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    that's just beautiful, no?
    Jiho K.

    I think this is one of the nicest places in Toronto! You can easily miss it driving by or even walking by! The depth of the square is almost a touch poignant... (what chu talking about willis?) Anyways, it's really great during the summer. Plenty of space, benches and tables scattered about. People just come out and hang man, not many places in Toronto like that you know? In the winter they have the ice rink situation happening, but the square itself is not maintained. Drop by if you are near by, it's conveniently located off the North York Centre Subway Station. Nearby are Starbucks, Second Cup, The North York Central Library, oh yeah Empress Walk Theatre is here too. Do it!! Bob out!

    The Square
    Lynda W.

    Hidden away in a little nook of the city, drive by too fast and you may just miss it. Right off the busy Yonge Street, Mel Lastman Square is fast becoming a place to go in the North End of Toronto. Every Thursday there is a small farmer's market set up in the area, a great place to buy local produce and products. My mom has become obsessed with Elfsong Apiaries honey stand. She buys the big 1kg jars by the box! Billy Bee Honey, you got nothing on them! In the summer there are a lot of outdoor activities in the area, little festivals (Eco fest was there a few weekends ago) and musical performances. In the winter, though I've never been, there's a skating rink in the centre. Also a government building is on the west side of the square, so if you have any parking tickets to pay, you might as well hit them up. And there's usually not a lineup, so another bonus. I'm a good driver, so I don't have too many experiences with parking tickets... ;-) perhaps the city of Toronto should make their signage a little more CLEAR! *Uh-HUM* If you're passing by on Yonge, stop off at Mel Lastman Square for some short-term fun in the sun!

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    Landmark Cinemas Bolton

    Landmark Cinemas Bolton

    4.9(10 reviews)
    25.9 km

    Can't believe my original review was over 9 years ago and everything I mentioned is basically still…read morethe same lol. Cane here to see Zootopia 2 (in my original review we saw Zootopia 1! Haha) and it was once again a lovely experience. We had a voucher for 2 free tickets and 2 free popcorns and drinks. I purchased the tickets online and paid $10 extra for the premier seats. We saw the 9:45pm show and the theatre was pretty dead. The staff working the concessions were friendly and fast. The premier seats are next level. This is luxuryyyyy. We really enjoyed the electric reclining chairs and the side tables are so convenient for your popcorn! I don't wanna sit in a basic seat again lol. The whole thing was once again a pleasant experience. They really ain't got nothing on Cineplex. Oh, but Landmark could probably renovate their washrooms cuz they STILL have those faucets that you press and have to rush to finish washing your hands lol.

    Wouldn't normally review a place like a movie theater but this one I felt deserved it. How clean!…read moreHow comfy! Same price you pay at other theatres, but the chairs are large, comfy, and recline as well. And the theatre itself is kept quite clean, which for me goes a long way. Since I like my shoes. And often times fine myself with one less shoe when walking out from the sticky floors where my shoe stays stuck to the floor and my foot continues moving.

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    Landmark Cinemas Bolton - Premier seats.

    Premier seats.

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    Landmark Cinemas Bolton - Watching Elemental sooooooooooo....water + fire = match made in heaven?

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    Watching Elemental sooooooooooo....water + fire = match made in heaven?

