St. James Town in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

1. Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle Marker

Inscription. The Anglican Parish of St. Simon-the-Apostle was founded in 1883. The congregation first worshipped in the chapel of St. James-the-Less, Parliament Street, until this church, by architects Strickland and Symons, was completed in 1887. Five years later it was enlarged to twice its original capacity. The parish hall and first rectory, designed by architect Eden Smith, were built in 1905. St. Simon's Church has served as spiritual home to many Torontonians, and its choir of men and boys has long been renowned for its excellence.

Erected 1982 by Toronto Historical Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 43° 40.316′ N, 79° 22.425′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in St. James Town. It is on Bloor Street East 0.2 kilometers east of Sherbourne Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Howard St, Toronto ON M4W 1J1, 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: James Cooper House (1881) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Rekai Family (approx. 0.2 kilometers away);

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Sherbourne Blockhouse (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Underground Railroad Restaurant (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chapel of St. James-the-Less / La Chapelle de St. James-the-Less (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe 1766-1850 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Castle Frank (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); St. Paul’s Anglican Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

2. Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle Marker

Under the arch on the left

Church of St. Simon, as originally built in the 1880s image. Click for full size.

3. Church of St. Simon, as originally built in the 1880s

Source: Toronto Public Library (public domain0

Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle (now St. Peter and St. Simon) in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

4. Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle (now St. Peter and St. Simon) 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 110 times since then and 19 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.