Harbourfront Centre
8 expert reviews
“This cultural center encompasses a 38-hectare (94-acre) strip of waterfront land, once-abandoned warehouses, charming piers, and an old smokestack.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's
"Stretching from just west of York Street to Spadina Avenue, this culture-and-recreation center is a match for San Francisco's Pier 39 and Baltimore's Inner Harbor." Full review
Concierge
"Once the site of railroad yards, docks, and warehouses, this waterfront area was reclaimed by the government in the '70s and turned into the Harbourfront Centre."
Time Out
"An annual event from January through May, New World Stage hosts a choice selection of theatre and dance companies from around the world." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A focal point of the city's cultural life, especially in summer, Harbourfront is also the scene of year-round recreational, educational and commercial activities." Full review
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Ice-skating is a popular winter pastime.
Travel + Leisure
"Harbourfront Centre is a 10-acre site located along the city's stunning lakeshore that serves as the scene for many contemporary arts, community and cultural events"
Toronto City Guide
August 5, 2021
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The 4-hectare not-for-profit Harbourfront Centre exists to educate and entertain Toronto's diverse community." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The non-profit Harbourfront Centre puts on all sorts of public cultural events throughout the year, from international writing festivals to contemporary art exhibitions."
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