The streets of Harbourfront and the Financial District combine old and new in a vibrant mix. Along the shores of Lake Ontario, the origins of the city can be traced to the establishment of Fort York in 1793. As the town of York grew, spreading north from the lake, financial institutions settled around Bay and King streets. Today, modern skyscrapers, interspersed with historic buildings, dot the district, and historic vaudeville theaters, restored to their original splendor, anchor an exuberant entertainment scene.
For information about upcoming sports events and concerts at the SkyDome, visit www.skydome.com For information on the free summertime concerts held at the Toronto Music Garden, call 416 973 4000-
Many of the city’s best artist-run galleries are here in this gorgeous old warehouse. Exhibit openings are often held Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
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Antique billiard tables, great beer, and good food make for an unforgettable experience in this lofty, renovated billiard factory.
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Home to basketball’s Raptors and hockey’s Maple Leafs, the arena is in the old Toronto Postal Delivery Building. Carvings on the façade depict the history of communications.
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Morning
Start at Commerce Court North (see Commerce Court North) to admire the stunning lobby. Walk west to Bay St and the TD Centre, noting the Wall and Chairs sculpture in the plaza (see Wall and Chairs) and Joe Fafard’s life-sized bronze cows lounging on the lawn behind 77 King St W.
Just around the corner at 234 Bay St is the Design Exchange (see Design Exchange). Explore it for an hour before enjoying a pan-Asian lunch at Kubo DX, on the first floor.
Afternoon
Zigzag your way to Simcoe Park, on Front St west of Wellington, and the luminous Anish Kapoor sculpture. A monument beside it honors city founders. Continue west along Front, past the CBC at No. 250, noting the Glenn Gould sculpture, in memory of the eccentric pianist. You’ll soon come to Sky-Dome, and The Audience, Michael Snow’s larger-than-life fans (see The Audience).
Turn left on Spadina Ave; crossing the bridge, look to your left to see Eldon Garnet’s memorial commemorating Chinese laborers who helped build Canada’s railroad. It’s five minutes to the lake and, just west on Queens Quay, Toronto Music Garden, in bloom spring to fall. Wander this oasis for an hour, then walk 15 minutes east to York Quay Centre to watch artisans at work and stroll the Photo Passage.
End the day with a steak dinner at Harbour Sixty (60 Harbour St), in the opulent former Harbour Commission building.
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Alternative drama and dance at this relatively recent addition to the scene.
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Chris McDonald’s contemporary fusion menu is easily one of the city’s best gastronomic experiences; the tasting menu with wine pairings is superb. Superior service.
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It’s a heady experience sipping the perfect martini while gazing at the city from the top of a skyscraper (see Bar at Canoe).
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This sleek Japanese joint excels at sushi and sashimi , but cooked mains such as duck are equally delicious.
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Fans of CanStage’s contemporary drama fill the seats.
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Some of the freshest fish in town and extravagant foie gras attract a well-heeled crowd. Top selection of boutique Californian wines.
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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