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TORONTO GUIDE: WELCOME TO ‘THE 6ix’ LOGISTICS ............................................................................................................................................. 4 To and from Toronto Pearson International Airport ............................................................................. 4 Union Pearson Express: .................................................................................................................. 4 Public Transit: .................................................................................................................................... 4 Taxis: .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Uber: ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Rental Cars: ....................................................................................................................................... 5 To and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport....................................................................................... 5 Public Transit: .................................................................................................................................... 5 Taxi/Uber: ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Renting a Bike in Toronto ........................................................................................................................ 5 Self-guided Tour of the City ..................................................................................................................... 5 Offline Maps Available ............................................................................................................................. 6 Cabs Operating in Toronto Area ............................................................................................................. 6 #1 Beck Taxi ...................................................................................................................................... 6 #2 Royal Taxi ..................................................................................................................................... 6 #3 City Taxi ........................................................................................................................................ 6 #4 Co-Op Cabs ................................................................................................................................. 7 #5 Diamond Taxicab ......................................................................................................................... 7 #6 Maple Leaf Taxi ........................................................................................................................... 7 #7 Uber ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Walkable Areas near Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel ......................................................................... 7 CN Tower ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Ripley’s Aquarium ............................................................................................................................. 7 Steam Whistle Brewing .................................................................................................................... 8 St. Lawrence Market ......................................................................................................................... 8 Toronto Islands .................................................................................................................................. 8 Queen’s Park ..................................................................................................................................... 9 2

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University of Toronto ........................................................................................................................ 9 King West ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Kensington Market ............................................................................................................................ 9 Some Useful Links with more Information about Toronto ................................................................... 9 EATING AND HIDDEN DINING GEM S IN TORONTO ....................................................... 10 Coffee and Tea Culture: ..................................................................................................................... 10 Eat Local: ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Kensington: .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Chinatown ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Tourist Must-Dines: ............................................................................................................................. 14 Hidden and Themed Restaurants:.................................................................................................... 15 The Annex/Koreatown ........................................................................................................................ 16 Yonge/Dundas and Toronto’s Informally-Known ‘JTown’: ............................................................ 17 Dining options within a 15 minute walk of the Sheraton (conference venue) ............................. 19 Dining options within a 15 minute walk of U of T Law Faculty (local reception) ........................ 19 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN TORONTO ..................................................................................... 20 RUNNING ROUTES: .......................................................................................................................... 20 BUS TOURS ........................................................................................................................................ 22 SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS .................................................................................................. 23 LSA WALKING TOURS ..................................................................................................................... 25 TORONTO’S FIRST CHINATOWN ........................................................................................................ 25 THE WARD ......................................................................................................................................... 25 DISCOVER BLACK HISTORY ................................................................................................................. 25 FIRST STORY: EXPLORING INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF TORONTO ....................................................... 26 LGBTQ HISTORY WALKING TOURS (Two Options) ............................................................................. 26 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS ......................................................................................... 27 3

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LOGISTICS To and from Toronto Pearson International Airport Located in Mississauga, just outside of Toronto, Toronto Pearson International Airport (airport code YYZ), named for Canada's 14th prime minister, is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from downtown Toronto or 30-40 mins by car. Union Pearson Express: The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) provides easy, affordable transit between Toronto Pearson International Airport and the city's hub train station, Union Station. Trains making the 25-minute journey depart every 15 minutes. Union Station is either 12 minutes walk or 7 minutes subway ride (from Osgoode station) or 4 minutes Uber ride from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Public Transit: The Airport Rocket provides all-day, regular accessible express bus service between Kipling Station on the Bloor-Danforth Subway and Toronto Pearson International Airport. From Toronto Pearson International Airport take the Airport Rocket to Kipling Station. From Kipling, take the east bound subway to St. George Station. Change here to the south bound subway and exit at Osgoode Station. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is about 4 minutes walk from Osgoode Station. Travel time between the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel and Toronto Pearson International Airport would be about 45 minutes and would cost the value of a TTC ticket. 4

