Ontario Court of Justice Toronto

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2023

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Ontario Court of Justice Toronto

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Now the largest courthouse in Ontario, this 63-courtroom facility is situated in Toronto’s central civic precinct and is the final element in a series of three judicial buildings that date to the early 19th century. The team’s design articulates the identity and values of a modern justice facility without overwhelming the adjacent—and iconic—city hall.

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View from southeast with main entrance to the left and from southwest on the right

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