University of Toronto
University of Toronto
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Neighborhood: Downtown
At the heart of Toronto, Downtown is the destination for cheap eats and fast fashion. Cut through by hip and trendy Yonge Street, the vibe here is young, with a strong student influence from the Ryerson University Campus. As a result, the Downtown area is always in flux: undergoing the construction of new facilities, with fresh retail spaces and pop-up cafes. Home to Toronto's largest indoor shopping mall, a number of vintage cinemas, and a healthy nightlife centered on the area's Distillery District bar and clubs near the East End, it's both an easygoing daytime spot and a popular party place after sunset. It also features some of Toronto's best outdoor landmarks, including Yonge-Dundas Square and the Nathan Phillips Square: perfect for a concert, a skate, or a relaxing sit-down.
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- Museum • 7 min walk
- St. George • 7 min walk
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Marija V
Vancouver, Canada42 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
During snowy afternoon, we spent some time exploring these viticulture old buildings. They are open for public, and the atmosphere inside is peaceful and yet full of energy. We liked the Trinity a College and Hart House buildings the most.
All these hallways and staircases look like you are in a Harry Potter movie. Don’t skip lunch rooms which are really great to see too.
I can say that this was rather romantic side of our Toronto exploration.
All these hallways and staircases look like you are in a Harry Potter movie. Don’t skip lunch rooms which are really great to see too.
I can say that this was rather romantic side of our Toronto exploration.
Written January 28, 2020
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Gerryp84
Chester, VA882 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We explored the Hart House portion of the campus for the sole purpose of finding some Tommy Boy filming sites. We walked a lot around the entirety of the Hart House and very much enjoyed the grounds and beautiful buildings. There were some people apparently filming some sort of music video while we were there. We found two outdoor spots that were in Tommy Boy but I was really excited to find the door he tried to open. Unfortunately, I believe it’s behind locked gates in a construction zone. One of the gates has a sign saying construction is expected to be done September 2021 so it was a little annoying to have it still locked up in August 2022 but it is what it is. Still a beautiful campus. Also, sorry if you’re like the people I asked on campus and have no idea what Tommy Boy is. This review will be very confusing for you. Haha.
Written August 16, 2022
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Kaitlyn
Toronto, Canada23 contributions
Nov 2019
As a resident of Toronto, I have a lot of appreciation for the University of Toronto campus. It is full of old and new buildings that are beautiful to tour around during any season. Recommend visiting whether you are a local or a visitor to the region.
Written January 7, 2020
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InnaYYZ
Toronto, Canada1,496 contributions
Jan 2020
Took some foreign students for a tour of the campus portion which is close to Queen's Park (The Ontario Parliament building). I think it is called the St. George Campus. I especially liked the architecture of the older buildings.
Written February 19, 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,237 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The University of Toronto is located in the Downtown area and is very grand indeed. There are lots of really beautiful buildings to admire and you do not need to pay to walk round the oiet utside.
It is a very nice area and we visited at the weekend so it was fairly quiet too.
It is a very nice area and we visited at the weekend so it was fairly quiet too.
Written October 21, 2023
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Jessica S
Canada511 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Wow. My daughter and I went on a campus tour in late April. The grounds are stunning!! So many historic buildings. We were also impressed by what the U of T has to offer in terms of student services and programs.
Written April 30, 2023
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David D
Toronto, Canada92 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The St. George campus of the University of Toronto is beautiful to visit. It is quite large as well but focusing on the historic buildings centered around Kings College Circle is quite nice, especially University College, Knox College and Trinity College as well as Hart House takes you back 100 years and highlights the british heritage of Toronto.
Written February 15, 2019
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travelguru-su
Toronto, Ontario, Canada2,038 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
The university of the most populated and important city of Canada is located in the hearth of this metropolis. The Toronto campus of the university spreads out of a huge area. It may be described as a town in the city.
Gothic revival, Romanesque and modern architectural style buildings, all are refined than each other. Important point of interests are; gothic revival style student centre Hart House, Soldiers’ Tower a memorial to alumni fallen in the World Wars, gothic designed sandstone buildings of Knox College, the main building of University College, neoclassical Convocation Hall and its sophisticated domed roof and ionic pillared rotunda, Philosopher’s walk is a scenic pathway, an example to modern architecture is the huge Robarts Library and the most recent completed structure Pharmacy building shows the high tech architectural style with combining glass and steel designed by famous architect Norman Foster. Just to walk around to see those marvellous buildings, towers, courts, atriums may take at least half a day.
As a final note that the university has been affiliated with ten Nobel laureates.
Gothic revival, Romanesque and modern architectural style buildings, all are refined than each other. Important point of interests are; gothic revival style student centre Hart House, Soldiers’ Tower a memorial to alumni fallen in the World Wars, gothic designed sandstone buildings of Knox College, the main building of University College, neoclassical Convocation Hall and its sophisticated domed roof and ionic pillared rotunda, Philosopher’s walk is a scenic pathway, an example to modern architecture is the huge Robarts Library and the most recent completed structure Pharmacy building shows the high tech architectural style with combining glass and steel designed by famous architect Norman Foster. Just to walk around to see those marvellous buildings, towers, courts, atriums may take at least half a day.
As a final note that the university has been affiliated with ten Nobel laureates.
Written September 16, 2015
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operalover939
Toronto, Canada2,936 contributions
Feb 2021
In search of new places to walk through while COVID restrictions are in effect, we went for a walk on the St George campus of the U of T. It is a familiar place, of course, somewhat disrupted at the moment by the construction taking place on the Front Campus, where an underground garage is being installed awning with other changes. The resulting mess keeps this from getting an excellent rating at this time.
Written February 8, 2021
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André P
Lisbon, Portugal719 contributions
Nov 2015 • Business
When one walks i Toronto for days, like i did, we get used to that amazing futuristic architecture, the high rises, followed by more high rises, all in perfect glass and with amazing designs.
And suddenly you enter the University of Toronto and are immediately transported to a XIX century campus with neo-gotic buildings, with an amazing aspect and above all, in an incredible surrounding.
There are, of course, the newer buildings, but the Canadians have a way of making old and new work perfectly together.
Loved it!
And suddenly you enter the University of Toronto and are immediately transported to a XIX century campus with neo-gotic buildings, with an amazing aspect and above all, in an incredible surrounding.
There are, of course, the newer buildings, but the Canadians have a way of making old and new work perfectly together.
Loved it!
Written November 9, 2015
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Good morning!
My husband, son and I are visiting Toronto from Boston this Wednesday-Friday as my son is very interested/hopeful in attending the University of Toronto/ 2023. I tried to book a tour of the St. George campus but I was a bit too late in my request and the tour was full. However, do you know if we can still walk through the campus to look at the outside space? I understand that visitors cannot enter any buildings. Or, are there any alternative tours we can still book between 4/20-4/22?
Thank you in advance,
Katherine & family
Written April 16, 2022
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