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View of First Canadian Place from the ground

First Canadian Place is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It stands at 298 metres (978 feet) high. If you include its antenna, it reaches 355 metres! This makes it the tallest skyscraper in all of Canada. It's also the eleventh tallest building in North America. Only the famous CN Tower in Toronto and the Inco Superstack in Sudbury are taller free-standing structures in Canada.

This impressive building is found in Toronto's busy financial district. It sits right at the corner of King and Bay streets. This area is like the heart of Canada's money world. First Canadian Place is home to the main offices of the Bank of Montreal in Toronto. This bank is the oldest in Canada, which is why the building is called 'First Canadian Place'.

What's Inside?

First Canadian Place is not just offices. It's a busy hub with many things inside for people to use. You can find shops, restaurants, and even a supermarket there.

Shopping and Food

The building has a large shopping mall. Here, you can find different stores to explore. There's also a big food court on Level 2. It offers many choices for a quick meal or snack.

Underground Access

First Canadian Place is connected to Toronto's underground pathway system. This system is called PATH. It lets people walk through tunnels to other buildings and subway stations. This is very helpful, especially during cold winters or rainy days.

A Landmark Building

First Canadian Place is a very important building in Toronto. It stands out in the city's skyline. It shows how important Toronto is as a financial centre in Canada. Many businesses and people work there every day.

Images for kids

  • First Canadian Place under construction-3.jpg

    First Canadian Place under construction in 1975

  • Bank of Montreal in First Canadian Place 2021

    The building podium at the northwest corner of King and Bay streets

  • First Canadian Place Office Lobby 2021

    Office Lobby

  • First Canadian Place Office Lobby-1 2021

    Fountain inside the building

  • First Canadian Place Open Space 202112

    Open space

  • First Canadian Place Basement PATH 2021

    Basement Access

  • First Canadian Place basement restaurants and supermarket 202112

    Basement supermarket and food stall

  • First Canadian Place Arcade 2021

    Shopping Mall

  • First Canadian Place Level 2 Food Court 2021

    Food Court in Level 2

See also

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