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Taxis: Taxis to Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel take about 30-40 mins. Taxis are available outside of every terminal, and there is usually a taxi stand where you will be directed to a taxi. To return to Toronto Pearson International Airport from Toronto, taxis will charge you the metered rate. Uber: Uber ride to Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel from Toronto Pearson International Airport costs between $45 to $65 depending upon the time of travel, and the hour of the day. Rental Cars: Toronto Pearson International Airport has rental car companies on-site. Rental car agencies are located on Level 1 of the parking garage at each terminal. To and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Located on Toronto Island, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport offers service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U.S. Public Transit: Bus No. 509 goes from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Union Station. Taxi/Uber: Taxi or Uber rides to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel usually take 10-15 minutes depending on the time of travel. Renting a Bike in Toronto There are numerous bike sharing options in Toronto. Bike Share Toronto is the most popular app-based bike sharing option. One can buy a day pass or become a member to gain access to 2,750 bikes and 270 stations for short rides around town. The app is available in the App Store (for iPhones) as well as the Google Play (for Androids). Self-guided Tour of the City Toronto downtown core might appear to be a concrete jungle, but the city is home to beautiful city escapes. Between the buildings and city streets, different city parks and gardens can be 5

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found. If you’re a fan of Cloud Gardens on Temperance Street, this discovery walk takes you through the city’s open spaces that are uniquely Toronto. A walking route map provided by the City of Toronto makes this a pleasant sunny day activity. Please follow the following link to access the City of Toronto’s website for a self-guided tour: https://www.toronto.ca/services- payments/streets-parking-transportation/walking-in-toronto/walking-tours/ Offline Maps Available There are various offline maps apps available that could be helpful if you are not online while in Toronto. Make sure that you download these apps while you are online to access them later. Some popular offline maps are: #1 Maps.ME #2 City Maps 2 Go #3 Sygic #4 Pocket Earth #5 Galileo Offline Maps Cabs Operating in Toronto Area Need a taxi in Toronto? Here are some recommended cab companies, plus the phone numbers and links to apps of many others in the city. #1 Beck Taxi Beck Taxi has a fleet of 2000 cabs and they dispatch over 8 million rides per year, not including street hails. Between drivers, dispatchers, and call-takers, they speak 90 different languages among their staff, reflecting Toronto's multicultural diversity. Call 416-751-5555 or download the app. #2 Royal Taxi Royal Taxi Inc. has been providing transportation services to individuals and corporations in their dark blue cabs for more than 50 years. They proudly note that their company serves clients with special needs and makes sure that their car drivers all operate in accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Call 416-777-9222. #3 City Taxi City Taxi shuttles people to and from airports and medical visits and also handle small moving jobs and rush parcel service. Call 416-740-2222 or download the app. 6

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#4 Co-Op Cabs Co-Op Cabs provides 45,000 trips each month to riders with special needs. Call 416-504- 2667 or download the app. Crown taxi is now part of Co-Op Cabs. #5 Diamond Taxicab Diamond Taxicab is another easily recognizable taxi in the city and has provided cab service in Toronto since 1949. Today they have an app for easier booking and operate 24 hours a day. However, they do not have vans or taxis that are wheelchair accessible. Call 416-366-6868. #6 Maple Leaf Taxi They have been operating in Toronto since 1976. Call 416-465-5555. #7 Uber While not a traditional cab company, Uber is a ride sharing services that serves Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham. Many people prefer Uber for its ease of use versus taking taxis, but others prefer to stick with cabs. Flat rates apply to trips between specified locations with no tipping required. Pickups from Pearson International Airport incur a $15 surcharge. Download the app to request rides from your smartphone. Walkable Areas near Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is located in downtown Toronto and there are a lot of places to see nearby. CN Tower A 553.3 m high (1,815.3 ft) concrete communications and observation tower in downtown Toronto, CN Tower is merely 20 mins walk or 7-10 mins taxi/Uber ride from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Ripley’s Aquarium Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a public aquarium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The aquarium is one of three aquariums 7

