Entertainment District in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Bishop’s Palace 1818

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2014

1. The Bishop’s Palace 1818 Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the "Bishop's Palace", residence of Bishop John Strachan (1778-1867), built in 1817-18 while he was the incumbent of St. James' Church. Born in Scotland, he came to Upper Canada in 1799 where he achieved prominence as an educator and churchman and was consecrated first Anglican Bishop of Toronto in 1839. He served as a member of the province's Legislative Council 1820-41 and of the Executive Council 1815-36. During the Rebellion of 1837, the Loyalist forces that defeated William Lyon Mackenzie near Montgomery's Tavern assembled on the grounds of the Palace.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historical Sites Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.

Location. 43° 38.711′ N, 79° 23.016′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in the Entertainment District. Marker is on Front Street West close to University Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Front St W, Toronto ON M5J 2L7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Royal York Hotel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Upper Canada College Centenary (approx. 0.3 kilometers

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away); Toronto-Dominion Centre / Le Centre Toronto-Dominion (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Isabella Valancy Crawford (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 25 Years of Blue Jays Baseball (approx. half a kilometer away); The Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (approx. half a kilometer away); The Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2014

2. The Bishop’s Palace 1818 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.