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Much-maligned City Hall was Toronto's bold leap into architectural modernity. Its twin clamshell towers, central 'flying saucer,' ramps and mosaics were completed in 1965 to Finnish architect Viljo Revell's award-winning design. An irritable Frank Lloyd Wright compared it to a gravestone; Revell died before construction was finished. At the info desk you can collect a self-guided tour pamphlet with points of interest in the complex, including a stunning artwork by Norval Morrisseau, one of Canada's most revered Indigenous painters.

Out front is Nathan Phillips Square (though most just call it City Hall, too), a magnet for skaters, demonstrators, fast-food trucks, and tourists taking selfies with the lit-up 'Toronto' letters day and night. In summer, check out the Fresh Wednesdays farmers market, free concerts, special events and office workers on their lunch breaks, up the ramp on the green roof. Look for a tourist-information pop-up at the corner of Bay and Queen. The fountain pool becomes a fun-filled ice-skating rink in winter (10am to 10pm).

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Old Toronto City Hall and York County Court House was designated a national historic site in 1984 because this Richardsonian Romanesque structure is among Canada’s most important examples of monumentally scaled city halls; and because its superb downtown site, richly carved sandstone surfaces, and variety in colour and texture combined in a clear expression of the region’s late 19th century self-confidence. Canada’s Historic Places

In 1957, then Mayor Nathan Phillips convinced City Council to hold an international design competition for a new City Hall on the northwest corner of Queen and Bay. A total of 520 designs were received from 42 different countries. The winner of the competition was Finnish architect, Viljo Revell. Because Mr. Revell was not registered as an architect in Canada, the Canadian firm John B. Parkin Associates assisted him with the City Hall project. Successors to that company still act as consultants on important architectural issues affecting the building. Viljo Revell’s design was divided into three main parts: the podium, the convex circular council chamber and two office towers of differing heights. The entire City Hall complex had a sculptural quality that would make it a striking landmark and ideal symbol of a growing city. ( City of Toronto )

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Toronto's Old and New City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square

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Toronto City Hall is a striking landmark featuring a modern architectural design which sharply contrasts the Romanesque Architecture of the adjacent Old City Hall

The adjacent new and old Toronto City Halls overlook Nathan Phillips Square, a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The modern design of the New City Hall which opened in 1965, stands in sharp contrast to the 1899 architecture of the adjacent Old City Hall.

The new Toronto City Hall islocated on a large tract of land north of Queen Street West and west of Bay Street, which was the site of Toronto's first Chinatown . Much of Chinatown had to be displaced to the northwest in order to accommodate the new City Hall.

The modern design was created by Finnish architect Viljo Revell along with associates Heikki Castren, Bengt Lundsten, and Seppo Valju who won a contest to come up with the best design. The modern design consists of a rectangular base from which two curved towers rise to different heights. The circular council chambers are constructed on top of the rectangular base in between the two towers. The tallest tower reaches 27 stories (326 feet).

In front of the City Hall is a courtyard called Nathan Phillips Square featuring a reflecting pool which is used as an outdoor skating rink during the winter months, as well as the Peace Garden which serves as a memorial to the bombing of Hiroshima. The square features a weekly farmers' market, the winter festival of lights and is also used for concerts and art displays.

In stark contrast to the new Toronto City Hall and surrounding buildings, the Old City Hall sits next door and features Romanesque Architecture including a 340 foot clock tower complete with gargoyles and the third largest clock in the world. Built in 1899 this historic Toronto Building now serves as the Ontario Court of Justice.

For anyone interested in architecture, both old and new, Toronto's City Halls are a great place to explore.

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Toronto City Hall Hours: Opening hours may differ on holidays

• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours
• Sunday: Open 24 hours

Address: 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1, Canada

Phone: (416) 392-2489

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• Address: 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Canada Map
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• Time Required: 01:30 Hrs
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Also known as the ‘Eye of the Government’  because the layout look like an eye when seen from above, Toronto’s fourth city hall is worth a quick visit for its architecture and history. Highlights include:

• First floor: A large rotunda, The Hall of Memory, "Golden Book of Remembrance" (with names of the city residents who died in WWII), a time capsule from 1962, David Partridge's Metropolis mural that is made from nails, a scale model of the city and a display of historic photographs.
• Second floor: City of Toronto's Coat of Arms, Mayor's ceremonial chain of office, the Views to the City mosaic.
• The council chamber between the two buildings.
• The Three-Way Piece No. 2 (the Archer) sculpture by Henry Moore.

