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Yonge-Dundas Square
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Downtown Toronto, Toronto
"Toronto's version of Times Square or Piccadilly Circus."(6 Tips)
"Park at the Ryerson parking lot off Victoria Street"(3 Tips)"Great place to sit and people watch and something"(10 Tips)
"Great spot for people watching!"(2 Tips)
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This is it! The most photographed spot in Toronto! Canada's Time Square with Lots of events happening. Easy access to Path, Eaton center and tons of awesome food. Say cheese!Upvoted Oct 9
Firas RashidJuly 23, 2013Great and fun place, good service and friendly staff. Many choices of food and drinks. Recommended for lunch and or dinner. The patio is amazing over looking did as square
Andra ZapartanSeptember 11, 2016There is almost always sth going on - like open air concerts. 👍🏼 What I don't like about them is the sound which is usually waaay off. However, you'll find street vendors with goodies like these 😍
Awesome concerts here (and other events) every once in a while, and they're usually free! I've seen The Tragically Hip, Against Me!, NHL Faceoff and a lot more here.
Kevin FordeAugust 22, 2016Yonge Dundas Square has something different going on almost every day it seems. Great place for pictures and it can be a meeting point for persons to go off shopping and sightseeing around Toronto
LifeTOJuly 31, 2013City Cinema - movie screen was very HD, a little loud, really enjoyed watching a movie there. Loved that they had filled half the square with seats. get there early for a good seat.
Cameron PichetteAugust 24, 2015Great place to chill while hanging downtown. Always something happening. I've seen Beyonce, John Mayer, and lots if local talent on stage there at No Charge.
ElyseAugust 21, 2014Great spot for people watching and the best place in the city to get street passes for Nintendo 3DS. Lots of special events here year round.
Concerts, shows, cultural events, promos, buskers, place to rest , watch people, meet up, photo op, nice water fountain
Great place for special events. Toronto needs to make more use of it, like today: the Royal Canadian Mint's unveiling of the 75th Anniversary Superman coin set! ^_^
Tomas LegorretaSeptember 28, 2015New Yorks version of times Square obviously smaller. Clean and full of people. There is always happenings going on
Malek AlmutairiJanuary 18, 2020Literally the centre of the most busiest intersection downtown. It's quite the view and has a times square kind of feel with just less billboards and ads.
DHR.comNovember 15, 2011Also known as Dundas Square, this is a great market square where you can catch the best concerts, film showings, and other special events. Do not miss the great water sculptures at the fountains.
Ahmed Abou FoulAugust 25, 2015Lovely and crowded during the weekends! Many shops and cafes around. Take the sub and just walk.
- Dannie BrownJune 18, 2014Great place to spend the evening. Reminiscent of Times Square in New York. Lots to see and do.
- Anu JApril 27, 2015So much fun and always something going on! Park at the Ryerson parking lot off Victoria Street; much cheaper!
Melanie ChingFebruary 28, 2012Always a busy place! If there isn't a community event happening, there are plenty of buskers to keep you entertained. The fountains are amazing in the summer!
Anita DiazJune 12, 2019It's nice to sit and people watch, there was liveusic setting up to play but couldn't stay to see them, it's right in front of Eaton Centre where you can shop til you drop
Darina Gr.May 3, 2013Some people say this is an alternative for the Times Square of New York. Heart of the city, commercials and hard rock cafe;)
Anuj ShahJanuary 12, 2014The heart of the Toronto city with logo and lots of billboards displaying on leds and lcd's.Interesting place are hardrock cafe,Eathon centre and dundas main square
Henry'sDecember 13, 2012There's almost always something happening here! We hope you have your camera ready. If not, we're just down the street (at Queen/Church) to set you up with what you need!
this place hold events and you can also have an insta-worthy picture here so don't forget your camera ready!
Jeevan SandhuJune 22, 2014I love this place! I had so much fun last night! I love Toronto! This place is the heart of Toronto!
999 Virgin TorontoOctober 12, 2012If you're chillin here for a bit, don't park under the square… Park by Ryerson on Victoria street (the street beside the burger place). It's $6 max! #ImCheapAndIKnowIt
Quentin LafonAugust 4, 2014Like a small Times Square ! You must visit this place when you are in Toronto !
The heart of Toronto. This spot is hosting the biggest names during NXNE music fest on the 'main stage'. Iggy and the Stooges, De La Soul, Mudhoney, X, K-Os, Sloan, The Ravonettes...+ a BEER GARDEN!!
Similar to NYC's Time Square. Small and quaint, events happen here. during the summer theres water fountain flowing.
CineplexJuly 26, 2012The Incredible Hulk (2008) had different shots filmed in Toronto. One scene filmed on Yonge Street, was the Hulk vs. Abomination fight.
Michael GoldmanSeptember 18, 2013Stand near the fountains (but not in them if it's cold) for the best wi-fi signal. The connection can be spotty elsewhere in the square.
Aziz JohAugust 27, 2014If you want to sit in public place with a friend or alone enjoying some active in the day or quite in late night. Then this is your ideal place.
HI-Toronto HostelAugust 17, 2011Not sure what to do on a nice summer's evening? Take a walk past YDS and there's bound to be a free concert taking place. Sometimes they're big name acts too!
Like Times Square, but in a Torontonian way. Don't miss Hard Rock Cafe and its patios in the summer.
Meghan McGeeMay 31, 2017Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, it's a great place for people watching.
- Telford ElliottJanuary 11, 2016Great place to sit and people watch and something going on most times.
Salad KingDecember 22, 2011Check out the trio of light sculptured polar bears at the north-west corner of the square - great for taking fun photos!
photojunkieApril 19, 2012A cultural centre that hosts a variety of free public events. On a hot summer day, go ahead and run through the fountain.
Salad KingAugust 8, 2012Take a stroll down the wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks of Yonge Street during Celebrate Yonge, August 17th to September 16th!
Frederik VerleyeSeptember 5, 2015I saw a drug deal happening here between a black guy and an Asian chick. 10/10 would visit again
One of the busiest places downtown. You are never alone here, no matter what time of day.- Great place to see the lights and ads. Little events happen.
Jerry KieferDecember 17, 2011Like a small TimeSquare. Pretty nice to walk around here and great stores as well, e.g. Adidas, H&M etc
Top Tag IncMay 23, 2014Find a spot to people watch on one of the benches or round tables in the square!- The best place to hangout. Most happening place in Toronto.
Amanda BauldAugust 16, 2013Very Friday night Indie Fridays 8-10pm in the Sq and beer tent 4-10pm for the summer
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