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Founded in 1803, the St. Lawrence Market is the primary destination for a selection of fine foods from around the world. In 2012, National Geographic Magazine named it the best market in the world. It was originally called Market Square and was
In case you were wondering what that 58-story monstrosity was on The Esplanade and Yonge Street, it is known as the L Tower. It is the work of architect Daniel Libeskind, the same Daniel Libeskind who was responsible for defacing and butchering
The Manufacturers Life Insurance building (Manulife) was is situated at 200 Bloor Street East in Toronto. With construction completed in 1925, the original structure had 8 stories, and in 1953, an additional 12 stories were built; keeping the original architectural concept in
The Toronto Boathouse is located at the bottom of Cherry Street by Lake Ontario. It’s a launching point for yachts and boats into Lake Ontario for avid boaters. It has a dog park and a public washroom which is closed for half
Toronto’s Don Jail, originally known as the Toronto Jail was completed in 1864. It is situated in Toronto’s east end at Broadview and Gerrard. Designed by architect William Thomas, it was once known as the “Palace for Prisoners” due to posh design
The Toronto Distillery District is an example of revitalization and preservation of old Toronto. It was founded in 1832 by William Gooderham and James Worts (“Gooderham & Worts”). By the 1860’s, it became the largest alcoholic beverage producer in the world. It
The Gooderham Flatiron building is an iconic structure which was thankfully salvaged from Toronto’s demolition era of the 1960’s and 70’s. Construction was completed in 1892, and it’s said that it inspired New York’s famous flatiron building which was completed in 1902.
Founded in 1858, Allan Gardens is situated in downtown Toronto bordering Gerrard, Sherbourne, Carleton and Jarvis Street. The pavilion was originally built in 1879 but burned down in 1902 and was rebuilt, in Victorian style, in 1910 as the Palm House. Over the