Toronto City Hall Travel Tips

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• Get the tour booklet from the city hall website.

How to Reach Toronto City Hall

• Subway 1; Streetcar 301, 501; Buses 502 stop Queen Station.
• Buses 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 502 stop Queen St West at University Ave (Osgoode Station).

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Starting on the stairs of Canada’s most impressive historic building, Old City Hall.  For an easy route around Yonge-Dundas Square, the city’s most haunted area.

Featuring serious judges embarrassed by ghosts.  A couple scared away by the city’s rebel mayor ghost, and a morgue attendant who never left St. Michael’s Hospital.  With stops at the Mackenzie House, Massey Hall and under the marquee of the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre.

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Do we go into any of the buildings?

This tour is outdoors unless otherwise stated. The locations featured are closed at night or unable to accommodate tour groups. The  Mackenzie House  is open as a museum during the day.   Massey Hall ,  The Ed Mirvish  and  Elgin & Winter Garden  Theatres are open for events.

For indoor Ghost Walks near Toronto, see  Castle Kilbride  or Hamilton’s  Ruthven

Why are dates and times missing when booking?

When a date or time slot is missing in the Booking… If a missing time, that tour time is sold out.  A missing date, means the entire night is sold out.

Can I just show up before the tour?

We wouldn’t recommend it.  If space is available walk-ins are possible.  However many tours sell out in advance.  Please Note: Cash payments are not accepted due to Toronto by-laws.  Advance booking can be done through the booking above

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The top 10 things to do in the city when not doing our Toronto Tour.  Each item pairs wonderfully with the Ghost Walks (or instead of).

Haunted Things to Do #1 :: The Mackenzie House Tour

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The rebel of Toronto became its first mayor.  William Lyon Mackenzie organized the Rebellion of 1837, trying to overthrow the Upper Canada government.  Failed and fled. He eventually returned, to politics and eventually his home on Bond Street.  Dying there but might have never left.

Today this house is considered the most haunted in all of Toronto.  Support them with a daytime visit and see the building in all its glory.

Haunted Things to Do #2 :: Visit Casa Loma

No Toronto Tour would be complete without the city’s magical castle on a hill.  Not so magical for the first owner.  Sir Henry Pellatt was thought crazy.  Still, he wanted a medieval castle as a home and he would have it… for a very short time.

The venture bankrupted the once great man and ruined his dream.  He died broke in 1923 while living in a small house in Mimico.

Casa Loma is the city’s most stunning historic house to tour.

Haunted Things to Do #3 :: Massey Hall

A great reason to miss out on our Ghost Walks.  To experience Canada’s first Concert Hall!

The country’s oldest concert hall was opened in 1894.  Built by wealthy industrialist Hart Massey of the locally famous family.  Named in honour of his son Charles A Massey who died of Typhoid Fever.  This story and ghost featured on the Ghost Walks.

Haunted Things to Do #4 :: Drive-by the country’s most haunted prison

Why oh why was this not made a museum.  The Don Jail would be one of Canada’s most historic prisons, the darkest, and definitely the most haunted.

Location of the Boyd gangs dramatic escape, many hangings, inhumane treatment of prisoners and just an overall feeling of dread.  It’s now part of a hospital!

Haunted Things to Do #5 :: Visit a History Graveyard (Guild Park & Gardens)

A graveyard of historic buildings.  Pieces kept like massive gravestones to the city’s lost structures.  This is one of the most impressive and unknown attractions in the city… and it’s free!

Want a haunted building?  They’ve got that too.  The Guild Inn is a success story of saved history and an old haunted hotel. 

Haunted Things to Do #6 :: Have a drink in a haunted mansion (Keg Mansion)

Jarvis Street is the city’s old high society.  Not only do you see the Keg Mansion, but many others which once housed the families who made Toronto.

The Keg was once home to the McMaster family (yes, same one that founded Hamilton’s University).  Then the locally famous Massey family (see Massey Hall above).  And features one of the best ghost stories around, that of Lillian Massey’s loving maid.

