George Brown Campus Guide: St. James, Casa Loma and Waterfront
George Brown Polytechnic has three downtown Toronto campuses: St. James, Casa Loma and Waterfront. Your program's school decides which one you'll use most.
Sources checked September 29, 2026. View sources
Which schools are at each campus
George Brown lists these faculties and schools on each campus page. Some schools appear on more than one campus, so check your program page for where your classes run.
| Campus | Main address | Schools George Brown lists there |
|---|---|---|
| St. James | 200 King Street East | Marketing and Financial Services, Management, Media and Performing Arts, The Chef School, Deaf and Deafblind Studies, Early Childhood, ESL and Immigrant Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social and Community Services, Work and College Preparation |
| Casa Loma | 160 Kendal Avenue | Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management, Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades, Engineering Technologies, Computer Technology, plus Dance, Fashion and Jewellery studies |
| Waterfront | 51 Dockside Drive | Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing, Allied Health, Dental Health, Behavioural Science, Design and Architectural Studies, plus the Office of Research and Innovation |
Building codes you'll see on your timetable
Each campus spreads across several buildings. George Brown gives each one a short code, and the campus pages list the addresses.
- St. James: SJA at 200 King St. E., SJB at 300 Adelaide St. E., SJC at 290 Adelaide St. E., SJD at 215 King St. E., SJE at 230 Richmond St. E. and SJG at 193 King St. E.
- Casa Loma: CLC at 160 Kendal Ave., CLD at 1 Dartnell Ave. and CLE at 146 Kendal Ave.
- Waterfront: WF at 51 Dockside Dr., WFD (Daniels) at 3 Lower Jarvis St. and WFL (Limberlost Place) at 185 Queens Quay E.
Getting there by TTC
George Brown's campus pages name one main subway stop for St. James and Casa Loma, and three options for Waterfront.
| Campus | Main subway stop | Last leg George Brown describes |
|---|---|---|
| St. James | King (Line 1) | Walk east on King, or take the 504 streetcar east to Jarvis Street and walk one block east |
| Casa Loma | Dupont (Line 1) | Walk north on Spadina Road to Macpherson Avenue, then one block west to Kendal Avenue |
| Waterfront | Union (Line 1), or Castle Frank or Pape (Line 2) | From Union, the 19 Bay or 72B Pape bus to Dockside Drive. From Castle Frank, the 65 Parliament bus. From Pape, the 72B Pape bus to Queens Quay East and Lower Sherbourne |
Other places classes can run
Some programs meet away from the three campuses. George Brown lists these locations and the school each one serves.
- Toronto Metropolitan University, 99 Gerrard St. E.: the Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health, for the School of Early Childhood.
- Sunnybrook, 2075 Bayview Ave.: Prosthetic and Orthotic programs.
- Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tankhouse Lane in the Distillery District: School of Media and Performing Arts.
- Fashion Exchange, 63 Regent Park Blvd.: School of Design.
Where the residence fits
The George, George Brown's residence at 80 Cooperage Street, is next to the Distillery District. George Brown says it's within walking distance of St. James and the Waterfront health sciences building, and less than 40 minutes by transit to Casa Loma. If your program is at Casa Loma, weigh that commute before you apply.
See a campus before you choose
George Brown runs in-person campus tours for prospective students, covering common areas such as the cafeteria, library, gym and student services. It also has a virtual tour. Its campuses page lists an Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Sources and updates
This independent guide summarizes the official information linked below. Prices, dates, hours and access rules can change; check the relevant George Brown page before making a decision.