First Toronto Post Office, National historic site and active post office in Old Toronto, Canada.
This late Georgian building on Adelaide Street East serves as both an operating post office and museum space. The structure provides postal services while housing exhibits about early communication and mail delivery systems.
The post office was founded in 1833 before York became Toronto, making it Canada's oldest operating facility built specifically for mail service. It formed part of the British Royal Mail system that helped shape the nation.
The building shows how mail shaped early Toronto's growth through letter collections and postal equipment on display. Visitors can see the role communication played in the daily life of the early city.
The site is easily accessible and offers postal services, stamp purchases, and mailbox rentals alongside museum exhibits. Visitors can combine their tour with any postal needs, allowing for a natural experience without disruption.
Mail sent from here can be stamped with a reproduction of Toronto's original postmark, bringing postal history to life in a hands-on way. This feature makes any letter posted here carry a tangible connection to the building's past.
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