In & Around Downtown Toronto...

[Diplomat]

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If I recall correctly, I took the pic of the fountain in Sports mode to 'freeze' the water as it peaked. This explains why it looks the way it does.



Below, advertising at it's finest...

[Diplomat]

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St. Lawrence Center for the Arts

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Mission Statement
As a focus of Canadian performing arts, the Centre will take a leadership role in providing Toronto residents, visitors and diverse cultural communities with a professional, service-oriented theatrical and entertainment facility. Varied and high quality cultural, artistic and public events will be attracted, facilitated and presented continually.

History
Initiated in 1967 as Toronto's Centennial Project, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts opened its door in 1970.

The Theatre, as it was originally called, was renovated in the early eighties with the generous support of Mrs. Bluma Appel, a major patron of the arts. The theatre was renamed in her honour.

After the death of Canadian actress Jane Mallett in 1984, a group of friends organized a fundraising campaign to renovate the Jane Mallett Theatre, originally called the Town Hall.

STLC

[Diplomat]

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I believe a part of the building below is used by Canada Post (the Federal mail service). Again, if anyone in TO knows what else the building - located at Yonge & Front - is used for, please feel free to share.



Below is the Hummingbird Center for the Performing Arts. According to the center's website: "Every great metropolis is anchored by a building that reflects and responds to the city's changing character. The Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, inaugurated in 1960 and situated in the beating heart of downtown Toronto, is just such a building. Although the clean, efficient architectural modernism of its exterior speaks of the values and aesthetic of a past era, the life within has always kept pace with the times. The Hummingbird Centre remains a vital part of the city's ever-expanding, richly diverse human fabric and a major attraction for visitors from beyond. Think of it as a cultural community centre, Toronto's welcoming living room."



The center seats over 3,000 persons.

[Compry]

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That's the Revenue Canada building.

[Diplomat]

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Another fabulously designed building...

[Diplomat]

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That's the Canada Revenue Agency building.

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Cool...we learn something new every day! Thanks [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

[Compry]

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That's the Canada Revenue Agency building.

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Cool...we learn something new every day! Thanks [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

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Edited previous post...either name is acceptable.

[Diplomat]

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The world famous CN Tower in the distance...



Canada's National Tower, the world's tallest building and free standing structure.

Tower Facts At A Glance

Official Website

[Diplomat]

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The Royal Bank Tower...



The windows in this building are gold plated glass that is absolutely beautiful to behold. It actually reflects a champagne looking tint.

[plv23]

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I have been wanting to visit Toronto for some time now, love the report CEW and all the pictures. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

[Kimberley24]

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Thanks for this report-quite a beautiful City. We hope to visit next summer. Can't wait to rea moreeeee [img]/forums/images/graemlins/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

[Diplomat]

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I have been wanting to visit Toronto for some time now, love the report CEW and all the pictures. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

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Thanks to you and Kimberley for dropping by. I'm glad that you both are enjoying the pictures.

[Diplomat]

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Torontonians at their finest...



On the day this pic was taken, there was a train derailment that cause a mid-afternoon crisis for those living / traveling outside of Toronto. The above pic was taken outside Union Station, the hub of bus / rail activity for Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Below, taxi drivers relish moments like these.

[Diplomat]

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I really like this, though I was unable to determine just exactly what it represented. Again, if anyone knows, feel free to share with the rest of us.



The pic below is one of the common sights in the downtown core during this time of year. I actually quite like buying from these guys [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Diplomat]

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I wasn't using a tripod so this had to be a quick night shot. I have to admit, I really like it!



Taken outside Jack Astors at University and Front.