Canada Life Building

The Canada Life Building is a 1931 office structure in Toronto built in the Beaux-Arts style with 15 floors and a height of about 98 meters. The facade displays limestone cladding, a steel frame, and Tuscan columns, while the interior preserves marble floors, columns, and gilt ceiling decorations.

The building was designed in 1931 by architects Sproatt and Rolph during the planning of University Avenue as a grand business district. This period marked Toronto's growth as a major financial center with ambitious architectural goals.

The building once housed Canada Life, the country's first insurance company founded in 1847. Visitors can still see the original marble floors and decorative details that reflect this important business past.

The building is located at 330 University Avenue and is easy to spot from the street. Visitors can explore the lobby area and decorative details without special permission, making it accessible for those wanting to see the interior.

A weather beacon sits on the roof, signaling conditions through color-coded lights: green for clear skies, red for cloudy weather, and flashing patterns for rain or snow. This unusual system has operated for decades and has become a local Toronto landmark.

Location: Toronto

Inception: 1931

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

Floors above the ground: 15

Height: 97.8 m

GPS coordinates: 43.65170,-79.38750

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53