Simcoe Place

Simcoe Place is a modern glass and steel office tower that rises 33 stories above Front Street West in downtown Toronto, reaching 148 meters in height. The building provides extensive office space and serves as a major anchor for the surrounding business district.

The building was completed in 1995 and was the only major office tower constructed in Toronto during that decade's real estate downturn. Its completion marked a turning point as the city recovered from weak investment activity.

The name honors John Graves Simcoe, an early governor whose legacy shaped the region. The glass facade and steel framework define the contemporary look of the waterfront district today.

The building features 17 elevators for efficient vertical movement and is easily accessed from Front Street West. Keep in mind this is a private office building, so public access may be limited to common areas or lobbies.

The structure was selected through a design competition where architect Carlos Ott created an innovative solution for the site. It stands adjacent to the CBC National Broadcast Centre, forming a connected commercial complex.

Location: Toronto

Inception: 1995

Architects: Carlos Ott

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 33

Elevators: 17

Height: 148 m

GPS coordinates: 43.64500,-79.38580

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50