In the Neighbourhood
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.
The Distillery Historic District
Toronto, Ontario
Previously the historic Gooderham & Worts Distillery, now unique restaurants & boutiques!
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
Spadina Museum, named from an Annishnaabemowin word ishpadina (“highland” or &...
Market Gallery
Toronto, Ontario
Steps above the bustling St. Lawrence Market lies the Market Gallery – an intimate, hist...
Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres
Toronto, Ontario
Explore this timeless theatre complex - the world’s last operating double-decker theatre
Road Map
Toronto, Ontario to Toronto, Ontario
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