Harbourfront Center, Toronto

Harbourfront Center, Toronto

One feeling that can never arise when you are in Toronto, is boredom. The city has a buzzing urban life, which is filled with the glitz and glamor of the night life, combined with an architectural feast of buildings and monuments both old and new and the galore of restaurants, theaters, activity center and amusement parks. One just can’t get bored here!

If you are on a shortage of time however, there is a quick way of getting a whiff of what the city has in store for you at the sparkling waterfront of Toronto. With more than thousand events year round, the Harbourfront Center is the most happening place in terms of concerts, art shows, cultural fests and theater. If you admire the fine arts and enjoy an evening of fun, drama, emotions and you are in a mood to be entertained, the Habourfront Center is the place to be. Attracting artists and performers from all over the world, the Center plays an important role in bringing to its audiences some rich entertainment that satisfies the audience’s cultural, intellectual and creative cravings.

With such a dynamic schedule, make sure to keep yourself updated with the latest shows and events at the Center. And when you have had your fill and satiated your creative appetite, there are loads of eateries, restaurants and fine dining places for a bite or two.

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Sight Name: Harbourfront Center
Sight Location: Toronto, Canada (See walking tours in Toronto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Toronto, Canada

Create Your Own Walk in Toronto

Create Your Own Walk in Toronto

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Distillery District Walking Tour

Distillery District Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Toronto Introduction Walking Tour

Toronto Introduction Walking Tour

Sprawling on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario, Toronto, is a major metropolis renowned for its dynamic pace and high-rising skyline, incorporating both ultra-modern skyscrapers and historic architecture.

The area of present-day Toronto has been inhabited for thousands of years. Its first known settlers – the Wyandot (or Huron) people –...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Toronto Islands Walking Tour

Toronto Islands Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Cabbagetown Walking Tour

Cabbagetown Walking Tour

Once a small community of Irish immigrants east of downtown and one of the poorest neighborhoods in Toronto, Cabbagetown is also one of the city's oldest districts, established in 1840. In 2004, it was declared a historic district and presently claims to be "the largest continuous area of preserved Victorian housing in North America". Attesting to this claim are the picturesque...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Once an Anglo backwater, today's Toronto is the cultural and economic hub of English-speaking Canada. The city's architectural beauty is supplemented by its historical richness, with some of the buildings dating back as far as the late 18th century. This self-guided tour invites you to explore the most prominent structures making up the historic heritage of Toronto.

The Gooderham...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Toronto's Waterfront Walking Tour

Toronto's Waterfront Walking Tour

It is more than obvious that the locals of Toronto, as well as visitors, cherish and admire the alluring views of Lake Ontario on the shores of which the city is located. Toronto's waterfront is one of the most picturesque places for walking, but it is also a great destination for those in search of entertainment.

At the heart of this waterfront area stands Queen's Quay Terminal, a...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles

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