Queen's Park, Toronto, Urban park in Downtown Toronto, Canada
Queen's Park spans 20 hectares of green space in Toronto's center, featuring tree-lined paths, gardens, and the Ontario Legislative Building at its southern section.
The park opened in 1860 when Edward, Prince of Wales, dedicated this land as Canada's first municipal park, naming it after Queen Victoria.
The park contains numerous monuments and memorials that commemorate Canadian historical figures, military service members, and significant national events.
Visitors can access the park through multiple public transportation options, including subway service at Queen's Park station and several bus routes.
The term Queen's Park functions as a metonym for Ontario's government, similar to how Capitol Hill represents American federal legislature.
Location: Downtown Toronto
Website: https://toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/2674
GPS coordinates: 43.66470,-79.39250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
Toronto offers numerous attractions for families with children. The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough houses more than 5000 animals from all continents. The Ontario Science Centre in Don Valley East presents interactive exhibits on science and technology. The Royal Ontario Museum downtown displays collections on natural and cultural history. Recreational facilities include Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with rides and shows, Ontario Place on the western waterfront, and Centreville Amusement Park on the Toronto Islands. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in the Entertainment District houses thousands of marine animals. The CN Tower provides observation decks above the city. Fort York interprets early 19th-century military history, while Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays rural Ontario life in the 1860s. Several parks and natural areas are suitable for family outings. The Toronto Botanical Garden in North York displays regional plants. The Scarborough Bluffs rise up to 300 feet (90 meters) above Lake Ontario. Riverdale Farm in the Riverdale neighborhood is a working farm with domestic animals. Tommy Thompson Park on an artificial peninsula serves as a bird sanctuary.
Ontario Legislative Building
188 m
Hart House, University of Toronto
500 m
McLaughlin Planetarium
286 m
Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory
271 m
Philosopher's Walk
336 m
Whitney Block
281 m
Annesley Hall
346 m
Soldiers' Tower
256 m
Regis College
195 m
39 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto
176 m
Canadiana Gallery
312 m
Isabel Bader Theatre
282 m
Victoria College Building
248 m
Birge-Carnegie Library
271 m
Statue of Queen Victoria
296 m
Muzzo Family Alumni Hall, St. Michael's College
190 m
47 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto
149 m
Northrop Frye Hall
192 m
Odette (Louis) Hall, St. Michael's College
343 m
Carr Hall, St. Michael's College
171 m
Goldring Student Centre
328 m
Falconer Hall
251 m
Regis College Building
197 m
Jackman Law Building
175 m
Edward Johnson Building
265 m
Flavelle House
175 m
Louis B. Stewart Observatory
246 m
Trinity College (Main Building)
251 mReviews
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