    Nathan Phillips Square - the rink

    Nathan Phillips Square

    4.2(114 reviews)
    13.0 kmDowntown Core

    This is a neat and hip little hangout spot located in central downtown Toronto. There is metered…read morestreet parking within a reasonable walking distance, but the easiest parking location is the commercial garage located right under the square. That is what I did. The Square also has a few bus stops as well, if you wish to take public transit. It is named after Nathan Philipps, mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962 and dates back to 1965. There have been many modifications and upgrades since then. The Square is a decent size, spanning 12 acres and is located in the shadow of Toronto's city Hall. It is a symbol of peace and remembrance. The Square features the world-famous LED multi-color changing Toronto sign. It is definitely worth checking out. The sign serves as the backdrop to the Square's water features that is a reflecting pool in the warmer months and a full-fledged skating rink in the winter. I visited in the winter, so the skating rink was in full effect. In addition to the sign, the Square has a peace garden, which was created as a memorial to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a stage and several pieces of public art that include the Three Way Piece No.2: Archer The Square offers skate rentals, but a lot of people had their own. It is Canada. The Square also has a snack bar and usually has a food truck or two about on high traffic days. You will find a few cement benches to sit on while you are here and stairwells throughout the park that lead down to the underground parking garage. This spot is used to host some of the city's special events including the Cavalcade of Lights, New Year's Celebrations, Remembrance Day Celebrations, concerts, festivals and rallies. The Square is a popular spot among locals and tourist alike. The place was packed when I was there with skaters and visitors, but it was New years Eve. They did shot the skating off at 10PM that night. I really enjoyed hanging out at the Square. There is not a lot to do, outside of ice skating, but there is so much to see. Be sure to get a picture in front of the Toronto sign while you are there. It was a bit busy, but nothing too unbearable. The line for the skate rental was ridiculous, but I stayed away from it. Anyway, this is a must see while you are in Toronto and I highly recommend checking it out.

    Nathan Phillips Square is one of Toronto's best-known public spaces and an easy stop while…read moreexploring downtown. We walked into a lively plaza that's home to the iconic TORONTO sign, surrounded by the curved towers of City Hall, and regularly hosts festivals, concerts, seasonal events, and community gatherings throughout the year. Whether visiting during the day or at night, there is usually something happening that keeps the square active and engaging. The TORONTO sign is the main attraction and one of the city's most recognizable photo spots. We spent some time taking photos and watching people interact with the installation, and in the evening, the illuminated letters and surrounding lights made it even more impressive. The architecture of City Hall creates a great backdrop, and the modern, sweeping lines of the building contrast nicely with the open plaza. During the winter, the reflecting pool transforms into a skating rink that becomes one of the busiest outdoor skating spots in the city. In the warmer months, the open plaza is often filled with food vendors, cultural festivals, and live entertainment, and the energy of the space shifts depending on the season and the event taking place. The square is centrally located within walking distance of many of Toronto's major attractions, making it easy to include in a day of sightseeing. Since events are held here throughout the year, checking the schedule before visiting is worth doing, because you may end up experiencing a festival or performance during your trip. It can get crowded during weekends and special events, but the open layout still makes it easy to walk around and take in the surroundings without feeling trapped by the crowds. Nathan Phillips Square is one of those places that is worth visiting even if you are only spending a short time in Toronto. Between the famous sign, seasonal activities, and constant lineup of events, it is a landmark that gives you a good sense of the city's atmosphere, offering a space that feels both civic and welcoming, and a snapshot of Toronto's energy that changes with the season and the time of day.

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    Nathan Phillips Square
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    CN Tower - CN Tower by Union station

    CN Tower

    3.9(1k reviews)
    14.1 kmEntertainment District

    The CN Tower was something I had first seen in a movie and definitely wanted to check out for…read moremyself. I'm not always wild about heights, so wasn't sure how I'd react to being up that high. My friend and I go the regular ticket, that takes you 114 floors up; I thought I didn't need to go up an additional thirty or so for the top tier. One thing that surprised me was how efficient the experience was. Staff moved everyone through quickly, and put the exact correct number of guests in each elevator, to ensure no one was standing around waiting longer than necessary to get upstairs. There are many viewing areas, tables, chairs, benches, throughout the circular walking experience. Plenty of wonderful photo opportunities. Bars along the walkway offer a CN Tower-specific can of beer, so you may want to check that out and then take a photo of the can in the corner of one of the windows. Makes for a nice shot. This was what the very helpful bartender advised, and she was right. Looking through the floor in the see-through floor area is quite odd. It's disconcerting but in a way that is hard to describe. This was a fun visit and I liked seeing Toronto from up high. The Rogers Centre is just across the way, and I found that visiting the CN Tower and then seeing a Blue Jays game was a perfect way to spend a Sunday.