Haunted Things to Do #7 :: A Nice Walk on Toronto Island to Ghosts

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Worth the trip… if just for the cheap ferry ride with a stunning view of the city and a calm walk on the secluded island.  Then add in an over 200 year old lighthouse!

Gibraltar Point Lighthouse has guided ships around Toronto Island since 1808.  Legend says the original and lonely lighthouse keeper J.P. Rademuller was murdered by some stationed soldiers over the alcohol content of his homemade beer.

The soldiers killed Rademuller, dismembered the body and buried him in many different graves around the lighthouse.  Needless to say, he haunts it.

Haunted Things to Do #8 :: Toronto Tour of Hockey Hall of Fame

The beautiful building at Yonge and Front Streets.  Now the Hall of Fame but originally a simple Bank of Montreal.

Opened in 1847, a long history featuring a tragic story of its resident ghost.  Dorothy was a bank teller said to be having an affair with another, married teller.  After being rejected the depressed girl walked into an upstairs washroom.  She took out a gun and ended it with one shot to the head.

Employees feared Dorothy in the days of the bank (closed in 1983) and even today in the Hall of Fame.  A fun visit for the history, the ghost and of course the Stanley Cup!

Haunted Things to Do #9 :: Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

Canada’s largest antiquities museum on par with New York’s Museum of Natural History.  Filled with artifacts from every human era.  Makes you think there’d be lots of ghosts.  There’s one, but not from the artifacts.

It’s the ROM’s most dedicated founder, C.T. Currelly.  A real life Indiana Jones.  This treasure hunter started the museum as a way to show off his findings.  He loved the place even if the public didn’t (at the time).  Used to sleep over in a cot to be close to his artifacts.  Then dying at the age of 82 in 1957.

Today is seen by workers.  The old man in a nightgown, hunched over and limping through the building at night.

Haunted Things to Do #10 :: Hart House Theatre

Named after, you guessed it, Hart Massey of the famous Massey’s (see Massey Hall and Keg Mansion above).

Another great reason to miss out on our Ghost Walks.  This was the first “little theatre” in Canada.  So many soon to be famous actors graced this stage, including Hart’s grandson and Oscar winning Raymond Massey.  Also Donald and Keifer Sutherland and many more!

Home to the ghost of a dedicated caretaker named Bert.  He died in the 1950’s while coming to work.  It’s believed his spirit just kept walking.  Might not know he’s dead.

UofT is another haunted area worthy of a Toronto Tour.

That’s it!  All great compliments to the  Ghost Walks of Toronto  or whatever you do!

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A Victorian ‘office mansion’ by Casa Loma’s architect comes to market in Toronto

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When it came to design, architect Edward James Lennox was something of a magpie, slapping together Gothic, Romantic Revival,  Queen Anne and Edwardian features to create his unique brand of buildings, including Toronto’s Old City Hall and outlandish Gilded Era mansion, Casa Loma.

Now, one of his residential buildings has come to market in Toronto’s Annex —with a hefty price tag of $5.998m CAD.

The historic building at 37 Madison Avenue is presently used as commercial offices, though it was originally designed in 1886 (and completed in 1891) as the private residence of Toronto house builder Lewis Lukes. It spans approximately 6,000 sq ft across three floors, with 12 offices, four bathrooms, and eight parking spots at the rear of the property—an enticing factor for buyers.

According to listing agent Howard Lende of Forest Hill Real Estate Inc., the villa is one of the earliest examples of Toronto’s ‘Annex Style’ homes, combining Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival architectural elements. Crucially, it’s also zoned for commercial and residential uses and could be turned into a boutique hotel, commercial headquarters, residence or private school.

The Toronto property has a distinctive façade featuring thick, rounded arches, recessed porches, and signature Queen Anne gables. Inside, things are a bit more elaborate, with intricate woodwork, decorative Victorian tiling (the kind found at Casa Loma) in the lobby, and ornate stained glass panels. Period fireplaces and tiled surrounds can also be found on different levels, as well as original trims and even signs of the old gas light fixtures.

