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Stephanie "Let the choir sing!" C.'s Profile

Urban Oases

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Urban Oases

Escape from cubicle life and head to some of the financial district's public urban parks!

1. Arnell Plaza

333 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5H 2T4

Category: Parks

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

7/15/2011 First to Review

The financial district has plenty of buildings but often lacks in outdoor public spaces. There are a few in the area and the newest one is Arnell Plaza.

Open since the Bay Adelaide Centre's inauguration in 2009, Arnell Plaza offers a much needed…More »

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2. Cloud Gardens

333 Bay St
Toronto, ON M4W 1A7

Category: Parks

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

7/1/2010

It's a favourite spot of mine where I unwind, enjoy my lunch and read my book.

In the warmer months, it's a very popular spot, which isn't surprising as it's the only large urban garden available in the district. There are other public places like…More »

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3. Commerce Court

25 King St W
Toronto, ON M5L 1E2

Category: Real Estate Services

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

7/15/2011 First to Review

Did you know that an elephant lives there?

No, really, there's an elephant.

A statue that is, not a real one.

I'm referring to a large bronze statue which greets you when you walk up the steps from Bay Street and you see it standing there.

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4. Nathan Phillips Square

100 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5H 2N1

Categories: Parks, Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

10/6/2011 ROTD 5/22/2012

I love Toronto but what it lacks in the downtown core is open public spaces. Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall is the closest thing to what we have to a public square.

If you haven't been to NPS, it's a mishmash of characters: fast food vendors,…More »

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