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Follow civic, market, warehouse and residential streets as one continuous architecture-focused drive.
90 min · 18 km · 5 attractions
Open interactive plannerToronto architecture route
Old Toronto Streets
Stone, brick, civic buildings, warehouse districts and neighbourhood streets form a more coherent story than a landmark checklist.
Choose how to experience this route
Use downtown garages and lots
Drive between five reviewed parking hubs, then walk to each historic district or campus stop.
75 min driving · 5 hubs · 1.6 km direct walking
Plan Park & exploreThe interactive planner can reorder the hubs for your approach direction. With a custom origin, Google Maps may open this five-hub itinerary in more than one part.
Route overview
The route connects Osgoode Hall, St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery Historic District, Cabbagetown and the University of Toronto front campus. Recommended corridors include University Avenue, Queen Street, Church Street, Front Street and Parliament Street.
Downtown curb access is limited and restrictions change frequently. Park & explore uses dedicated public or institutional parking rather than relying on curb spaces.
Attractions
- Osgoode Hall. A historic civic complex at Queen and University.
- St. Lawrence Market. An anchor for Old Town and its brick streets.
- Distillery Historic District. A pedestrian industrial district.
- Cabbagetown and Riverdale Farm. Victorian residential streets and a car-free farm destination.
- University of Toronto Front Campus. Collegiate Gothic architecture around King's College Circle.
Park & explore itinerary
Parking is not guaranteed.Downtown prices, maximum stays, height limits, event controls and garage entrances can change. Confirm all posted information before parking.
Nathan Phillips Square Garage · Green P 36
Public underground garage
Exit toward Queen Street West and walk west to Osgoode Hall at Queen and University.
- Walk to Osgoode HallApprox. 6 min · 0.45 km
Access: Vehicle-height restrictions and special-event rates apply. Confirm the preferred entrance before arrival.
Editorially checked 2026-07-27.
St. Lawrence Market North Garage · Green P 72
Public underground garage
Park beneath the North Market building and cross Front Street to the main market building.
- Walk to St. Lawrence MarketApprox. 2 min · 0.15 km
Access: Observe the posted vehicle-height limit, current entrance signs and time-dependent rates.
Editorially checked 2026-07-27.
Distillery Lane parking · Green P 230
Public surface lot
Park along Distillery Lane and enter the pedestrian district on foot.
- Walk to Distillery Historic DistrictApprox. 3 min · 0.2 km
Access: The lot is reached from Parliament Street. Events can change access and pricing.
Editorially checked 2026-07-27.
Green P carpark 79 · Sherbourne Street
Public surface lot
Walk north-east through Cabbagetown to the Winchester Street entrance of Riverdale Farm.
- Walk to Cabbagetown and Riverdale FarmApprox. 11 min · 0.8 km
Access: The farm does not admit visitor vehicles. Do not rely on curb parking near the destination.
Editorially checked 2026-07-27.
U of T Landmark Garage
University underground garage
The garage is beneath King's College Circle, placing the front campus immediately above the parking levels.
- Walk to U of T Front CampusApprox. 2 min · 0.1 km
Access: The public garage is reached by vehicle through the Wellesley Street West underpass.
Editorially checked 2026-07-27.
Before you leave
Check downtown events, construction, one-way streets, garage height restrictions and pedestrian-district access. Plan before driving and never use the website while moving.