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Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor, City of Toronto (tbc)

The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy, former Senator who tabled the Motion in the Senate of Canada, and Founding Patron, Asian Heritage Month-CFACI (tbc)

Mr. Justin Poy, Honourary Patron of Asian Heritage Month-CFACI, and Chinese Canadian Legend Award holder

Keynote and Asian Heritage Month Lecture

“Resilience. The ongoing journey from adversity to acceptance”

Mr. Justin Poy, Honourary Patron, Asian Heritage Month-CFACI, Chinese Canadian Legend

Award Winner interviewing the director and producer of the new film Exclusion- A centenary of silence

Mr. Justin Poy, Honourary Patron of Asian Heritage Month-CFACI, will interview people involved with the film “Exclusion- A centenary of silence,” which will be completed in time for submission to TIFF. Mr. Poy is the Executive Producer of the film, which is about the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act. The director is Keira Loughran who is the granddaughter of Madame Jean Lumb, the first Chinese Canadian woman and first restaurateur inducted into the Order of Canada. Lumb is also best known for her role in successfully lobbying the federal government to change its discriminatory immigration policies that separated Chinese families. The award-winning producer Craig Thompson will also be interviewed.

In addition to celebrating Asian Heritage Month, this interview will be particularly well-timed because the month of June is “National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

About Justin Poy: Justin Poy is the Founder and Creative Director of The Justin Poy Agency (JPA), an award-winning advertising agency that specializes in multicultural advertising. In 2020, JPA became the exclusive ad agency for iQIYI North America in Canada (iq.com). iQIYI (NASDAQ: IQ) is one of the world’s largest media streaming companies with hit shows such as “The Rap of China” and “Youth With You 3”. Justin is the Honorary Patron of Asian Heritage Month (CFACI) and the recipient of the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. He has been awarded the Chinese Canadian Legend Award and is recognized as Alumni of Distinction by both Ryerson University and The Toronto French School. He has received the prestigious Arbor Award from the University of Toronto. Mr. Poy eagerly supports education and sits on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Faculty of Science at York University and supports Canadian media as the Founder of The Justin Poy Agency Award at Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA School of Media.

Music from the opera Iron Road by Professor Chan Ka Nin

Professor Chan Ka Nin with performing artists : Soprano Vania Chan and Baritone Gene Wu

Professor Chan Ka Nin’s Dora Award-winning opera Iron Road remains a most significant opera on the Chinese Railway Workers. “When they reach Canada’s shore, the Chinese railway workers’ dreams of a better life collide with the brutal realities of the land, dangerous work, and harsh living. At the same moment, they meet the force of another collective dream: the historic laying of the last tracks of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Iron Road begins as a humble, individual quest and opens into the immigrants’ epic struggle for dignity and identity. Iron Road is truly a crossroads – where two vastly different cultures meet and strong characters confront their deepest fears and desires. A creative crucible for the melding of history, myth, and cultural styles, Iron Road is a story that brims with universal themes.” https://tapestryopera.com/performances/iron-road/

“Paradise Regained for the Sacred Bird of the Orient”

Stephen Siu (Chinese Canadian Legend Award Recipient)

A group of photographers from Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan set out for a journey to Hokkaido, Japan, in late winter this year, taking pictures and tracing the myths and legends of the red-crowned cranes, the rarest cranes in the world. In Taoism, the crane is a symbol of longevity, wisdom, and spirituality. In art and literature, immortals are often depicted riding on cranes. The crane is revered in many Asian cultures for its beauty, grace, and charisma. It invites us to explore a deeper understanding of patience, vigilance, and serenity. Let us embark on this visual journey together with pictures taken during this “photo pilgrimage”.

About Stephen Siu: Mr Siu, former Executive Director of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, is currently the President of Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation. Yee Hong is largest Chinese Canadian charity in Canada. He has served as chair of Chinese Canadian Photographic Society of Toronto, and advisor to several non-profit groups including the Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society and the Canada-Hong Kong Library. He was presented with the Chinese Canadian Legend Award in 2009, the Arbor Award in 2010, the Canadian Senate 150 medal and the House of Commons “Canada 150” medal in recent years.

Tour of the Asian Heritge Month Art and Photo Exhibitions with Artists Booths

Participants can interact with the Asian Canadian artists, photographers and musicians during the tour and at the booths.

