Osgoode Hall, Toronto

Name: Osgoode Hall
Address: Toronto, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-947-3300

#189 among attractions in Toronto

Architecture, Historical place, Palladian architecture

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Facts and practical information

Osgoode Hall is a landmark building in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original 2+1⁄2-storey building was started in 1829 and finished in 1832 from a design by John Ewart and William Warren Baldwin. The structure is named for William Osgoode, the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada. ()

Completed: 1832 (192 years ago)Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 43°39'8"N, 79°23'8"W

Address

Downtown Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)Toronto Canada

Contact

+1 416-947-3300

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Day trips

Osgoode Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, First Canadian Place, Old City Hall, Hudson's Bay.

~1460 ftNE
Long-standing multilevel urban mall
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto
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~1560 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
First Canadian Place, Toronto
8 min walk • First Canadian Place stands as a monument to commerce and culture in the heart of Toronto's bustling financial district. This towering skyscraper, reaching an impressive height of 298 meters, is not only a prominent feature of the city's skyline but also a central hub...
~1190 ftE
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...
~1270 ftE
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...
~710 ftNE
Landmark complex and office of the mayor
City Hall, Toronto
4 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.
~1550 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools
OCAD University, Toronto
8 min walk • Ontario College of Art & Design University, commonly known as OCAD University, is a public university of art and design located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is adjacent to the Art Gallery of Ontario, within the Grange Park neighbourhood.
~520 ftE
Public gathering place with winter rink
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
3 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.
~60 ftSW
Museum
Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto
1 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.
~1050 ftE
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.
~600 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Campbell House, Toronto
3 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.
~520 ftE
Monuments and statues
3D Toronto sign, Toronto
3 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)

When is Osgoode Hall open?

Osgoode Hall is open:

Monday 11:45 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 11:45 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 11:45 am - 2 pm
Thursday 11:45 am - 2 pm
Friday 11:45 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Osgoode Hall?

Nearby attractions include Law Society of Ontario Archives, Toronto (1 min walk), Toronto Courthouse, Toronto (2 min walk), South African War Memorial, Toronto (3 min walk), The Archer, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Osgoode Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Osgoode Hall:

Tram

York Street • Lines: 501, 501;301 (2 min walk)
University Avenue • Lines: 501, 501;301 (4 min walk)

Metro

Osgoode • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
St. Patrick • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Bus

Albert Street • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (25 min walk)