Toronto Courthouse

Toronto Courthouse
Toronto Courthouse

The Toronto Courthouse is a major court in Toronto, Canada located behind Osgoode Hall at 361 University Avenue north of Queen Street West. It is a branch of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and is used for criminal trials.[1]

History

It was built in 1967 as the Metropolitan Toronto Courthouse.[2] It served as Court for York County, which formerly included the City of Metropolitan Toronto. After 1980, it served solely as court for Toronto.

References

  1. ↑ "List of Ontario Court Addresses". Attorney General of Ontario. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  2. ↑ As indicated by markings and plaques on the building.

Coordinates: 43°39′10″N 79°23′11″W / 43.65278°N 79.38639°W / 43.65278; -79.38639


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