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15 Places Architects Must Visit in Toronto - Rethinking The Future
"The TIFF Lightbox is one of those places that helps to solve the conundrum "I'm bored!" without turning to your Smartphone. This building is set up to allow you to watch all of the film festival favorites, as well as the fantastic films that slip under the radar when the next Avengers movie dominates the box office. There are snacks (guacamole instead of popcorn should become a thing everywhere) and they do not frown at people who see wine as a perfectly viable concession snack."
"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."
"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..."
"The Princess of Wales Theatre is the newest addition to the Mirvish family of theatres in Toronto’s entertainment district. It is a 2000-seat playhouse located only a block away from the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. The theatre is the first privately owned Canadian theatre to open since 1907."
"Live entertainment is one of the best parts of coming to Canada. Princess of Wales Theatre hasn’t been around for even thirty years, but it’s definitely one of the city’s best theaters. You can see stellar plays in one of the most beautifully designed theaters in Canada."
"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."
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Arild Vågen used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Massey Hall is one of Canada’s most legendary performing arts centres and is a National Historic Site. The famous Toronto building is located downtown and it was originally designed to be a hall for people to enjoy music and shows of a non-religious variety."
"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."
"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."
"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. "
"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."
"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..."
"The Scarborough district of Toronto is known for its ethnic diversity — more than half of the district’s residents are immigrants or foreign-born, which has led to a proliferation of different cuisines and restaurants. Peterson heads there in this episode to taste the Middle Eastern pastries at Crown Pastries, a small shop owned and operated by two brothers from Syria, Rasoul and Ismail Salha. The shop offers a variety of sweet and savory Syrian delicacies, many of which are variations of thinly rolled layers of phyllo dough stuffed with pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or other nuts."
"With each mouthful of this bakery’s sublime sweets, the hand shoots to the face, expecting drips of honey or debris of pastry. But the tiny bundles — including basbousa (semolina and rosewater syrup), borma (crisp strands of dough around pistachios), and warbat (flaky dough around creamy hazelnut) — are too tightly packed, too expertly composed to allow for crumbs."
"The cakes at Rahier can be described as modern, chic and scrumptious!. The nouveau style of decorating has attracted quite the following since it opened in 1996. The croissants are also laminated to perfection, making them as flaky and buttery as the ones found in Paris."
"McEwan enjoyed the Mata Hari cake, with mango and coconut mousse. “The gooseberry is pretty but perhaps misleading as I couldn’t taste this through the cake. It complemented the flavours well, however.” McEwan was particularly fond of the papaya compote and texture."
"For a rather freeing beach day, you’ll want to head to Hanlan’s Point Beach, a clothing optional area perfect for nudists or anyone looking to bare it all under the sun. Found on the western shores of the Toronto Islands, you’ll need to board the ferry to get here. Expect a bike trail, fire pit, volleyball and tennis courts, and a lighthouse to keep you entertained all day long."
"If you’re a GTA native or have been living in the area for a while, you probably know that Hanlan’s Point has a secret: there’s a nude section to this beach. But, if you don’t feel like bearing that post-quarantine body quite yet, there’s also a large expanse of beach that requires bathing suits."
"There are beaches on the island but know in advance that Hanlan’s Beach is a nude beach. You can catch a ferry to and from the island."
"Boasting a multitude of flat screen TVs with surround sound, this spot in the exciting downtown hub of Queen Street West feels more like being in an arena. The food and drink is way better, though."
"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Watch comedy performances in a great atmosphere by visiting this comedy club in Toronto. It entertains you with comic acts of local novice comics as well as professional performers."
"In North America, that place is situating, where every person is enthused. The mood of that club is always overwhelming. Every night from Wednesdays to Saturdays, the area is open for everyone, and laugh seekers catch every moment."