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toronto | Downtown East
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Galleries
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Name: Corkin Gallery Address: 55 Mill St, bldg 61, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 Hours: Tue-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-5 URL: http://www.corkingallery.com This commercial gallery mainly exhibits mid-career national and international artists. Sculpture / Photography / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery |
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Name: Julie M. Gallery Address: 15 Mill Street , Toronto, ON M5A 3R6 Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 12-5pm URL: http://www.juliemgallery.com Closed 2016. Julie M. Gallery has a sister gallery in Tel Aviv and mainly exhibits works by contemporary Isreali artists. Sculpture / Photography / New Media / Film & Video / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery |
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Name: Pierre-Francois Ouellette art contemporain | Toronto Address: Centre Space, 65 George Street, Toronto, ON M5A 4L8 Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am - 5:30pm URL: http://www.centre-space.ca/ Toronto location of the Montreal-based gallery. Representing multidisciplinary artists who work in a wide range of media. Sculpture / Photography / New Media / Installation / Film & Video / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery |
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Name: Ryerson Image Centre Address: 33 Gould St., Toronto, ON M5B 1X8 Hours: See website for hours. URL: http://www.ryerson.ca/ric/visitus.html The Ryerson Image Centre is the main Gallery and Research Centre of the university´s impressive School of Image Arts.(Opening in September 2012) Photography / Performance / New Media / Installation / Film & Video / Public Gallery |
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Name: Toronto Sculpture Garden Address: 115 King Street East, Toronto, ON Hours: 8am - Dusk URL: http://www.torontosculpturegarden.com/ The Toronto Sculpture Garden offers contemporary sculpture installations in an unassuming urban park a few blocks east of Yonge Street. Sculpture / Public Gallery |
Points of Interest
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Name: Allan Gardens Conservatory Address: 19 Horticulture Ave., Toronto, ON Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM A public botanical gardens with six greenhouses. The palm court is an excellent place to linger for those trying to escape a Canadian winter. Parks |
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Name: Alumnae Theatre Address: 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W6 Hours: See website for the program URL: http://www.alumnaetheatre.com/ Started in 1919, its stage has been used by many Canadian theatre artists including Martin Hunter, R. H. Thomson, Sue Miner and Richard Easton. Cinema/Theatre |
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Name: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Address: 12 Alexander Street, Toronto, On M4Y 1B4 Hours: See website for schedule. URL: http://www.buddiesinbadtimes.com Founded in 1978 Buddies is a not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the presentation and promotion of queer theatre. Cinema/Theatre |
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Name: Canadian Stage Address: 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W3 Hours: See website for the program URL: https://www.canadianstage.com/Online/default.asp Founded in 1988 through a merger of Centre Stage and Toronto Free Theatre. Mainly introduces Canadian playwrights. Cinema/Theatre |
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Name: Cathedral Church of St. James Address: 65 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5C 2E9 Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Sat: 9am – 5pm, Sun: 7:30am – 5:30pm URL: http://www.stjamescathedral.on.ca/ The home of the oldest congregation in Toronto, reflecting Gothic revival architecture. Architecture |
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Name: St. Lawrence Market Address: 92 Front St., Toronto, ON Hours: See website for hours. URL: http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/ A Toronto Landmark this bustling market has over 120 vendors selling fruits, vegetables, meats and specialty food items. Other / Architecture |
Shopping
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Name: 7-24 Movies & More Address: 501 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6 One of the city´s largest film libraries, with Toronto’s number one collection of LGBTQ-oriented films. Second-hand DVDs and Blue-rays are also available at reasonable prices. Toys & Hobbies |
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Name: Acadia Book Store Address: 232 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1S6 Hours: Mon - Fri 11am to 6pm, Sat 11am to 5pm URL: http://www.acadiabooks.com/ A great variety of antiquarian, out-of-print and used books with an amazing collection of found photos and postcards. A friendly black cat may accompany you. Books |
