Huron Sussex in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

1. Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church Marker

Inscription. Saint Thomas's was founded in 1874 as the Anglican parish church for Seaton Village. The congregation relocated twice before moving to a new, larger building on this site in 1893. A fine example of the arts and crafts style, it was designed by prominent architect and church member Eden Smith. Smith's plan was enlarged in 1912 and the octagonal baptistry added in 1919. The handsome interior is notable for its highly original furnishings, many created in the 1940s by artist A. Scott Carter. One of the first Anglo-Catholic parishes in Canada, Saint Thomas's has long been known for its liturgy and music as well as its numerous community initiatives.

Erected 1988 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 1874.

Location. 43° 39.953′ N, 79° 24.047′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Huron Sussex. It is on Huron Street 0.1 kilometers south of Bloor Street West, on the left when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 383 Huron Street, Toronto ON M5S 2G5, 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 Medical Arts Building (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spadina Expressway (about 240 meters away); “Stop Spadina Save Our City” (about 240 meters away); After the Spadina Expressway (about 240 meters away); Young Men’s - Young Women’s Hebrew Association (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Early meteorology in Canada / Les débuts de la météorologie au Canada (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Grey Cup / La Coupe Grey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John M. Lyle Studio (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

2. Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church Marker

of all markers in Toronto.

Additional commentary.
1.
Many years ago, I lived a couple of doors down from St. Thomas’s. It is well-known for its very high-anglican services, with bells and incense, earning it the affectionate nickname “Smokey Thomas”

— Submitted June 6, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.

Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

3. Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.