Cabbagetown in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Chapel of St. James-the-Less
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La Chapelle de St. James-the-Less
Photographed by Tim Boyd
1. Chapel of St. James-the-Less/ La Chapelle de St. James-the-Lest Marker
Chapel of St. James-the-Less
In its vigorous, harmonious composition, this small funeral chapel is a splendid example of High Victorian Gothic design. Its sense of strength and spirituality is derived from the subtle contrast of its stone walls, enveloping roofs, and soaring spire. The chapel was erected in 1860 to plans by Cumberland and Storm, one of Toronto's leading 19th-century architectural firms. Situated on a slight rise, St. James is enhanced by the picturesque setting of its cemetery, which was opened in 1844 and is the oldest established cemetery in the city.
D'une composition vigoureuse et harmonieuse, cette petite chapelle funéraire offre un magnifique exemple du style néo-gothique de l'apogée victorien. La force et la spiritualité qui s'en dégagent tiennent au contraste subtil de ses murs de pierre, de ses toits enveloppants et de son haut clocher. Elle a éte construite en 1860 d'apés des plans de Cumberland and Storm, une des principales firmes d'architectes de Toronto au XIXe siècle. Située sur un petit promontoire, elle est mise en valeur
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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 43° 40.173′ N, 79° 22.156′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Cabbagetown. It is on Parliament Street 0.3 kilometers south of Bloor Street East, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in St. James Cemetery, on the steps of the chapel, approx. 100 metres from the entrance to the cemetery from Parliament Street. Accessible during the cemetery’s opening hours. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toronto ON M4X 1H1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto and on the Golden Horseshoe. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Rekai Family (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe 1766-1850 (approx. half a kilometer away); Castle Frank (approx. half a kilometer away); James Cooper House (1881) (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sherbourne Blockhouse
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025
2. Chapel of St. James-the-Less/ La Chapelle de St. James-the-Less Marker (centre of photo)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025
3. Entrance to St. James Cemetery from Parliament Street
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025
4. Chapel of St. James-the-Less in 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