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owned and operated by Ripley Entertainment. It is located in downtown Toronto, just southeast of the CN Tower. Ripley's Aquarium is merely 20 mins walk or 7-10 mins taxi/Uber ride from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Steam Whistle Brewing Over the past two decades, Steam Whistle has grown from a dream hatched by the fireside into one of Canada’s largest and most beloved independent breweries. Steam Whistle’s half-hour tour moves on catwalks high above the brewery’s bustling operations, where you’ll take in the aromatic smells and sounds of the brew house, learn about Steam Whistle Brewing's founding story, and take a dive into the history of the iconic John St. Roundhouse—one of Toronto’s landmarks. It is located in downtown Toronto, next to the CN Tower. Steam Whistle is approximately 25 mins walk or 10-15 mins taxi/Uber ride from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. St. Lawrence Market Once housing city hall, this Victorian building is surrounded by other historically significant architectural gems. The St. Lawrence Market Complex today is comprised of three main buildings: The South Market, the North Market and St. Lawrence Hall. The main and lower levels of the South Market contain over 120 specialty vendors, known for the variety and freshness of their fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, grains, baked goods and dairy products, as well as for the uniqueness of the non-food items for sale. St. Lawrence Market is 10-12 mins taxi/Uber ride or 18-20 mins walk from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Toronto Islands The Toronto Islands - also called the Island, or Toronto Island Park - is located in Lake Ontario, a 13-minute ferry ride from downtown Toronto. Boats to the Island leave from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay St. and Queen’s Quay. The Island is actually a group of 15 islands inter- 8

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connected by pathways and bridges. You can walk from one end of the Island to the other. Queen’s Park Queen's Park is an urban park in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1860 by Edward, Prince of Wales, it was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The park is the site of the Ontario Legislative Building, which houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and the phrase "Queen's Park" is regularly used as a metonym for the Government of Ontario. Queen’s Park is 25 mins walk or 13 mins subway ride or a mere 5 mins taxi/Uber ride from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. University of Toronto UofT, as it is popularly called, was founded as King's College by royal charter in 1827 and was initially controlled by the colonial establishment and the Church of England. The UofT campus has a lot of architectural and historical buildings and monuments to see. UofT is again 25 mins walk or 13 mins subway ride or a mere 5 mins taxi/Uber ride from Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. King West Not far from the Sheraton, the bustling neighbourhood of King West is now the centre of Toronto’s entertainment and fashion district. With landmarks harking back to its past as a textile warehousing area, such as 401 Richmond (now an art hub), King West is now the place to be for nightlife and style. See and be seen at its bars and nightclubs, restaurants, and cafés. Kensington Market Kensington Marker is beautifully walkable, so stretch your legs and take a stroll up to this National Historic Site of Canada. You will be amazed by the many faces of the Market, as it is known. It is at once the de facto capital of vintage re-selling, but also the hip conduit for fusion food (Rasta Pasta anyone?) You are also a stone’s throw from Chinatown and the Annex. Some Useful Links with more Information about Toronto https://www.toronto.ca/ http://www.seetorontonow.com/ https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g155019-Activities-Toronto_Ontario.html https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2018/03/events-activities-spring-toronto-2018/ 9

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https://www.airbnb.ca/things-to-do/toronto https://www.timeout.com/toronto/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-toronto https://www.citypass.com/toronto/things-to-do-toronto EATING AND HIDDEN DINING GEMS IN TORONTO As Anthony Bourdain says, “The fact that over 50 percent of the residents of Toronto are not from Canada, that is always a good thing, creatively, and for food especially. That is easily a city’s biggest strength, and it is Toronto’s unique strength.” The dining scene in Toronto is a wonderfully mixed bag, ranging from upscale restaurants and themed diners to eclectic, blink- and-you’ll-miss-them hidden gems. Below are a breakdown of the best places to eat in ‘The 6ix’, by neighbourhood: *Places marked by an asterisk offer vegetarian and/or vegan options, although menus are subject to change. Coffee and Tea Culture: As befitting for all researchers and academics, a trip to the LSA would not be complete without some people-watching and coffee or tea-sipping. Toronto’s coffee landscape prides itself on locally sourced beans, cozy seats, and incredible atmospheres that are ideal for writing the afternoon away. *Jim m y’s Coffee (Kensington and Chinatown), Balzac’s (Ryerson Campus), Bicerin (37 Baldwin Street), and Dark Horse (215 Spadina Ave) – All three coffee shops offer locally sourced coffee, ample and comfortable seating, high-speed internet, and a welcoming environment to buckle down and get work done! Figure 1 Ideal atmosphere for studying: Jimmy's Coffee. *David’s Tea (The Eaton Centre, The Annex, and Yonge/ Dundas Square) – Originating from Montreal and highly praised by Oprah herself, David’s Tea is recognizable by its 10

