St. James Town

St. James Town is a residential neighborhood in downtown Toronto made up of tall apartment buildings packed closely together. The buildings spread across several blocks and hold thousands of people in a relatively compact area.

The neighborhood came into being in the 1950s after Toronto changed its zoning rules to allow tall apartment buildings. This transformation from older housing to modern high-rises reshaped how the city grew and where people could live.

The neighborhood brings together residents from many parts of the world, and their languages and cooking traditions shape daily life. This diversity shows itself in how people celebrate different holidays and share meals from various cuisines.

Main shops and services are found on a few streets that are easy to walk to. A subway station nearby makes it simple to reach other parts of the city.

Many of the apartment buildings here are named after well-known Canadian cities, giving the neighborhood a playful local character. These names remind residents daily of the connection between this housing area and the larger country.

Location: Ontario

Location: Toronto

Shares border with: Rosedale, Cabbagetown

GPS coordinates: 43.66917,-79.37278

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:51