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15 Places Architects Must Visit in Toronto - Rethinking The Future
"A must see for all film buffs, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is the official home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Inside you’ll find a museum which celebrates all things film and if you really want to geek out be sure to check out the film archives which houses the worlds largest collection of film resources. Sometimes the touring exhibitions are free so check the website before visiting."
"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."
"Home of the Toronto Film Festival, as well as other visual arts celebrations, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is a building dedicated to Toronto's film world. Theaters, libraries, galleries, offices, lecture halls, as well as a swank members' lounge and..."
"Watching a show at the Princess of Wales Theatre is one of the cool things to do in Toronto at night. Photo: Tourism Toronto. Toronto’s theatre district packs in the night owls and matinee lovers."
"The Massey Hall in Toronto is the venue where one can enjoy a variety of art forms, from classical music to jazz to international dance troupes. Gifted to the city by the Massey family, this architectural beauty was designed by Sidney Badgley at a cost of $152,390.75. A host to more than 100 events annually, the Hall can seat up to 2,765 people in two balconies and a ground floor."
"Massey Hall is a beautiful performing arts theatre located in downtown Toronto that was designed by architect Sidney Badgley. It was a gift from the Massey family to the City of Toronto in 1894. The list of prominent artists and public figures that have graced its stage with their presence is vast."
"Massey Hall is one of Canada’s most important concert halls. Averitable encyclopedia of musicaltalent has played here, including Enrico Caruso, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Igor Stravinsky, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, George Gershwin,..."
"This tour's first bus leaves from Yonge-Dundas Square and the pass is good for three consecutive days. Stay aboard for the full two-hour tour, or if you're itching to tackle Toronto , hop off at one of the 21 stops, which include many of Toronto's top attractions, such as the CN Tower, the Eaton Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma and the Royal Ontario Museum. Consult with the guides for optimum planning and when the busses will be stopping at certain locations. Don't miss the boat tour at the Harbourfront, which is included in your ticket."
"The last area of the day is Dudas Square which is like a mini Times Square. Here you’ll find the Eaton Centre, the city’s largest mall and plenty of restaurants. Across from the Eaton Centre there are some restaurants a few storey’s up where you can grab a place on the patio and overlook all of the action in the square."
"The longest-running show of Toronto is considered the lousy dog theatre show where comedians are on a professional level, and home-in programs occurred. Almost 30years, this club train their comedian and specialized art of unscripted and unpremeditated performances held at the spot by any age of the person—the theatre train for excellent and affordable concerts and comedy. As theatres are small in size, but the laughter is enormous there."
"They have workshops for all levels of skill and confidence, whether you’ve never stood in front of a mic before or you’re fine-tuning a skill years in the making. The main focus at all classes is just having fun, so you’ll never feel put on the spot or pressured to step hugely out of your comfort zone. The biggest benefit of taking classes here is the history: Bad Dog is home to the longest continuously running improv show in Toronto."
"A post shared by maybe: carley (@carleythorne) on Jan 15, 2019 at 9:56am PST. Well-known for featuring comedy performances for more than 35 years, Bad Dog Theater Company is an award-winning comedy club in Toronto. It specializes in the art of improvised and unscripted comedy performances and entertains numerous visitors at quite affordable rates."
"an apt Celine-inspired tagline for this super quirky queer gem!. Buddies is a queer theatre space by day and on weekends transforms into one of Toronto's best gay nightclubs. And greatly needed, we might add!"
"Take a guided tour around Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres – Toronto’s best-kept secret. This double-decker theatre is the last operating one in the world, making it even more impressive!. Go behind-the-scenes at Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres to take a closer look and learn about its fascinating history. You will be surprised how different the old-fashioned Elgin Theatre is from the forest-like Winter Garden Theatre on the upper level."
"This restored masterpiece is the world's last operating Edwardian double-decker theater. Celebrating its centennial in 2013, the Winter Garden was built as the flagship for a vaudeville chain that never really took off, while the downstairs Elgin was converted into a movie house in the 1920s. Fascinating tours run Mondays at 5pm and Saturdays at 10am. "
"Opened in 2006, the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts right in the crux of downtown at Queen and University is a gorgeous forum for performances from the National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Opera Company (COC). For those looking for a..."
"A post shared by you look lost follow me😏 (@tarochipz) on Feb 1, 2017 at 5:49pm PST. This relaxed French bistro on Queen Street is unassuming on the outside and on the inside, the kind of place that could easily be mistaken for any other bar. That would be a mistake because it’s a high-quality restaurant with an open kitchen with excellent beer and wine lists."
"Everyone, and everything looks better in candlelight and La Palette is well aware of this. Not that they are trying to hide anything. The food is high end French without any pretension."
"It’s hard to believe that this spa is located right in the heart of downtown Toronto but it’s the perfect spot for a girl’s date. Known to be a women’s only spa, Body Blitz is the perfect spot for us ladies to de-stress as well as get cocktails delivered right to us as we relieve tension from our bodies. Equipped with a large warm dead sea salt pool, hot tub, cold plunge pool, infrared sauna and eucalyptus steam room, it has everything you need to fully indulge in the therapeutic water circuit."
"The name Body Blitz already sounds relaxing enough, and that’s probably why this Toronto treatment spa has grown to add a second location in the city. With a facility on King Street East and another on Adelaide Street West, the Body Blitz Spa is rapidly growing and gaining some grand local attention. @miia_korhonen_embedded via"
"In between bouts of cold-plunging and showering in Body Blitz's restorative water circuit, bathers are invited to spend some time in the spa's infrared sauna for an escape from the outside world."
"Bahn Thai Spa is often hailed by locals and tourists alike for having one of the best Thai spa experiences outside of Thailand. With their traditional Thai-style curtained rooms and soft sheets, the spa is sure to give you one of the best traditional Thai massages you’ve had. Besides the traditional Thai massage, they also offer other add-ons, such as a hot steam compress, aromatherapy oils and even a Swedish massage."
"Yet another breathtaking relaxation station that is much different from the modern spa facility of our generation, the Bahn Thai Spa in downtown Toronto is so much more than vibrant colours and atmospheres. Instantly welcomed with the scent of organic Lemongrass oil upon arrival, customers are offered with a wide selection of spa treatments at this Adelaide Street East location. @bahnthaispaembedded via"
"This gorgeous spot is the place to hit for the traditional Thai Spa experience. You can enjoy all their incredible amenities like organic Lemongrass tea, a Zen relaxation room with bamboo pillows and sheets, and an infrared sauna. You’ll leave the place feeling like a whole new you."
"Unlike other coffee shops, this place just matches its name “Early Bird”, the romantic creature. In fact, coffee, of course, is the main product, you probably already know this cafe because they serve pink eggs benedict and toast-shaped roses that have been seen all over on Instagram. The menu here is quite special and it’s easy to understand why so many people know it."
"Another Toronto pink wall that’s insta-famous is the pink wall on the rooftop patio of Early Bird Wine + Coffee. It’s the perfect place to hang with pals on a summer day. Grab yourself an iced coffee and head upstairs to snap some photos with their cute pink wall."