The Elephant House, Toronto

Name: The Elephant House
Address: Toronto, Canada

#353 among attractions in Toronto

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Facts and practical information

The Elephant House is a house at 77 Yarmouth Road in the Christie Pits neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada that has a life-size plaster mammoth sculpture in the front yard. Placed there since 2003, the sculpture is titled An Elephant in the Room and was made as a student project. ()

Coordinates: 43°40'11"N, 79°25'20"W

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Midtown (Christie Pits)Toronto Canada

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Day trips

The Elephant House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lee's Palace, Casa Loma, Saint Michael the Archangel Serbian Orthodox Church, Bloor Cinema.

0.7 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lee's Palace, Toronto
19 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...
0.9 miNE
Stately castle with seasonal gardens
Casa Loma, Toronto
23 min walk • Casa Loma, located in Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to early 20th-century elegance and ambition. This grand Gothic Revival style mansion, once the largest private residence in Canada, was constructed from 1911 to 1914 for financier Sir Henry Pellatt.
0.6 miSW
Church
Saint Michael the Archangel Serbian Orthodox Church, Toronto
16 min walk • Saint Michael the Archangel Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a Serbian Eastern Orthodox church which is not a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church due to a tumultuous history.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Bloor Cinema, Toronto
17 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 miS
Bridge
Harbord Street Bridge, Toronto
18 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.
0.8 miE
Church
Walmer Road Baptist Church, Toronto
22 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.
~1820 ftS
Park, Baseball field
Christie Pits Park, Toronto
9 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.
0.8 miN
Park, Event space, Theater
Wychwood Barns, Toronto
20 min walk • Artscape Wychwood Barns is a community centre and park in the Bracondale Hill area of Toronto. The converted heritage building was built as a streetcar maintenance facility in 1913.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Koreatown, Toronto
15 min walk • 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.
0.8 miSE
Church
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto
22 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.
0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Brunswick House, Toronto
21 min walk • The Brunswick House, known colloquially as the "Brunny" and sometimes advertised as "Ye Olde Brunswick House", was a well known pub in the Toronto neighbourhood The Annex. At its closure in 2016, the Brunswick House was one of the oldest such establishments still in operation in Toronto, as it was founded in 1876.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Elephant House?

Nearby attractions include Seaton Village, Toronto (8 min walk), Christie Pits Park, Toronto (9 min walk), Bracondale Hill, Toronto (12 min walk), Regal Heights, Toronto (12 min walk).

How to get to The Elephant House by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Elephant House:

Bus

Yarmouth Road • Lines: 126 (2 min walk)
Dupont Street • Lines: 126 (4 min walk)

Metro

Christie • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
Ossington • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)

Tram

Bathurst Station • Lines: 511 (15 min walk)
Lennox Street • Lines: 511 (18 min walk)