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Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture, South Core
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Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture

  • 4.823 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A weathered giant anchor sits prominently on Toronto's waterfront, giving the site a historic maritime atmosphere and broad scenic views of the harbour. It's an easy, casual outdoor stop ideal for photography, sunset-watching and quick sightseeing. Expect open access, informative plaques and lively crowds on warm evenings.

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Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture in short

When is Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture?

Toronto, ON M5E 0A4,Canada.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

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monday
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Captain John's Pier Anchor Sculpture
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  5. 5 Love Park · 8 min
Toronto, ON M5E 0A4, Canada(opens the map)DirectionsTo South Core

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Usually no wait
  • Good for couples
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 23 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Sunset views
  • Waterfront
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists

What people say

La vie particulièrement au coucher du soleil est magnifique ! Hyper romantique 💕
Newscampers Newscampersbox
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Around South Core

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.

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  • Light layerUntil 5 pm