Victoria University was originally founded in [Cobourg, Ontario]?, to the west of Toronto in 1836. In 1892 it federated with the University of Toronto, and became Victoria College while also retaining the "university" name that reflected its history as an independent institution. The current campus at the corner of Queen's Park Crescent and [Bloor Street]? in Toronto was opened the same year. In 1928, the independent Union College federated with the theology department of Victoria College, and became Emmanuel College.
The oldest residence building is Burwash Hall, which is dominated by Gate House, the last reamaining all male residence space at Vic.
Alumni of Victoria University include Lester B. Pearson, [Margaret Atwood]?, [Northrup Frye]?, [Donald Sutherland]?, and [Norman Jewison]?.