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whimsical light blue interior and assortment of over hundreds of teas with fun flavours and names such as “Goji Pop,” “The Glow,” and “S’mores Chai.” Stop by to sample teas and bring some Canadian tea home! Figure 2 A wide assortment of teas from David's Tea. *Coco’s Bubble Tea (371 Spadina Ave, Yonge/Dundas Square)– One of the largest bubble tea chains in Asia, Coco’s recently opened in Toronto and has been a big hit since. Coco’s offers milk teas, slushies, and smoothies in vibrant colours and flavours. Eat Local: Farm ers’ M arket at Toronto’s City Hall (Nathan Phillips Square 100 Queen St W): Open each Wednesday, the local farmers’ market offers an abundance of pastries, breads, cheese, jams, produce, and flowers. St. Lawrence M arket: (93 Front St E) Hailed by National Geographic as one of the world’s best food markets, St. Lawrence Market is home to dozens of vendors and merchants who sell a wide range of affordable and fresh local produce and ingredients, as well as to-go food and even arts and crafts. St. Lawrence Market is the perfect place to go to sample a Figure 3 Photo of St. Lawrence Market from Narcity.com wide range of dishes. Visit Buster’s Sea Cove for lobster rolls and comforting clam chowder, Uno M ustachio for stuffed veal and eggplant parmesan sandwiches, Pasta M ia for fresh pasta and pasta sauces, Carousel Bakery for one of the best pea meal bacon sandwiches (praised by Anthony Bourdain himself), European Delight for a variety of pierogis, Dom enic’s Fish M arket for freshly shucked oysters, St. Urban for fresh bagels. Pro tip: Bring cash, as many of these places don’t accept card! Also be prepared to eat standing up. 11

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Kensington: While every restaurant in Kensington has something unique to offer, Kensington’s restaurants all share something in common: blink-and-you’ll-miss-them signage, limited seating and space, and incredibly rich, flavourful, mouth-watering food inspired by places all over the world that makes each lineup worth the wait. It’s not uncommon to see people eating outside, either standing or perched on a park bench, while enjoying reggae music by a band that’s decided to set up shop on the street corner. A full meal here can be found for Figure 4 Thai ice cream rolls being prepared in under $10, and as befitting Kensington, every place Kensington. listed below is a ‘budget’ eat. Visit Rasta Pasta (61 Kensington Ave) for incredible jerk chicken, *W anda’s Pie in the Sky (287 Augusta Ave) for a long-standing pie bar that serves fresh cakes and an assortment of pies, Seven Lives Tacos (69 Kensington Ave) for mouth-watering tacos, North Poke (179 Baldwin St) for Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, The Dirty Bird Chicken and W affles (79 Kensington Ave) for deep fried chicken served with maple-glazed waffles, *Hibiscus (238 Augusta Ave) for innovative vegan bites and brunch, Golden Patty (187 Baldwin St) for doubles, Pancho’s Bakery (214 Augusta Ave) for freshly battered churros, *M illie Creperie (161 Baldwin St) for delicately layered crepe capes, and *M oo Frites (178 Baldwin S) for Belgian fries served in a convenient cone. Figure 5 Seven Lives tacos from Kensington market. Chinatown No trip to Chinatown would be complete without a stop at an affordable Chinese bakery, some late-night dimsum, or bubble tea! In between, stop by the different souvenir shops for the most affordable keepsakes to bring home, and definitely visit a mom-and-pop supermarket to try the wide range of fruits that are imported from all across Asia. (My tip: keep an eye out for the ‘water apple,’ a fruit imported by various countries in Southeast Asia. It looks like an apple, but tastes like a watermelon, and is uniquely offered in Toronto’s Chinatown!) This section does not warrant its own ‘Budget eats’ section, because every establishment’s menu offers wonderful dishes for under $10 (some, for even under $5.) 12

