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toronto | Downtown East

toronto | Downtown East

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Name: Akasha Art Projects
Address: 511 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
Hours: Tues-Fri 11-6; Sat - 11-5 pm
URL: http://akashaart.com/
This custom framing and art installation shop also features a gallery that exhibits photo-based worked.
Commercial Gallery / Photography

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Name: Arta Gallery
Address: 55 Mill St, Ste 102, Bldg 9 , Toronto, On M5A 3C4
Hours: Mon-Fri 11-6; Sat 11-7; Sun 11-5
URL: http://www.artagallery.ca
Arta Gallery is nestled in the heart of Toronto´s Historic Distillery District. This important cultural and artistic center in Toronto has been home to Arta since it was established in 2003. With an outstanding vision to promote art in our daily lives and make many talented artists accessible to the Toronto community, Arta Gallery offers an impressive collection of contemporary work by both Canadian and international artists.
Photography / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery

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Name: Canadian Sculpture Centre
Address: 500 Church St., Toronto, ON M4Y 2C8
URL: http://www.cansculpt.org/presentExhibitions.php
The CSC showcases the Sculptors Society of Canada - a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of contemporary Canadian sculpture. Themed exhibitions of members´ works are presented monthly. Lectures / Artist Talks by exhibiting sculptors are given during opening festivities. SSC´s mandate also includes annually juried Graduating Sculptors and Emerging Sculptors Exhibitions as well as invitational Guest Exhibitors.
Sculpture / Public Gallery

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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-François 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: Project Gallery
Address: 1210 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M4M 0C5
URL: https://projectgallery.ca/
Project is a commercial art gallery and studios in Toronto that opened in 2013 and exhibits a critical selection of artists whose work reflects new and innovative developments in contemporary art. With a gallery space in the heart of Leslieville and a studio overlooking the Don Valley in Riverside, Project is focused on establishing the careers of local emerging and mid-career contemporary artists through distinct exhibitions and projects.
Sculpture / Photography / Installation / Drawing & Painting / Design / 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 M5C 1G6
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 / Parks / Sculpture/Public Artwork

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Name: Waddingtons.ca
Address: 275 King Street East, Second Floor, Toronto, ON M5A 1K2
Hours: See website for hours and auction dates.
URL: http://waddingtons.ca/
Waddington´s is a Canadian auction house that has been dealing in fine art, luxury goods and collectibles since 1850. Waddington´s conducts monthly online auctions, live fine art auctions and periodic specialty auctions featuring large collections of specific items, such as rugs and textiles.
Commercial Gallery / Other

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Points of Interest

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

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Shopping

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

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Dining

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

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