    Introduction: My…read moregirlfriend & I visited Toronto from the US in June 2025, and CN Tower was awesome! I just wrapped up an America 250 series of various American restaurants/businesses. From Odenton (Maryland) to Ontario now. 250 years since our Declaration of Independence in 1776 is a huge accomplishment; Canada will eventually get their 250 mark in 2117. While we have a lot to be proud of, but like any country, there's going to be some aspects that aren't so good. I don't like the bullying of Canada going on with Tariffs, talk of 51st state, & most recently President declaring Lake Ontario being Lake America. It's been known as Lake Ontario since 1639 (or earlier) when Ingenious tribe called this massive Great Lake this. US Google Maps are caving with Lake America, but I'll still call it Lake Ontario. Experience at CN Tower: Awesome views of Lake ONTARIO & Toronto skyline! It's a little expense, but when do you ever get to go to the tallest structure in the entire Western Hemisphere? We paid the extra for the very top section, which a smaller area an extra 100 meters higher up at 447 meters (1467'). But even if you go with the 346 meters option (1135'), it's still an awesome view, but we wanted the highest possible view. How this compares with other high structures I've been? There's 7 viewing platforms, which are above 250 meters in the US. I've been to 2 of them. The taller of the 2 is Hancock Tower in Chicago is 314 meters (1030') & the other was STRAT in Vegas is 265 meters (869'). Both of which are less even the main viewing platform at CN Tower. I could've gone up to the tallest in the US, the Willis Tower in Chicago, but I chose Hancock as I read better views of Lake Michigan & downtown skyline in general than from Willis, not to mention more expensive. My friend went to Willis as he wanted to go to the tallest possible. Willis is taller than CN Tower main viewing platform but still 35 meters short of the CN Tower Top platform. We got a lot of great pics of Lake Ontario, downtown Skyline, Rogers Centre, etc. We spent more time in the main viewing area, which was much larger area. There was also a glass platform on main level, you can look down the side of the tower itself all the way to the ground. I enjoyed that, but my girlfriend wanted nothing to do with that as it can be scary to be above open glass looking down. The Top section was even more outstanding views. But it was a smaller viewing platform, and it was kind of hot in that section. It's debatable if it's worth the extra money as the main platform was still outstanding. But why not go all the way to the top most, which really is the highest viewing platform in Western Hemisphere. Main platform is the still the 4th tallest (when not factoring Top platform) behind #1 Willis Tower in Chicago, #2 & 3 (World Trade Center & Empire State Building in New York). Just a sampling of my pics. Some show the Canadian wildfire smoke/haze was less than ideal, but still got a lot of great pics. In summary, this was an awesome highlight of our Toronto vacation.

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    CN Tower - Rogers Centre with the CN Tower

    Rogers Centre with the CN Tower

    CN Tower - Light view of the city from CN Tower

    Light view of the city from CN Tower

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    Philosopher's Walk - bloor street side entrance

    Philosopher's Walk

    4.3(8 reviews)
    11.4 kmUniversity of Toronto, Downtown Core

    green space in Toronto is always important space, even more so when you are downtown, or in the…read moredowntown area, its nice to have a piece of land, where you can just disconnect from it all, this piece of space is perfect for this. its far from perfect as it is completely covered on the borders with buildings both old and new, but i feel like this is a necessary green space for Toronto, right in-between one of Canada's busiest museums and arguably one of Canada's busiest universities, this green space is almost always empty of people and full of animals just going around doing animal things. transit options is the st. George station directly, the 26 dupont bus with a bit of a walk on the northern end of the park, and the 94A wellesley to the southern end of the park. come here and just disconnect.

    A tiny little escape, a windy path with trees and benches, holding together all the diverse needs…read moreand purposes of the city, there are students from the university, folks who just left a spectacular museum experience and are full of art in their eyes, office workers who are choosing the green path instead of the straightest one, people walking dogs and watching squirrels and reading books. It's small but the idea of declaring a green space in the midst of the city to be a Philosopher's Walk kind of makes us all philosophers when we go there and speaks to the whimsy and thoughtfulness of the residents of this city.

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    Philosopher's Walk
    Philosopher's Walk
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    Mel Lastman Square - landmarks - Updated September 2026

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