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Project Details
- Type
- Mixed Use and Heritage
- Ward
- Toronto Centre
- Councillor
- Chris Moise
- Current Phase
- Pre-development
- Current Use
- Vacant
- Major Intersection
- Queen Street West and Bay Street
- Proposed Use
- Exploring potential future uses for the building.
- Surrounding Use
- Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square to the west, offices to the north, shopping mall to the east, Financial District to the south.
- Type
- Mixed Use and Heritage
- Ward
- Toronto Centre
- Councillor
- Chris Moise
- Current Phase
- Pre-development
- Current Use
- Vacant
- Major Intersection
- Queen Street West and Bay Street
- Proposed Use
- Exploring potential future uses for the building.
- Surrounding Use
- Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square to the west, offices to the north, shopping mall to the east, Financial District to the south.
Project Overview
Located at the corner of Queen Street West and Bay Street, Old City Hall is one of the city’s most iconic heritage buildings. Built in 1899 and designed by E.J. Lennox in the Romanesque Revival style, it served as Toronto’s City Hall until 1965 and then functioned as a courthouse, housing provincial courtrooms while remaining a landmark of civic pride and architectural beauty.
The provincial courts relocated at the end of April 2025 and the building now sits vacant.
Together with the City’s Corporate Real Estate Management Division (CREM), CreateTO is examining potential future uses for Old City Hall that align with the Toronto City Council-approved Revitalization and Management Principles: increase public access and interest, conserve the National Historic Site, foster local economic development, and achieve financial sustainability.
CreateTO and CREM will report back to Council by Q2 2026.
Project News
Project Updates, CreateTO InsiderJuly 8, 2025CreateTO announces teams to support Old City Hall future uses analysisProject Updates, CreateTO InsiderJuly 8, 2025CreateTO is excited to introduce the newest team members to support the reimagining of Old City Hall, one of Toronto’s most treasured civic landmarks. This initiative, on behalf of the City of Toronto, will deliver a bold, forward-looking strategy to guide the long-term vision for the historic site.
City Building and Cultural Vitality