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Rol San (323 Spadina Ave) – 24/hour dimsum, most often frequented by university students, but a reliable place for dim sum at any time of day. Great for hosting large groups and parties, but be prepared for a wait during lunchtime. *M other’s Dum plings (421 Spadina Ave) – One of the oldest restaurants in Chinatown, Mama’s serves up xiao ling bao (delicious ‘soup dumplings’ that are a delicacy from Shanghai), mapo tofu, refreshing crushed cucumber salad, and a wide range of Northern Chinese dishes. Figure 6 Dim Sum is offered 24/7 here in *Pho Hung (350 Spadina Ave) – A comforting, piping Chinatown’s iconic dim sum restaurant, Rol San. hot bowl of pho will always be served at this perpetually busy Vietnamese staple in Chinatown. For those who are more adventurous, try ‘pho’s’ spicier, more flavourful sister: bun bo hue, another staple Vietnamese dish. *M ashion Bakery (345 Spadina Ave) – Known for its wide assortment of freshly baked taro breads, egg tarts, cakes, and other delicious pastries, Mashion Bakery is another Chinatown staple that is open late. *Banh M i Nguyen Huong (322 Spadina Ave) - Especially for those on-the-go, Banh Mi Nguyen Huong offers customizable and incredibly affordable Vietnamese baguette sandwiches, stuffed with an assortment of meats, pâtés, and pickled vegetables. This tiny hole-in-the-wall banh mi shop, with its made-to-order-and-eat-with-one-hand baguettes, is a great place to stop by before a conference panel or on the way to the airport. *One Zo Bubble Tea (399 Spadina Ave) – Known as one of the best places to try ‘bubble tea’ in Toronto, O ne Zo prides itself on making its bubbles (tapioca) in-store and fresh. Line up to savour a milk tea or smoothie with tapioca, with flavours ranging from black sesame to caramel and mango! Figure 7 One Zo bubble tea offers delicious flavours of milk tea and smoothies, paired with house-made tapioca, to try! 13

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Tourist Must-Dines: A visit to Toronto would not be complete without a visit to one of its more well-known, lavishly decorated, and overpriced establishments! Pick 6ix (33 Yonge St): Recently opened by Toronto’s famous homegrown rapper, Drake, Pick 6ix is known for its upscale drinks, celebrity sightings, and in-house chef. Make reservations in advance because this place gets packed easily (and be prepared to dance to a Drake song or two!) *Canoe (66 Wellington St W): A swanky restaurant located in the heart of the Financial District, Canoe is owned by one of Toronto’s largest hospitality and restaurant companies, Oliver and Bonacino. Stop by here for a perfectly seared steak or salmon, a nice glass of wine, and attentive customer service. *The 360 (301 Front St West): Located at the top of the CN Tower and rotating (to no one’s surprise) an entire 360 degrees, the 360 is known for offering an unrivaled view of Toronto with upscale dishes. Tip from a former CN Tower employee: If planning a visit to the CN Tower, it’s actually a better idea to reserve a table at the 360 than to purchase a single CN Tower admission ticket, which can be quite pricey. An entrée at the 360 includes admission to the CN Tower and its many tourist attractions and sights, without the hassle of long lineups or wait times! 14

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Figure 8 The 360 Revolving Restaurant, from CNTower.ca Honourable Mention: *Am sterdam Brewery (245 Queens Quay West): Located right along the Harbourfront and boardwalk, Amsterdam Brewery is a spacious bar and restaurant that serves up locally brewed beer and a wide assortment of drinks and food. It’s especially well- known for its amazing view of Harbourfront. Insider tip: When the weather’s nice, skip the busy bar and go straight to the back, where the back patio is, and grab one of the many lounge chairs that are equipped with blankets. Sit back, order a drink, and relax while taking in the view of the Toronto islands and the lake, away from all of the hustle and bustle of the city. Hidden and Themed Restaurants: Toronto’s hidden and themed restaurants are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. M ira Restaurant (420 A Wellington Street W.): Located in the Entertainment district, just finding Mira is half the fun. To get there, one must follow an alley marked only by lanterns to a discrete, unlabeled door. A neon llama sign inside directs one downstairs, where platters of Peruvian food await. O’Noir (620 Church Street): Operated completely in the dark, O’Noir employs blind chefs and servers, and offers a unique dining experience where customers cannot see anything at all and offered a locally praised ‘surprise’ menu. The lights-off concept of the restaurant encourages deeper conversation amongst patrons, a reprieve from social media and food-gramming, and is also intended to heighten the senses (when one sense, sight, is cut off, the others pick up taste, smell, auditory, and touch much better!) 15

