List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Toronto

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This list includes all buildings, objects and sites in the Canadian city of Toronto that have the status of a National Historic Site of Canada (French lieu historique national du Canada ). The Canadian Department for the Environment added 36 sites to this list. None of these are administered by Parks Canada .

National Historic Sites in the rest of the Province of Ontario are on the List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ontario .

National Historic Sites

Historic site date ISIN
drawing 		Location description photo
Old Post Office / Former Bank of Canada 1853 (end of construction) 1958 43 ° 39 ′ 0 ″  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 35 ″  W. Initially used as a post office , later a branch of the Bank of Canada , now an office building; a well-known example of Greek Revival architecture in Canada.
Old Post Office / Former Bank of Canada
Old Town Hall 1899 (end of construction) 1984 43 ° 39 ′ 9 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 54"  W. One of Canada's finest examples of Henry Hobson Richardson's neo - Romanesque architecture; a symbol of Toronto's prosperity and rapid urban development in the late 19th century.
Old Town Hall
Annesley Hall 1903 (end of construction) 1990 43 ° 40 ′ 4 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 35"  W. First purpose-built female student residence on a Canadian university campus and a fine example of Queen Anne style in institutional architecture. Annesley Hall
Balmoral Fire Hall 1911 (end of construction) 1990 43 ° 41 ′ 9 ″  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 38 ″  W. A rare example of using the Queen Anne style on a fire station .
Balmoral Fire Hall
Bank of Upper Canada Building 1834 (end of construction) 1977 43 ° 39 ′ 7 ″  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 15 ″  W. Ontario's oldest bank building; Seat of the Bank of Upper Canada until it went bankrupt in 1866. Bank of Upper Canada Building
Bead Hill 17th century (Founding) 1991 43 ° 48 ′ 15 ″  N , 79 ° 8 ′ 24 ″  W. Archaeological site in Rouge Park with the remains of the only known Seneca village in Canada .
Birkbeck Building 1908 (end of construction) 1986 43 ° 39 ′ 3 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 40"  W. Four-story office building typical of the central business districts of Canadian cities before the First World War ; Combination of historical architectural styles with then modern design and construction techniques.
Birkbeck Building
Eaton's 7th Floor Auditorium and Round Room 1930 (end of construction) 1983 43 ° 39 ′ 39 ″  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 0 ″  W. Foyer, restaurant and auditorium designed by French architect Jacques Carlu ; remarkable interior design of Art Deco and streamlined modernism . Eaton's 7th Floor Auditorium and Round Room
Eglinton Theater 1936 (end of construction) 1993 43 ° 42 ′ 16 "  N , 79 ° 24 ′ 39"  W. Cinema building in Art Deco style; one of the best examples of this type of building in Canada.
Eglinton Theater
Elgin and Winter Garden Theater Center 1914 (end of construction) 1982 43 ° 39 ′ 11 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 45"  W. Two theaters built on top of each other by the renowned theater designer Thomas W. Lamb ; the last "double-decker theater" still in use worldwide.
Elgin and Winter Garden Theaters
Fort York 1793 (foundation) 1923 43 ° 38 ′ 21 ″  N , 79 ° 24 ′ 12 ″  W. Core of the settlement from which Toronto developed and the main defense system of the former city of York ; now a museum with buildings from the time of the British-American War . Fort York
Fourth York Post Office 1835 (end of construction) 1980 43 ° 39 ′ 7 ″  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 14 ″  W. Fourth post office of the city York (and the first of 1834 founded City of Toronto); one of the earliest examples of purpose-built buildings in Canada.
Fourth York Post Office
George Brown House 1877 (end of construction) 1976 43 ° 39 '21 "  N , 79 ° 23' 42"  W. Residence of the politician George Brown , the founder of today's newspaper The Globe and Mail , who also supported the abolitionism movement and the Underground Railroad . George Brown House
Gooderham and Worts Distillery 1859–1927 (construction phase) 1988 43 ° 39 ′ 3 "  N , 79 ° 21 ′ 35"  W. Historic industrial district with 40 distilleries ; largest collection of industrial buildings from the Victorian era in North America; today an artist and entertainment district ("Distillery District").
Gooderham and Worts Distillery
Gouinlock Buildings 1904–1912 (construction phase) 1988 43 ° 37 ′ 58 "  N , 79 ° 24 ′ 58"  W. Five buildings on the Canadian National Exhibition grounds ; largest group of exhibition buildings of the early 20th century in Canada. Gouinlock Buildings
Heliconian Hall 1876 ​​(end of construction) 2008 43 ° 40 ′ 19 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 36"  W. Originally a “carpenter Gothic” church in Yorkville , since 1923 a multidisciplinary art club specifically for women.
Heliconian Hall
John Street Roundhouse 1931 (end of construction) 1990 43 ° 38 ′ 27 ″  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 9 ″  W. The best-preserved roundhouse in Canada, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway ; today the location of a railway museum, a brewery and a furniture store. John Street Roundhouse
