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Explore a Parli eet t Str men WALK THIS WAY tS Fron 9 treet E. 10 Mill 11 Stre et ch Churet Stre ge Yoneet Str 8 The an Espl ade treet Bay S S York treet wr Lowe Jarvis t J is tr Stree in Well gton Stre et 7 i Gard ner Expw y. Jays Blue Way Spad ina A tS Fron treet W. UNION n Brem er Blv d. er Low coe Simeet Str Q 1 Q n’s uee uay E. re rst St Bathu et 2 Gard iner E . xpwy . ay W 6 45 A walk along the waterside pathway that stretches from the Ferry Terminal 1 at the very base of Bay Street to the urban beach near Bathurst Street reveals the city’s creative soul and nautical nature. 2 Queen’s Quay Music Garden Famous cellist Yo Yo Ma and landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy collaborated on the creation of this garden; each phase is a botanical interpretation of a movement within Bach’s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello. Hand-held audio players offer commentary; rent one at the Marina Quay West office at 539 Queen’s Quay W. (on the pier immediately south of the Garden). www.harbourfrontcentre.com 3 HTO Urban Beach Opened in 2007, this inner-city escape offers sand, umbrellas and beach furniture and is a perfect spot to repose. Watch the boats lazily drift by or turn around and marvel at the architecture of the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and the downtown high-rises. www.qqhbia.com 4 Harbourfront Centre and York Quay Centre The cutting edge, the current and the creative come together under these roofs. Everything from glass-blowing to mind-blowing visual art is shown inside, while the outdoor venues have welcomed famous singers, authors, dancers and some of the noisiest kids on the planet. 235 Queen’s Quay W., www.harbourfrontcentre.com 5 The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery Home to some of Toronto’s wildest and most creative contemporary art exhibits, including cutting-edge installations, this site has also seen some legendary Toronto International Film Festival parties. 231 Queen’s Quay W., www.thepowerplant.org 6 Queen’s Quay Terminal Built in 1926, the magnificent transformation of the terminal building into a thriving shopping experience in the midst of Toronto Harbourfront ranks as one of the city’s must-see destinations. March your mukluks into the Museum of Inuit Art for an eyeful of some of the country’s best native art and then hat shop at the legendary Tilley store. 207 Queen’s Quay W., www.queensquay.sites.toronto.com Photo: (Steve Robinson ceramic box) Courtesy of Petroff Gallery venu e u n’s Q Quee 3 Front Street/Old Towne In Toronto’s early years, the shoreline of the Lake ran right along what is now Front Street, making a walk along this stretch of the city a journey back in time. Historic buildings now house galleries, cafés, clothing stores and performance spaces, ensuring that there’s plenty to do on memory lane. 7 The Hockey Hall of Fame Secreted away in an old bank building, this museum offers a glimpse into the past and future of Canada’s most beloved sport. 30 Yonge St., www.hhof.com 8 Flat Iron Building First Toronto, then New York, 1892 ushered in the first of North America’s flat-iron buildings. Stop and ‘quaff an ale’ in the skinny basement bar of one of Toronto’s most-photographed building. 49 Wellington St. E. 9 St. Lawrence Market Since its proclamation in 1803, the historic buildings on the corner of Jarvis and Front Streets have been known collectively as the Market, an area abuzz with locals and pedestrians buying market produce, cheeses, fish, meats and unique non-food items from the more than 120 vendors. 92 Front St. E., www.stlawrencemarket.com 10 Berkeley Castle The site of Toronto’s first knitting factory, this award-winning, mixed-use office/retail/performance space is now home to the likes of the Berkeley Street Theatre, The Wine Establishment, rehearsal spaces of The Canadian Opera Company and an exquisite courtyard garden. 2 Berkeley St., www.berkeleycastle.ca 11 The Distillery Historic District Situated on the site of a former whiskey distillery, this five-hectare (13-acre), cobblestone pedestrian-only village offers an eclectic mix of galleries, indoor and outdoor cultural shows, coffee shops and restaurants. 55 Mill St., www.thedistillerydistrict.com TTC Subway Stops TORONTO 2009 | 75
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http://www.qqhbia.com
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http://www.berkeleycastle.ca
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Contents
Contributors
Welcome
Cityscapes
Toast of the Town
In the Night Garden
Gooooal!
Take a Moment
Faces of Toronto
Red Rocket
Past Perfection
Water Lust
The Artist’s City
Living the Green Dream
York Region and North Toronto
Mississauga Marvels
Vine Country
Discovery Walks
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
Listings
Visitor Resources
2009 Event Calendar
Parting Shot
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
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