Wellington Place in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Upper Canada College Boarding House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

1. Upper Canada College Boarding House Marker

Inscription. This is the last remaining building of Upper Canada College, located here 1831-1891. Built in the Georgian Style in 1855, the student residence was altered and enlarged first in 1856 by Cumberland and Storm architects and again several times in later years. After the school moved to its present location on Lonsdale Road, most of the buildings on this site were demolished. The residence was then used as a factory until renovated in 1983 for commercial purposes.

Erected 1986 by Toronto Historical Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 43° 38.884′ N, 79° 23.325′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Wellington Place. It is at the intersection of Adelaide Street West and Duncan Street, on the left when traveling west on Adelaide Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Duncan Street, Toronto ON M5H 1W7, 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: Royal Alexandra Theatre / Théâtre Royal Alexandra (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Alexandra Theatre (about 150 meters away); Royal Alexandra Theatre - 1907

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(about 150 meters away); York Hospital Site (about 150 meters away); Canadian General Electric Company Building (about 210 meters away); Upper Canada College Centenary (about 210 meters away); St. Andrew's Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); No. 2 Construction Battalion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

2. Upper Canada College Boarding House Marker

Map of Toronto from 1860, showing Upper Canada College and the Boarding House image. Click for full size.

3. Map of Toronto from 1860, showing Upper Canada College and the Boarding House

Before Duncan street went south of Adelaide Street. Source: University of Toronto (public domain)

Former Upper Canada College Boarding House in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

4. Former Upper Canada College Boarding House in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.