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Royal Ontario Museum
Canada's largest museum of world cultures and natural history, topped by Daniel Libeskind's dramatic crystalline extension.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Ontario, Canada · North America
About University
University works well as a base: 1km from Royal Ontario Museum.
University is in Ontario, Canada, with about 7,600 people. You drive on the right here.
University is a neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It comprises the St. George campus of the University of Toronto and some of the surrounding area.
It is bounded by College Street to the south, Queen's Park to the east, Bloor Street West to the north, and Bathurst Street to the west.
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neighbourhood is represented by the riding of University—Rosedale in federal politics and a riding of the same name in provincial politics.
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What is there to see near University?
Within an hour or so of University: Royal Ontario Museum (1 km), CN Tower (2 km), Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (3 km), Canada's Wonderland (23 km).
Where is University?
University is in Ontario, Canada.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,607
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 43.6625, -79.4012
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Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from University
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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CN Tower
Soaring 553-metre communications and observation tower that defines the Toronto skyline.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Toronto's spectacular aquarium at the base of the CN Tower with a stunning underwater tunnel and 20,000 aquatic animals.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Canada's Wonderland
Canada's premier amusement park near Toronto with over 200 attractions including 17 roller coasters.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Toronto Zoo
Canada's largest zoo spanning 287 hectares with over 5,000 animals organized by geographic region.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Canadian Automotive Museum
Museum celebrating Canadian motoring heritage with a collection of rare Canadian-built cars in Oshawa.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
A charming heritage town at the mouth of the Niagara River with award-winning wineries, the Shaw Festival theatre, and beautiful 19th-century streetscapes.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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