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Osgoode Hall

Osgoode Hall
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Type of Site
Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
West
Interests That Apply
History, Architecture, Art, Photography
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Osgoode Hall

Courtly Mix of Styles


Off The Beaten Path

Address: Phone:
130 Queen St W
(at University)
Toronto, ON M3A 1X5
+1 416 947 3300
Fax: +1 416 367 2635

Description

From behind its cast-iron gates, this building resembles the front of a Royal Palace somewhere in the British Empire—and it's definitely out of place amid the hustle and bustle of Queen West, the Eaton Centre and New City Hall. Originally built in 1829 to house the Law Society of Upper Canada and the courts, the structure took almost 20 years to finish. The fact it went through several architects is evident in the mixture of styles—from Palladian for the layout to Italian Renaissance for the decorative details.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Queen
Notes: Queen Streetcar comes here.
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: Parking is available on the south side of Queen Street, directly across from the main doors of Osgoode Hall.


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