Highlights of the University of Toronto
The University of Toronto’s St. George campus spreads across downtown Toronto. Historic buildings, modern facilities, and green spaces are scattered among the city blocks; here we introduce representative architecture that can be seen while walking around.
Architecture of the St. George campus
This is the East Wing of University College. University College is one of the University of Toronto’s original founding colleges and is distinguished by its non-denominational character.
This is the main building of University College. It was designed by Frederick William Cumberland and William George Storm and completed in 1859.
This is the main building of Victoria University. It is known as Old Vic. It was designed by William George Storm, who was also involved in the design of University College’s main building. Storm died shortly after its completion in 1892, making it his signature work. The building is in an architectural style known as Richardsonian Romanesque and has a fairytale-like atmosphere.
This is a building known as the Daniels Building, or by its address as 1Spadina Crescent (1 Spadina Crescent).
This building was the home of Knox College, a theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church. The name Knox comes from John Knox, a leader of the Scottish Reformation. Knox College moved to another location but remains one of the colleges that make up the University of Toronto.
For information on Edinburgh’s attractions, food, and transportation, see the article below.
This is a domed event hall called Convocation Hall. Somehow, it has an atmosphere reminiscent of a mosque. The CN Tower is the minaret, the tower attached to a mosque.
It was designed by Frank Darling and John A. Pearson. Pearson’s signature work is the Centre Block of Canada’s Parliament.
For information about Parliament Hill’s highlights, opening hours, and tickets, see the article below.
The nature-filled campus is home to many squirrels.
The St. George Campus borders Queen's Park, so you can visit both during the same walk. The provincial parliament building and the park’s highlights are introduced in the article about Queen's Park.
Basic Information about the University of Toronto
The information below was checked against official sources on October 11, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- Official guide to the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.
University life - Campuses - St. GeorgeThe U of T St. George campus blends historical architecture and inviting green spaces, where students, staff and fa...www.utoronto.ca - 📍 Address
- 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1, Canada. This is the representative contact address for the St. George Campus listed by the university.
- 🕐 Hours
- The campus operations status page displays “Open”.
- 💴 Admission
- Exploring the campus outdoors is free. Check the individual information for tours and facilities.
- ⏱ Time required
- Allow approximately 1 hours30 minutes to 2 hours to see the main buildings of the St. George Campus.⚠️ The time required varies depending on crowds and the scope of your visit.
Getting to the University of Toronto
Subway
The St. George Campus is located in downtown Toronto. The official campus guide includes links with information about access and public transportation. It is best to choose your arrival point according to the building you plan to visit.
The related guide “【トロント】観光スポット・グルメ・交通・モデルコースを解説” is currently available only in Japanese.