Chapel in St. James Cemetery 1861 (end of construction) 1990 43 ° 40 ′ 10 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 8"  W. Well-known example of a small Canadian chapel in neo-Gothic style. Chapel in St. James Cemetery
Kensington Market 1815 (first building) 2006 43 ° 39 ′ 17 "  N , 79 ° 24 ′ 2"  W. Known as a typical immigrant quarter since the early 20th century; animated by numerous markets, shops and other attractions. Kensington Market
Maple Leaf Gardens 1931 (end of construction) 2007 43 ° 39 ′ 44 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 49"  W. Formerly the Toronto Maple Leafs stadium (until 1999); one of the most famous ice hockey arenas in the world as well as the scene of other sporting events, concerts and political events. Maple Leaf Gardens
Massey Hall 1894 (end of construction) 1981 43 ° 39 ′ 15 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 45"  W. Concert hall, one of the most important cultural institutions in the country; a gift from the industrialist Hart Massey to the city of Toronto.
Massey Hall
Metallic Roofing Company Offices 1897 (end of construction) 1984 43 ° 38 ′ 21 "  N , 79 ° 25 ′ 38"  W. Unique building in Beaux Arts style, completely clad with pressed sheet metal; the building was dismantled in 1982 and the components are being held by the Ontario Heritage Trust for possible reconstruction.
Montgomery's Tavern 1837 (battle) 1925 43 ° 42 ′ 34 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 56"  W. The site of a failed revolt led by William Lyon Mackenzie during the Upper Canada Rebellion . Montgomery's Tavern
Mount Pleasant Cemetery 1876 ​​(opening) 2000 43 ° 41 ′ 47 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 6"  W. Outstanding example of the Picturesque style, inspired by rural cemeteries of the 19th century in a naturalistic setting. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Osgoode Hall 1832 (end of construction) 1979 43 ° 39 ′ 8 ″  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 8 ″  W. Home of the Law Society of Upper Canada , a court of law and the only law school in the province until 1959; built in a transitional style between Palladianism and Neoclassicism . Osgoode Hall
Royal Alexandra Theater 1907 (end of construction) 1985 43 ° 38 ′ 51 ″  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 15 ″  W. Nationally significant example of a theater building specifically built for this purpose. Royal Alexandra Theater
Royal Conservatory of Music 1881 (end of construction) 1995 43 ° 40 ′ 5 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 47"  W. Originally built as McMaster University's first building , Ihnatowycz Hall has housed the Royal Conservatory since 1962 ; Training center for many well-known musicians. Royal Conservatory of Music
St. Anne's Anglican Church 1908 (end of construction) 1996 43 ° 39 ′ 2 "  N , 79 ° 25 ′ 50"  W. Church in the neo-Byzantine style; contains a unique cycle of paintings by ten painters, including three members of the Group of Seven . St. Anne's Anglican Church
St. George's Hall (Arts and Letters Club) 1891 (end of construction) 2007 43 ° 39 ′ 28 "  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 58"  W. Since 1920 St. George's Hall has been a meeting place for painters, writers, musicians, architects, actors and patrons of the arts; important venue and inspiration for artistic activities in Canada.
St. George's Hall (Arts and Letters Club)
St. Lawrence Hall 1850 (end of construction) 1967 43 ° 39 ′ 1 ″  N , 79 ° 22 ′ 20 ″  W. Italianate-style event hall ; Toronto’s main cultural and social center for many years. St. Lawrence Hall
Studio building 1914 (end of construction) 2005 43 ° 40 ′ 24 ″  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 10 ″  W. New building style buildings ; contains six artist studios specially built for this purpose and has been the home and work of numerous well-known artists.
Studio building
The Grange 1817 (end of construction) 1970 43 ° 39 ′ 11 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 33"  W. Georgian mansion in the middle of the city center; one of the rare remaining houses from the York settlement era and Toronto's oldest brick building. The Grange
Terminal building of Toronto Island Airport 1939 (end of construction) 1989 43 ° 37 ′ 55 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 45"  W. One of the first (and preserved) airport terminals funded by the newly established Ministry of Transport; the oldest operating building of its kind in Canada. Terminal building of Toronto Island Airport
Union Station 1927 (end of construction) 1975 43 ° 38 '43 "  N , 79 ° 22' 50"  W. One of Canada's finest examples of a classic Beaux Arts style train station and one of the largest train stations built in the early 20th century. Union Station
University College 1859 (end of construction) 1968 43 ° 39 ′ 44 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 45"  W. One of the oldest university buildings in the country, built in the neo-Romanesque style ; is related to the development of non-religious and government-funded institutions of higher education. University College
Women's College Hospital 1883 (end of construction) 1995 43 ° 39 ′ 42 "  N , 79 ° 23 ′ 15"  W. Teaching hospital founded at a time when women's access to medical education and hospital practice was severely restricted.
University College

