

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West End (Palmerston)Toronto Canada

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

Nearby attractions include: Lee's Palace, Little Italy, Bloor Cinema, St. Thomas's Anglican Church.

~1060 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lee's Palace, Toronto
6 min walk • Lee's Palace, a beacon of Toronto's vibrant live music scene, stands as a cultural landmark in the bustling Bloor Street West neighborhood. Since its opening in 1985, this iconic venue has been a launchpad for both local talents and international acts, making it an...
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, Toronto
17 min walk • Little Italy, sometimes referred to as College Street West, is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses.
~730 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Bloor Cinema, Toronto
4 min walk • The Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is a movie theatre in The Annex district of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located at 506 Bloor Street West, near its intersection with Bathurst Street and the Bathurst subway station.
0.7 miE
Church
St. Thomas's Anglican Church, Toronto
17 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.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Harbord Street Bridge, Toronto
11 min walk • Harbord Street Bridge is one of two known bridges that once spanned Harbord Street over Garrison Creek in Toronto and was partially buried intact in the 20th Century.
0.5 miE
Shopping, Bookshop
Bakka-Phoenix Books, Toronto
14 min walk • Bakka-Phoenix Science Fiction & Fantasy Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Toronto, Ontario, which specializes in science fiction and fantasy literature.
0.5 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Knox Presbyterian Church, Toronto
14 min walk • Knox Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.6 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
College Street United Church, Toronto
15 min walk • College Street United Church is a United Church of Canada church at the corner of College and Bathurst Streets in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As of 1990 the church is part of the same structure as The Channel Club Condo at 456 College Street.
0.4 miE
Church
Walmer Road Baptist Church, Toronto
10 min walk • Walmer Road Baptist Church is a church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1889, it is located at 188 Lowther Avenue at Walmer Road, in The Annex neighbourhood.
0.4 miW
Park, Baseball field
Christie Pits Park, Toronto
11 min walk • Christie Pits is a public recreational area in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 750 Bloor Street West at Christie Street, just west of the Toronto Transit Commission's Christie subway station.
0.4 miS
Church
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto
10 min walk • The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a parish of the Anglican Church of Canada located in Toronto. It is named for Jesus' companion, Mary Magdalene, and is famous for its association with composer Healey Willan, who was organist and choirmaster for over four decades.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Koreatown?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Toronto (3 min walk), Bathurst Street Theatre, Toronto (4 min walk), Harbord Village, Toronto (7 min walk), Brunswick House, Toronto (8 min walk).

How to get to Koreatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Koreatown:

Metro

Bathurst • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Christie • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Tram

Lennox Street • Lines: 511 (4 min walk)
Bathurst Station • Lines: 511 (5 min walk)

Bus

Bathurst Street • Lines: 94A (7 min walk)
Christie Station • Lines: 126 (8 min walk)