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Name: Bergo Address: 55 Mill St. Building 47A, Toronto, ON Hours: Mon-Tue 10am-7pm; Wed-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm URL: http://www.bergo.ca/ Sleek, well designed items from around the world. Home Decor & Furniture |
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Name: Klaus Address: 300 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1K4 Hours: Mon - Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 11am to 5pm URL: http://www.klausn.com/ Showcasing modern and timeless furniture designs. There are original as well as select and imported residential furniture and accessories. Home Decor & Furniture |
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Name: Out on the Street Address: 551 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2E2 Hours: Mon - Wed: 10am - 8pm, Thu - Sat: 10am - 9pm, Sun: 11am - 6pm A three-level shop selling clothing, gifts, and novelties, mainly targeted to gay men. The broad selection of T-shirts and undies with catchy queer slogans is worth seeing. Fashion / Toys & Hobbies |
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Name: PIKTO Address: 55 Mill St., Bldg 59-103, Toronto, On M5A Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm; URL: http://www.pikto.com PIKTO´s store offers a full range of photofinishing, printing and framing services. They also have an onsite gallery and offer workshops on a regular basis. Toys & Hobbies / Art Supplies |
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Name: The Glad Day Bookshop Address: 598A Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3 Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-7pm; Thu-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12-6pm URL: http://www.gladdaybookshop.com/ Established in 1970 the Glad Day Bookshop is the oldest LGBTQ bookstore in the world. Books |
Dining
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Name: Academy Cafe Address: 248 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5A 4J6 Hours: See website for opening hours URL: http://canadianbaristaacademy.com/ Former home of Fahrenheit Coffee on the Esplanade, this new espresso bar is actually the front retail spot of the Canadian Barista Academy. Homemade cookies are also super nice. Coffee |
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Name: Balzac´s Cafe Address: 55 Mill St, Bldg 60, Toronto, On M5A 3C4 URL: http://www.balzacscoffee.com Strong coffee in historical industrial setting. Quick Bite / Coffee |
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Name: Beer Bistro Address: 18 King St. East, Toronto, ON URL: http://www.beerbistro.com/ Stop in at Beer Bistro for a wide selection of bottled brews and a beer influenced menu. Meal / Drinks / Brunch |
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Name: Guu Izakaya Address: 398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2A2 Hours: Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30 – 14:00, Dinner: Mon - Fri 17:00 – 23:30, Sat - Sun 16:30 – 23:30 URL: http://guu-izakaya.com/ Serving authentic izakaya (Japanese tavern) food and drink, their warm and energetically loud greeting to patrons is one of the most memorable features. Special birthday menu is also available. Drinks / Meal |
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Name: Mirto Address: 25 Toronto Sreet, Toronto, ON M Hours: Mon - Fri : 11:30am-11pm, Sat: 5pm-11pm URL: http://mirtorestaurant.ca/ Casual Italian restaurant in a historic building located close to King Station. Offering classical Italian menu with daily Chef´s specials. Meal |
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Name: Origin Address: 107-109 King St. East, Toronto, ON Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm Dinner Mon-Sun 5pm-close Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-3pm URL: http://origintoronto.com/ Just across the road from St. James Cathedral, an eclectic tapas style menu and large cocktail menu. Drinks / Brunch |
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Name: SOMA Chocolate & Gelato Address: 55 Mill St., Toronto, ON Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm URL: http://www.somachocolate.com/ Artisan chocolate to die for. Coffee |
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Name: The George Street Diner Address: 129 George Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2M6 URL: http://thegeorgestreetdiner.blogspot.ca/ At the corner of Richmond and George Street, this bright red diner offers meals and coffees, occasionally with live music. Brunch / Coffee / Drinks / Meal |
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Name: The Queen and Beaver Public House Address: 35 Elm Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1H1 Hours: See website for operating hours URL: http://queenandbeaverpub.ca/ Located in the middle of downtown, with an eye-catching bright blue entrance, this British-style restaurant provides traditional pub fare with friendly and attentive service. Brunch / Drinks / Meal |