In the Neighbourhood

by Brooklyn zalik  | House Museum/Homestead, Industrial, Museum/Gallery, Park/Landscape, Post Office/Bank/Fire Station, Theatre/Dance Hall

Finding yourself in downtown Toronto? Wondering where to explore next? This list is here to guide your plans. While Toronto’s downtown core may look like a jungle of glittering skyscrapers at first, there are hidden pockets of history everywhere you go!

 

These places are within an approximately hour-long walk, or a 30 minute transit ride away from the Toronto Railway Museum.

Places

Toronto Railway Museum – The John Street Roundhouse

Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto Railway Museum is located in the heart of the historic John Street Roundhouse.

Fort York National Historic Site of Canada

Toronto, Ontario

Campbell House Museum

Toronto, Ontario

The Distillery Historic District

Toronto, Ontario

Previously the historic Gooderham & Worts Distillery, now unique restaurants & boutiques!

Casa Loma

Toronto, Ontario

Casa Loma is one of North America’s most enchanting tourist attractions.

Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens

Toronto, Ontario

Spadina Museum, named from an Annishnaabemowin word ishpadina (“highland” or &...

Necropolis Cemetery

Toronto, Ontario

Victorian era cemetery

Market Gallery

Toronto, Ontario

Steps above the bustling St. Lawrence Market lies the Market Gallery – an intimate, hist...

3 Eireann Quay

Toronto, Ontario

Ireland Park Foundation's event, exhibition and office space.

Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

Toronto, Ontario

Explore this timeless theatre complex - the world’s last operating double-decker theatre.

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