Upper Jarvis in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Vincent Massey
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2025
1. Vincent Massey Marker
The diplomat and philanthropist Vincent Massey (1887-1967), the first Canadian-born Governor General, and a key figure in creating the Canada Council and the National Library of Canada, lived here from 1887 to 1911.
Erected by Toronto Legacy Project and Heritage Toronto.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 43° 40.023′ N, 79° 22.71′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Upper Jarvis. It is on Jarvis Street north of Wellesley Street E, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 519 Jarvis Street, Toronto ON M4Y 1H5, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raymond Massey (here, next to this marker); Jarvis Collegiate Institute (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jarvis Collegiate Institute (about 150 meters away); Northfield (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); James Cooper House (1881) (approx. half a kilometer away); St. Pauls Anglican Church (approx. half a kilometer away); St. Andrews Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Underground Railroad Restaurant (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Also see . . . Vincent Massey (Wikipedia). Overview:
Charles Vincent Massey PC CH CC CD FRSC(hon) (February 20, 1887 December 30, 1967) was a Canadian diplomat and statesman who served as the 18th governor general of Canada from 1952 to 1959. Massey was the first governor general of Canada to be born in Canada.(Submitted on August 18, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2025
2. Vincent Massey Marker - wide view
The marker for Vincent Massey is visible on the left, while that for his brother Raymond is visible on the right.
National Photo Company (courtesy of the Library of Congress), February 18, 1927
3. Vincent Massey
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
