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 Cornerstone of the City |
25 King Street W Toronto, ON M9N 1K8 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Toronto Tourism Office) http://www.cibc.com/ca/inside-... |
Completed in 1931, this building is the "Grande Dame" of Toronto's banking institutions. Designed by New York architects York and Sawyer, the 34-storey edifice casts a shadow of grandeur over the much larger structures that now dominate the city's Financial District. Located two blocks west of Yonge Street, this Romanesque building lends a sense of security to all who enter. The ground floor, with its banking rooms and grand lobbies, is decorated with wrought-iron detail and gilded mouldings that offer a sense of part revenue and part reverence. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landmark performance space |
60 Simcoe St (at King Street West) Toronto, ON M5J 2H5 Canada +1 416 593 4822 http://www.roythomson.com/ |
Its curved exterior and sloping glass awning, reflective in daylight and transparent in twilight, make this concert hall one of Toronto's distinctive downtown landmarks—and is located almost directly opposite the Royal Alexandra and The Princess of Wales theatres. The hall is also home to both the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Since opening in 1982, hundreds of touring musicians and entertainers have performed here to appreciative crowds. Even though it seats 2,812, no one is further than 32 metres from the stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Productions with pizzazz |
260 King St W (At Simcoe) Toronto, ON M5V 1H9 Canada +1 416 872 1212 http://www.mirvish.com/ info@mirvish.com |
This recently restored grand theatre house is worth seeing for its architecture and opulence as well as for the entertainment. Built in 1907 and pulled out of the demolition doldrums by Ed Mirvish (owner of Honest Ed's), the Royal Alex, as locals call it, exudes old-fashioned charm while providing a state-of-the-art theatrical experience. Be seated by a waist-coated usher, sink into the lush red-velvet chairs and see everything from famous Broadway to local talent. Tickets are available from TicketKing (+1 416 872 1212 or +1 800 461 3333). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Financial monoliths |
66 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON M5K 1A1 Canada +1 416 862 7747 http://www.tdcentre.com/ toassist@cadillacfairview.com |
At the very heart of Toronto's financial district, the five monolithic skyscrapers that make up this centre house the largest concentration of businesses in the country. Designed by renowned modernist architect Mies van der Rohe in 1967, the Toronto Bank Tower, rising 56 stories, is the centrepiece building of the group. Within a half-kilometre radius can be found more than 60 restaurants, night clubs and performance spaces. The centre is connected to the underground PATH system from each of the five buildings. It is also home to the Toronto Dominion Gallery of Inuit Art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classical Vocal Ensemble |
60 Simcoe Street (Roy Thomson Hall) Toronto, ON M5J 2H5 Canada +1 416 598 0422 http://www.tmchoir.org/ admin@tmchoir.org |
One of the oldest performing arts groups in Canada, this classical vocal ensemble with headquarters in Roy Thomson Hall first hit the high notes in 1894. Today, the 160 member choir, consisting entirely of volunteers, is considered among the best in the world. Aside from its performances at Roy Thomson Hall with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, which often include world premieres, the choir also performs on special occasions at Massey Hall and the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Ticket prices vary according to the concert and seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 From classics to contemporary |
212 King St W, Suite 550 Toronto, ON M5H 1K5 Canada +1 416 593 7769 / +1 416 598 3375 (Customer Service) http://www.tso.on.ca/ |
This orchestra has been pleasing audiences for over 75 years. Today, they perform at least 125 concerts per year in Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto's foremost locale for classical music. Productions appeal to a wide range of listeners as they incorporate various genres, from Beethoven and Mozart to Holly Cole's rich vocals and Doc Severinsen's lively trumpeting. Prices depend on the choice of concert series as well as whether choosing individual concerts or subscriptions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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