Event co-organizers: Asian Heritage Month—Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture (Central Ontario) Inc.; Toronto Public Library; Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto; Richard Charles Lee Canada Hong Kong Library, University of Toronto; Chinese Canadian Photography Society of Toronto; WE Artists’ Group; Social Services Network; Cambridge Food and Wine Society

Asian Heritage Month Festival is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Asian Canadian Artists in Digital Age is funded by Canada Council for the Arts Digital Strategy Fund

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`MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people in March, the Moscow City Courts Telegram channel said Saturday.

Dzhumokhon Kurbonov, a citizen of Tajikistan, is accused of providing the attackers with means of communication and financing. The judge at Moscow’s Basmanny District Court ruled that Kurbonov would be kept in custody until May 22 pending investigation and trial.

Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said Kurbonov was reportedly detained on April 11 for 15 days on the administrative charge of petty hooliganism. Independent Russian media outlet Mediazona noted that this is a common practice used by Russian security forces to hold a person in custody while a criminal case is prepared against them.

Twelve defendants have been arrested in the case, including four who allegedly carried out the attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue, according to RIA Novosti.

Those four appeared in the same Moscow court at the end of March on terrorism charges and showed signs of severe beatings. One appeared to be barely conscious during the hearing. The court ordered that the men, all of whom were identified in the media as citizens of Tajikistan, also be held in custody until May 22.

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This free Jameson whiskey pop-up is bringing a taste of Dublin to Toronto for a limited time

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Get ready for a taste of some delicious Irish whiskey, Toronto! That's right, Jameson's iconic Distillery Tour   is coming to the city for a limited-edition pop-up and you simply cannot skip it.

We're talking live music from local bands, master whiskey cooper demonstrations, deliciously crafted cocktails, good vibes and more! 

For more than two centuries, Jameson has been crafting delicious Irish whiskey and now they're bringing their award-winning Bow St. Distillery from Ireland all the way to Toronto for an immersive tour stop.

Touching down at STACKT Market from May 2 to May 12, the Jameson Distillery on Tour  kicks off with a legendary live instrumentation and DJ set by none other than Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene! 

This interactive distillery experience and free performance is meant for the city to come together   (19+)   and enjoy the exceptional taste and tradition of one of the world's smoothest whiskeys. 

An award-winning experience

This is Toronto's first time experiencing the Jameson Distillery on Tour after successful trips to New York, Mumbai, and Johannesburg .

You'll find the tour housed inside a series of custom shipping containers, with a packed schedule of specialty whiskey tastings, live gigs from local bands and DJs, and cocktail masterclasses throughout the activation.

Running from May 2 to May 12, with tours available from noon to 5 p.m., you can reserve your spot online.

Live barrel charring

For the first week of the tour, fifth-generation Jameson Master Cooper  Ger Buckley, will be flying in from Ireland to demonstrate the art of charring barrels — with a flamethrower — to house the whiskey as it matures, locking in Jameson's famous smooth taste.

Guests will actually feel the char's heat and smell the whiskey's  vanilla notes through this demo.

Learn about the intricate process of crafting one of Toronto's most loved whiskeys and dive headfirst into the Jameson spirit. Drinks and merchandise are available for purchase while the tour and tasting itself are free to experience.

Live entertainment 

Jameson is also providing platforms for Toronto musicians to perform, from emerging artists to headlining acts.

Musicians will take the stage throughout the two-week tour stop in a nod to the Irish busking tradition but with a special Toronto twist. Don't miss out on local acts tearing up the stage like Jane Inc., Pkew Pkew Pkew, and ISO Radio DJs, to name a few.

How does hanging out with friends and bonding over Jameson's triple-distilled process and famous smooth taste sound? Reserve a tour ! 

You don't have to be a whiskey connoisseur to enjoy this event! It's all about good vibes, connecting with new and old friends, and welcoming Toronto to the Jameson community with some seriously delicious drinks.

Operating through STACKT Market's daily hours, visit the Jameson Distillery on Tour from May 2 - May 12 and enjoy the smooth taste of Dublin!

Jameson Distillery on Tour Toronto 

• When: May 2 to May 12
• Time : Noon to 11 p.m. (closed Mondays)
• Where : STACKT Market —  28 Bathurst St, Toronto

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