St. James Town, Toronto

Name: St. James Town
Address: Toronto, Canada

#703 among attractions in Toronto

Neighbourhood, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

St. James Town is a neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It lies in the northeast corner of the downtown area. The neighbourhood covers the area bounded by Jarvis Street to the west, Bloor Street East to the north, Parliament Street to the east, and Wellesley Street East to the south. ()

Coordinates: 43°40'10"N, 79°22'22"W

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Downtown Toronto (Saint James Town)Toronto Canada

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St. James Town – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allan Gardens, Maple Leaf Gardens, Paul Kane House, Riverdale Farm.

0.5 miS
Exotic plants in a historic building
Allan Gardens, Toronto
14 min walk • Allan Gardens, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a peaceful retreat amid the bustling cityscape. This historic park, founded in 1858, spans over five acres and is renowned for its charming Victorian-era conservatory, which houses a...
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
16 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...
0.5 miSW
Park
Paul Kane House, Toronto
14 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.
0.7 miE
Farm, Zoo
Riverdale Farm, Toronto
17 min walk • Riverdale Farm is a 3-hectare municipally operated farm in the heart of Cabbagetown, an urban neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is maintained by Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Prince Edward Viaduct, Toronto
16 min walk • The Prince Edward Viaduct System, commonly referred to as the Bloor Viaduct, is the name of a truss arch bridge system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, connecting Bloor Street East, on the west side of the system, with Danforth Avenue on the east.
0.4 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Luke's United Church, Toronto
12 min walk • Saint Luke's United Church is located at 353 Sherbourne Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally built across the street from the old site of Toronto General Hospital, it is now across from Allan Gardens. The building was originally home to Sherbourne Street Methodist Church, later Sherbourne United.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Grace Toronto Church, Toronto
14 min walk • Grace Toronto Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation worshipping in the historic Old St. Andrew's Church building at 383 Jarvis Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.5 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Pub
St. Paul's, Toronto
12 min walk • St. Paul's Bloor Street is an Anglican church that is located at 227 Bloor Street East in Toronto, Ontario. It is the largest church in the Diocese of Toronto of the Anglican Church of Canada.
~1710 ftNW
Forts and castles
Sherbourne Blockhouse, Toronto
9 min walk • Following the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada Sir George Arthur directed the construction of a Sherbourne Blockhouse, and a ring of six other blockhouses -- to guard the approaches to Toronto in case there was another rebellion.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Carlton Cinema, Toronto
18 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.
0.6 miS
Church
Jarvis Street Baptist Church, Toronto
16 min walk • The Jarvis Street Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at the intersection of Gerrard Street and Jarvis Street in downtown Toronto.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Town?

Nearby attractions include Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Toronto (5 min walk), Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Toronto (7 min walk), St. James Cemetery, Toronto (7 min walk), Rosedale Valley Bridge, Toronto (7 min walk).

How to get to St. James Town by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Town:

Bus

Ontario Street • Lines: 94A, 94B (4 min walk)
St James Avenue • Lines: 65, 94A, 94B (4 min walk)

Metro

Sherbourne • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Castle Frank • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)

Tram

Ontario Street • Lines: 306, 506 (11 min walk)
Sherbourne Street • Lines: 306, 506 (12 min walk)