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Osgoode Hall

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Historic site Heritage museum City courthouse Law library

Architecturally significant 19th-century building currently housing law offices & courts. People often mention building, beautiful, Toronto, Ontario,


Address

130 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N5, Canada

Website

lso.ca

Contact

+1 416-947-3300

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (344 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: building (12) beautiful (7) Toronto (7) Ontario (6)
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  • 5/5 Lee H. 3 years ago on Google
    Was there two years ago and was interested by the historical and architectural building. Especially the Great Library.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita W. 5 years ago on Google • 1012 reviews
    I have passed by so many times but never went inside. What you may not know is that this building is open to the public. Before entering you are subject to a security check, however. Be sure to visit the law library.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric D. 4 years ago on Google • 250 reviews
    Very beautiful from the outside! The trees are absolutely lovely and the old design and floors were a sight to behold. One of the cooler architecture pieces of Toronto as it was designed more than 100 years ago! Definitely a treat to have explored it during doors open Toronto, as it was a great cultural experience and a fun one too! Definitely recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Be L. 5 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Osgoode Hall is a landmark building in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original ​2 1⁄2-storey building was started in 1829 and finished in 1832 from a design by John Ewart and W. W. Baldwin. The structure was named after William Osgoode,the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada (now the province of Ontario). It originally served to house the regulatory body for lawyers in Ontario along with its law school (formally established as Osgoode School in 1889) which was the only recognized professional law school for the province at the time. It was constructed between 1829 and 1832 in the late Georgian Palladian and Neoclassical styles. It currently houses the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court of the Superior Court of Justice, the offices of the Law Society of Ontario and the Great Law Library.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lina Di G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building full of history. Close to Nathan Phillip square. The grounds are stunning.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 swaraj s. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing architecture of this old building
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colin H. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautifully kept, historical buildings I have ever seen. Names after the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada, this building is a shrine to Canadian Law and architecture. You will see beautiful floors, an ornate plaster ceiling, a spiral iron stare case and etched glass along with thousands of law journals and gorgeous wood work. Best of all it is open to the public and is a great stop while visiting Toronto for anyone remotely interested in law and or history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roman 10 months ago on Google • 374 reviews
    Great opportunity through Open Doors Ontario to see this historical place. Very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 ingrid t. 10 months ago on Google • 155 reviews
    One of the best buildings listed in Toronto Doors Open. Really enjoyed walking through this unique and classical place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaqui L. 4 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    I can't believe I passed by this beautiful place and never realized what it held inside! This building has a gorgeous library and it's full of paintings of past treasurers, each with their own unique touches! There's a dining hall thats been used for over a hundred years with short little seats because people were tinier back then. Come in for a treasure trove of Canadian law history :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 6 K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place for a stroll or peaceful relaxation in the heart of the city 🌺
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James L. 1 year ago on Google • 211 reviews
    A unique, historical and beautiful location in the heart of Toronto. Features include an architecturally significant building dating back to 1829 and beautiful and tranquil gardens with several areas to sit and take in the surroundings. Large wrought iron fences surround the area and cobblestone drives are a wonderful feature. Large trees offer shade and one would not feel as though they are in the heart of a large metropolitan city.

  • 5/5 Johnny S. 8 months ago on Google • 163 reviews
    Came for the 1:15 PM tour of the vast majority of Osgoode Hall. Was a great experience; got to see all of the meaningful architecture, as well as the private areas only available with the tour. Was allowed to take photos and videos. There was a mandatory body and luggage check upon entering, but not a big deal. Tour guide was friendly and provided a good experience. Admission is free. Highly recommend even if you miss the tour.

  • 5/5 Sheldon M. 5 years ago on Google • 106 reviews
    Really interesting building to look inside of. It's the home to the law society and has a couple of really old artifacts from when the society was founded. There is a law library full of reference books to cases, but it is a public space, so anyone can go there during office hours to work in the library. It's a very beautiful space.

  • 5/5 Lisa J. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing old building, beautiful floors and don’t miss looking up to the skylights.

  • 5/5 Owen W. 5 years ago on Google
    There's a lot of history in the halls of Osgoode Hall - it's definitely worth a tour. It's fun to see how the art style has changed throughout the decades in the portraits of the Chief Justice's.

  • 4/5 Patricia D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great building and gardens, ideal to take pictures and enjoy some quiet time in the middle of the city!

  • 5/5 Meghan Huryn P. 7 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Loved capturing wedding photos here. Beautiful spot in the heart of downtown Toronto!

  • 5/5 Winfield C. 5 months ago on Google
    Great place to visit on tour. Very immersive. The library contains some funny historical gems on its shelf.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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