Victoria University

Victoria University is a beautiful and historic place in the heart of Toronto. 🌳📚 I visited during the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) this weekend, and it was an amazing experience! The campus has such a charming atmosphere — elegant buildings, peaceful courtyards, and welcoming staff and volunteers. Everything was well organized, and it felt like the perfect setting for inspiring literary conversations. Truly a place that celebrates culture, learning, and creativity. ✨

As someone who photographs weddings often, I can say this spot is fantastic for portraits. The scenery, architecture, and atmosphere all work together to create gorgeous images every time.

This is probably one of the best pictures I've ever taken! The college itself is a beautiful work of craftsmanship. I went to speak for a symposium and was blown away by the beauty. There was also filming on site (which you can see in one of the pictures). I accidentally walked into the shot and got yelled at haha. But apparently they do a lot of filming on location because it looks so nice.

On my morning walk, I passed by a group of French-speaking joggers, their lively conversation filling the air. A German couple ran by, exchanging a few words in their distinct, strong accents. Shortly after, an Iranian-looking father and his young daughter walked past me in quiet companionship. Meanwhile, a group of cheerful, Spanish-speaking girls drifted away, moving happily and slowly. I couldn’t help but smile—how I love hearing the unique melodies of different languages! Each one paints the world with its own set of vibrant colors. How lucky I am to witness this beautiful diversity.

Want to have a pleasant walk in Yorkville? This is one of the best places nearby!

I like the historical scheme of the Victoria university buildings. They absolutely nice for photo shooting.

I wish I enrolled in Vic instead of University College.... First year take notes: if you like history (especially renaissance and reformation), enrol in Vic. But if you don’t like walking extra miles to get to class at Con Hall or Earthsci, don’t choose Vic. Seriously, the most beautiful college at UofT.

Vic is good, BUT its dining hall Burwash is bad to a level and the staff and service there is terrible. Avoid the dining hall and it will be all good.