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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. 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. It 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:

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150 Front St W, Toronto ON M5J 2L7, 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,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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 Royal York Hotel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); David Pecaut Square (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir John A. Macdonald Plaza (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Andrew's Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); No. 2 Construction Battalion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Upper Canada College Centenary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canadian General Electric Company Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); National Farm Radio Forum / Le National Farm Radio Forum (approx. 0.3 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

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 1, 2026

3. The Bishop’s Palace 1818 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on August 15, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.