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*The Lockhart (1479 Dundas St W): Tastefully Harry Potter-inspired, the Lockhart serves both tapas and drinks inspired by popular movies and books that one might dare say taste…magical? Figure 9 Fiery, Harry Potter-inspired drinks served up at the Lockhart. Photo from Blogto. *Figures (137 Avenue Rd): Inspired by the speakeasy aesthetic, Figures is accessible through a hidden doorway in a tiny vintage comic book and toy shop. Once inside, diners will be delighted to find an elevated restaurant with a comics-inspired menu and artistic plating. Honourable Mention: While technically located in the ‘GTA’ (Greater Toronto Area), Fishm an Lobster Clubhouse (4020 Finch Ave E, Scarborough), located in Scarborough and accessible by both TTC subway and bus, is internationally recognized as offering some of the best lobster and seafood around! Lobsters are handpicked by patrons and fried before being carefully arranged into a lobster mountain (diners order by the pound.) Eating with hands is encouraged, and gloves are even provided! Figure 10 Photo of the legendary lobster mountain at Fishman Lobster Clubhouse from Chew Toronto.com The Annex/Koreatown Similar to Kensington, the Annex and Koreatown offer budget eats that are both diverse and eccentric. Yum m y’s (620 Bloor 16

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Street West), despite its garish green interior, offers incredible Korean dishes with a home- cooked feel, while *Future’s (483 Bloor Street West) is a well-known university student café with a lively patio that serves brunch, pastries, and local brews (it even hosts weekly ‘All You Can Eat’ Pierogie Nights!) Visit *Sm oke’s Poutinerie (490 Bloor St W) for loaded late-night poutines, *New Generation Sushi (486 Bloor St W) and *Sushi on Bloor (525 Bloor St W) for their cheap and filling dine-in bento boxes, Country Style Hungarian Restaurant (450 Bloor St W) for crispy schnitzel, *Thai Basil for amazing pad Thai and pineapple fried rice, *Ghazale (504 Bloor St West) for delicious middle eastern food with many vegetarian options and *Sarah’s Shawarm a (487 Bloor St W) for both vegetarian and non-veg wraps and falafel. Figure 11 Photo of Thai Basil's pineapple fried rice from Trip Advisor. Honourable mention: *Snakes and Lattes (600 Bloor St West), a popular board games café, is home to over a hundred board games, and serves both food and drinks! Yonge/Dundas and Toronto’s Informally-Known ‘JTown’: The area closest to LSA proceedings offers a wide range of food for any budget and diner. For reliable restaurants that can seat large groups (while offering a great view of the skyline,) visit *Jack Astor’s or *M ilestone’s by Yonge/Dundas Square, where reservations are not required. For the more adventurous and daring, Yonge/Dundas, with its proximity to Toronto’s informally known ‘JTown’ (Japan Town), also has an eclectic bunch of restaurants to check out: Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake (and Uncle Tetsu’s M aid Dessert Café 598 Bay St): Famous in Japan, Uncle Tetsu’s first and only location in North America serves one thing, and is known for one thing only: its unique Japanese cheesecakes. Fluffy, aromatic, and deliciously light, each airy cheesecake is about $10, and tastes unlike any other type of cheesecake. Batches of cheesecakes are made and then meticulously examined for quality before being served to customers. When it first opened in Toronto, Uncle Tetsu would see lineups of over 4 hours. Now, the wait time is usually less than 10 minutes! Uncle Tetsu also opened an all-pink, Japanese ‘maid’ café down the street that offers dine-in options. Figure 12 Photo of Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake from www.eatandtreats.blogspot.ca 17

