Hidden gems - Historical landmarks in Old Toronto, Canada not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Old Toronto

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Old Toronto. This list contains 72 places from Historical landmark category.

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Monkey Statue

Historical landmark

👍👍 Breath taking. Awe inspiring. Gave me new meaning in life.

5.00 (8 reviews) (~94.03 km from centre)

Harriet Tubman Statue

Historical landmark

👍👍 I was looking forward to viewing the monument commemorating Harriet Tubman at the Salem Chapel. Unfortunately, there is no longer a statue outside of the church. An extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to helping freed slaves, the elderly and women's suffrage. Hopefully, when I revisit St.Cat...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~55.52 km from centre)

Clock Tower

Park

👍👍 A cool old clocktower in Victoria Park.

4.90 (35 reviews) (~92.31 km from centre)

Lesya Ukrainka Monument

Historical landmark

😐 Hadn't heard of her before I saw the monument. Still don't know too much about her. But the monument is good.

4.90 (31 reviews) (~6.5 km from centre)

Historic Plaque: Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

Historical landmark

👍👍 Very interesting. The transportation museum was not open but still interesting and a lot to see and learn.

4.90 (16 reviews) (~1.32 km from centre)

Brantford Cenotaph

Historical landmark

4.90 (15 reviews) (~91.55 km from centre)

Cornell Campbell House

Historical landmark

👍👍 A neat piece of Scarborough history. Nice gardens can be seen during the warmer months. A good place to visit for its historic value and a small park to enjoy. Located right off of Kingston rd.

4.90 (10 reviews) (~16.74 km from centre)

John Bales Historical House

Historical landmark

👍 Can't say I went to the park to see this preserved house, but it's still there.

4.90 (7 reviews) (~11.99 km from centre)

The Brown Homestead

Cultural center

👍👍 Rich in History

4.90 (7 reviews) (~61.06 km from centre)

Crawford Lake Iroquoian Village

Historical landmark

Village-style learning center featuring exhibits & programs on local Native American history.

4.80 (121 reviews) (~50.02 km from centre)

North Toronto Station

Historical landmark

👍👍 It's a very pretty nice historic building.

4.80 (104 reviews) (~3.1 km from centre)

Settler's Fork

Scenic spot

👍👍 My favourite morning walk in Preston, see something new every time.

4.80 (91 reviews) (~84.57 km from centre)

McDougall Cottage Historic Site

Historical place museum

👍👍 Beautiful historic Scottish cottage from 1858. English gardens surround the cottage, which is open for public viewing during certain times of the year. Tartan Tea occurs several times throughout the year (various themes, I believe all are Scottish based). The cottage is also open for general viewi...

4.80 (73 reviews) (~82.31 km from centre)

Soldiers' Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful historical landmark on the campus of the University of Toronto. The surroundings are beautifully landscaped, the tower is accessible from all sides, in the evening the monument is illuminated. You will find information boards in the area. It is definitely a good idea to come here when expl...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~1.44 km from centre)

Historic Bruce Trail

Historical landmark

👍 Great place for experiencing nature.Moreover, the view from up is just amazing ,you can see all the Hamilton from there.climbing stairs is also very beneficial for health.so if you are natureholic you must visit it 😊.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~59.06 km from centre)

Hillary House National Historic Site

Historical landmark

👍👍 A treasure trove of history! Seeing the collection of games, books and pianos took me back in time - and there's such a cute little tennis court in the front lawn.

4.80 (30 reviews) (~39.43 km from centre)

Paris Plains Church

Historical landmark

👍👍 Super cute. Love the cobblestone architecture example. If you're in Paris Ontario, worth the short stop out .

4.80 (26 reviews) (~92.87 km from centre)

Wayne Gretzky Childhood Home

Historical landmark

4.80 (24 reviews) (~89.12 km from centre)

The Hive Centre and Stay

Group accommodation

Laid-back B&B on a wooded property, plus a shared kitchen, a fire pit & a lounge.

4.80 (23 reviews) (~71.98 km from centre)

Pioneer Tower bridge

Bridge

😐 2023 September 3★ It's a bridge folks. It connects you over the river so thankfully you don't need to swim across or go around it. Note. The river can smell. There are a fair number of mosquitoes. So don't hang around long.

4.80 (21 reviews) (~87.19 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Old Toronto, Canada