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  1. ↑ Old Toronto Post Office / Old Bank of Canada National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  2. ↑ Old Toronto City Hall and York County Court House National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  3. ^ Annesley Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  4. ^ Balmoral Fire Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  5. ^ Bank of Upper Canada Building National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  6. ^ Bead Hill National Historic Site of Canada. Parks Canada, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  7. ^ Birkbeck Building National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  8. ^ Eaton's 7th Floor Auditorium and Round Room National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  9. ^ Eglinton Theater National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  10. ^ Elgin and Winter Garden Theaters National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  11. ^ Fort York National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  12. ^ Fourth York Post Office National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  13. ↑ George Brown House National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  14. ^ Gooderham and Worts Distillery National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  15. ↑ Gouinlock Buildings / Early Exhibition Buildings National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  16. ^ Heliconian Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  17. ^ John Street Roundhouse National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  18. ^ Chapel of St. James-the-Less National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  19. ^ Kensington Market National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  20. ↑ Maple Leaf Gardens National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  21. ^ Massey Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  22. ^ Metallic Roofing Company Offices National Historic Site of Canada. Parks Canada, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  23. ^ Montgomery's Tavern National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  24. ↑ Mount Pleasant Cemetery National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  25. ^ Osgoode Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  26. ^ Royal Alexandra Theater National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  27. ^ Royal Conservatory of Music National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  28. ↑ St. Anne's Anglican Church National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  29. ↑ St. George's Hall (Arts and Letters Club) National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  30. ^ St. Lawrence Hall National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  31. ^ A b The Studio Building National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  32. ^ The Grange National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places, accessed June 16, 2012 .
  33. ↑ Union Station (Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk) National Historic Site of Canada. Retrieved June 16, 2012 .
  34. ^ University College National Historic Site of Canada. Retrieved June 16, 2012 .
  35. ^ Women's College Hospital National Historic Site of Canada. Retrieved June 16, 2012 .

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