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Sansotei (79 Dundas St W,) Santouka (91 Dundas St East), Kinton (51 Baldwin S), and Raijin (24 Wellesley Street West Rear): Claim that you know “the best” ramen place in Toronto, and you’re sure to offend others with dissenting opinions! There are so many ramen places in Toronto, most of which are located around Yonge/Dundas square, that it’s hard to pick just one. While each have their own specialty menus, the one that is most often recommended by university students (with the least amount of seating, ironically) is Sansotei ramen; however, all of these ramen joints offer umami-laced dishes that are a Figure 13 Photo of Sansotei ramen from far cry from instant noodle packets. TasteToronto.ca Japango Sushi (122 Elizabeth St): With limited seating but incredibly fresh seafood, Japango offers one of the best (and, to boost, most affordable) sushi in the city. There are about eight tables in this tiny restaurant, but if you don’t mind the wait, it’s known by locals as one of the most delicious sushi restaurants, where the chefs really care about their sushi and presenting it as an art. Don Izakaya (130 Dundas St W): Stroll into this restaurant, which serves blowtorched sushi and small Japanese dishes, tapas-style, and you’ll be greeted by beating drums, applause, and servers, hostesses, and chefs alike greeting you. Don is great to go with small groups, as it serves drinks and innovative Japanese food that, while not entirely filling, are inventive and delicious. Pablo’s Cheesetarts Café (114 Dundas St W): Like Uncle Tetsu, Pablo’s hails from Japan, and opened in Toronto to much praise and an equally long lineup. Unlike Uncle Tetsu’s, which sells Japanese cheesecake, Pablo’s sells cheese tarts filled with cream cheese and a crispy bruleéd centre that is a must-try for any dessert lover. 18

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Dining options within a 15 minute walk of the Sheraton (conference venue) There are many options – these are only a few Bannock $$ 401 Bay Street, https://www.bannockrestaurant.com/ Assem bly Chefs Hall $-$$ 111 Richmond St. W. https://www.assemblychefshall.com VOLOS $$ 133 Richmond Street West, www.volos.ca Drake One Fifty $$ 150 York Street, www.drakeonefifty.ca The Keg Steakhouse + Bar York Street $$ 165 York Street, www.kegsteakhouse.com Tundra Restaurant and Bar $$ 145 Richmond St West, in the Hilton, www.tundratoronto.com Nota Bene Restaurant $$$$ 180 Queen St West, www.notabenerestaurant.com M om ofuku Noodle Bar $$$ 190 University Ave, www.noodlebar-toronto.momofuku.com Pizzeria Libretto $$ 150 University Ave, www.pizzerialibretto.com Earls Kitchen + Bar $$ 150 King St West #100, www.earls.ca Richm ond Station $$ 1 Richmond St W, www.richmondstation.ca Dining options within a 15 minute walk of U of T Law Faculty (local reception) 3 areas near the venue with lots of restaurants: Harbord St., College FLOCK $$ 97 Harbord Street http://www.eatflock.com Piano Piano $$ 88 Harbord Street http://www.pianopianotherestaurant.com Rasa $$$ 196 Robert Street http://rasabar.ca Harvest Kitchen $ 124 Harbord Street http://harvestkitchen.ca M agic Noodle $ 93 Harbord Street http://www.magicnoodle.ca/magic-noodle.html#home La Société Bistro $$-$$$ 131 Bloor Street West (2nd floor) http://toronto.lasociete.ca M useum Tavern $$-$$$ 208 Bloor Street West (2nd floor) http://www.museumtavern.ca Trattoria Nervosa $$ 97 Yorkville Avenue, http://eatnervosa.com Grasshopper Restaurant $ 310 College St, www.grasshopperrestaurant.ca Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill $ 700 University Ave, www.swisschalet.com Thai Basil $ 467 Bloor St W, www.thaibasil.ca Sushi on Bloor $ 525 Bloor St W, http://sushionbloor.com/ BLU Ristorante & Lounge $$ 17 Yorkville Ave, www.bluristorante.ca Hem ingway’s Restaurant $$ 142 Cumberland St, www.hemingways.to Sushi Inn $ 120 Cumberland St, www.sushiinn.net Param ount Fine Foods $ 1250 Bay St, www.paramountfinefoods.com 19

