Village of Yorkville Park
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5 best places to see Christmas lights in Toronto ⬇️ 5. Bloor-Yorkville at the Village of Yorkville Park (free) 4. CF Winterville at the Eaton Centre (free) 3. Illuminarium's Winter Wonderland Spectacular ($) 2. Distillery Winter Village (free Mon-Thu, $ Fri-Sun) 1. Casa Loma's Holiday Lights Tour ($) How many have you visited and which ones will you check out this year? @casalomatoronto @distilleryto @illuminariumtor @cftoeatoncentre @blooryorkville
justinpluslaurenjustinpluslauren
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Constructed between 1992 and 1994 in the formerly bohemian Village of Yorkville, this compact park (30 x 150 meters) is situated between high-rises to its south and upscale boutiques on its north. Victorian row houses formerly occupied the site, and were demolished in the 1950s to accommodate the Bloor subway line. A parking lot was built atop the subway, and in the 1970s the City of Toronto agreed to replace it with a park, sponsoring an international design competition in 1991, won by Oleson Worland Architects in association with Schwartz Smith Meyer Landscape Architects and PWP Landscape Architecture. The Park is crossed by eleven distinct garden plots, whose borders trace the property lines of the demolished row houses, and whose variety—recalling the Victorian propensity for collecting and classifying— echoes the diversity of the Canadian landscape. Beginning at the east, a five-by-five grid of Scots pines, each set within a doughnut-shaped seating circle, is regularly interspersed with slender lampposts doubling as fog emitters. Then follows a succession of plants, surfaces, and materials: beds of wildflowers; a gravel plot with birches, movable tables and chairs; perennial herbs in natural stone planters; a crabapple orchard; a metal, vine-covered pergola; elevated boardwalks crossing a wetland garden; an alder grove; a water curtain beside a large, granite outcropping (imported from the Canadian Shield and re-assembled), rising from an elevated plaza of cobblestones; a herbaceous border garden; and finally, on the west, a strip of serviceberry trees and the entrance to the subway. In 2012 Village of Yorkville Park won the American Society of Landscape Architects Landmark Award.
Romario Agro AutomotiveRomario Agro Automotive
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The Village of Yorkville Park is a great place for photo ops, relaxing and reading your favourite book or hanging out with friends and family. Every winter, around Christmas time they host the Cavalcade of Lights with beautiful Christmas light displays. In the winter they also have the ice sculptures located here (February I believe) and they’ll have the Festival of Lights and different themed events here throughout the year. The ice sculptures throughout the years have represented some of the events of the year and other years they are themed or focused around a larger event. Centrally located in Yorkville, there are lots of coffee shops and restaurants to grab a snack and make a day out of it with some great shopping. This is a fun place to bring the family whether you’re from Toronto or visiting, if you happen to catch an event at the park, chances are it will be well lit and picture perfect!! December 2023 Took a few pics of Santa and his reindeer above Old Yorke Lane (across from Yorkville Park). The Fleurs de Villes sponsored by Porsche is also on full display tonight, from Dec. 6-10 so I snapped a pic of the flowered peppermints 🎄☃️❄️
Bill GreerBill Greer
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This place truly has an incredible vibe that caters to everyone. You’ll find all types of people hanging out, whether they're listening to music, meeting up with friends, or simply relaxing. It's family-friendly, with something for everyone to enjoy. You can have a smoke, grab a drink, or just take in the atmosphere. The area exudes a bit of luxury, with Ferraris and Porsches cruising by, and high-end stores like Versace just around the corner. It's also got Tokyo Smoke, gelato shops, barbers, sushi spots, and pizza takeout. It really feels like an old town square, but with a modern twist.
Ben SaraviaBen Saravia
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2020.10.18 The second visit was today. This was on my walk around the city. I like area, the boutiques, cafes, and outdoor seatings area. 2020.10.11. A very nice place inside the city. Little boutiques and s great high end stores such as Louboutin, Prada, and Kate Spade. A nice little park on the location. Several coffee places, restaurants, and gelato. A very convenient place on Bloor St and Bay St right on the subway line and a walking distance from downtown.
William KhalilWilliam Khalil
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Lovely park in the middle of Downtown, surrounded by the best stores of the city. With a boulder that is over a billion years and diferent sections, it's a little oasis, great to take the kids or enjoy a quiet time in your day relaxing with a cup of tea or coffee. Beautiful Christmas lights and decorations turn it into a Winter Wonderland on this Holiday season.
Patricia DubPatricia Dub
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Nearby Attractions Of Village of Yorkville Park
Royal Ontario Museum
Queen's Park
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Manulife Centre
Hare Krishna Temple - International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Bata Shoe Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP
Yorkville Village
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto
W Toronto

Royal Ontario Museum
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Queen's Park
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
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Manulife Centre
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Nearby Restaurants Of Village of Yorkville Park
Eataly Toronto
Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)
Storm Crow Manor
Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar
Madison Avenue Pub
Trattoria Nervosa
7 West Cafe
ramen RAIJIN
PLANTA
Amal Toronto

Eataly Toronto
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Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)
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Storm Crow Manor
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Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar
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115 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6, Canada
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outdoor
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attractions: Royal Ontario Museum, Queen's Park, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Manulife Centre, Hare Krishna Temple - International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Bata Shoe Museum, Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP, Yorkville Village, The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto, W Toronto, restaurants: Eataly Toronto, Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor), Storm Crow Manor, Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar, Madison Avenue Pub, Trattoria Nervosa, 7 West Cafe, ramen RAIJIN, PLANTA, Amal Toronto

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