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN TORONTO (After all this delicious eating!) RUNNING ROUTES: The first route starts off zig-zagging through the residential part of Chinatown. The second you enter this little pocket, the busy city just kind of melts away. You often cross Beverley Street and do a loop around Grange Park. Greenery: check; cool perspective of the AGO: also, check. Next, it’s north through U of T campus, keeping mostly on Henry Street. You will pass the brutalist style Robarts Library on the university’s campus, mouth watering pizza joints (truth: we have contemplated stopping a run short for a slice), and endless frat houses. You continue north across Harbor, Bloor, and up to Dupont, your turn around point. Running west one block to Madison Ave, you then head due south. Route One, depending on how many times you zig and zag along the little side streets will average around 7.5km per loop (Lisa, 2017). 20

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Heading west along waterfront with the Canadian National Exhibition grounds to your right, and Lake Ontario all to your left, is a view that’s hard to beat. You can carry on for kilometres and kilometres along the waterfront trail, but I recommend turning around at Dufferin Street. You will feel like you’ve won the day after this 12km loop. For even more running routes, check out: http://lietco.com/travel/the-very-best-toronto-running- routes/ 21

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BUS TOURS CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS Major Attractions Include: CN Tower, Casa Loma, Eaton Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square, Harbourfront Centre, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, St. Lawrence Market, The Distillery District, Hockey Hall of Fame, City Halls, Bata Shoe Museum, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Theatre District, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Bloor-Yorkville, Queen’s Park, Entertainment District, Club District, University of Toronto, Baldwin Village, John Street Roundhouse Your City Sightseeing Toronto ticket will get you: • A hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket that is valid for up to 48 hours • A FREE harbour and islands cruise • Free downtown pickup (first day only) • 21 great stops to choose from • A free souvenir map • The option to purchase discounted attraction tickets onboard our buses • Unlimited travel advice and support from our friendly guides 22

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SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS Street Food Toronto: Simple, reliable and easy to use. The best way to find today’s food truck locations in Toronto. • Free • Street Food Toronto App: iTunes • Street Food Toronto App: Google Play Toronto In Tim e: Highlights the history of Toronto then and now. • Free • Toronto in Time App: iTunes • Toronto in Time App: Google Play Toronto M ap & W alks: Detailed city map includes: street names and businesses, dining locations, search, location marking. • Free • Toronto Maps & Walks App: iTunes • Toronto Maps & Walks App: Google Play Queerstory: A self-directed walking tour through 37 storied sites significant to Toronto’s queer community over the past century. • Free • Queerstory App: iTunes • Queerstory App: Google Play First Story / Driftscape: There’s a new way to engage with Toronto’s significant Indigenous history and presence – the newly launched Driftscape app, available for free for Apple and Android devices. Driftscape provides stories of Toronto’s Indigenous history alongside other histories and content from other community providers. There are some new features in this app, such as notifications when you’re near a place of interest and self-guided audio tours, such as First Story’s tour of the lower Don River and lakeshore area. It’s a great way to get to know the city better! And of course, the original First Story app remains available for free for Apple and Android as well. Keep an eye out for new content that will be added to both apps in the future! Great Lakes W aterfront Trail: https://waterfronttrail.org/ Stretching over 3000km, the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is a route connecting 140 communities and First Nations along the Canadian shores of the Great Lakes region and a signature project of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Regarded as the first step towards a regenerated waterfront, the Trail has served as a catalyst for improvements in many of the communities it joins. The Trail can be enjoyed for a quick stroll or as part of a multi-day long distance adventure. Many downtown urban centres have fully off-road facilities that are open to pedestrians, cyclists, rollerblades and others. The on-road sections consist of quiet residential streets, local roads, rural highways and in a few places Provincial Highways. Interactive map for Smartphone: https://waterfronttrail.org/maps/interactive-map-2/ 23

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LSA WALKING TOURS The Law and Society Association Local Arrangements Committee has also set up the following walking tours during the Toronto conference, all of which are led by local historians. If you are interested in attending one of these fascinating tours, please go to http://www.lawandsociety.org/Toronto2018/2018-tours.html for info on how to sign up. TORONTO’S FIRST CHINATOWN Begins at Old City Hall (60 Queen Street West), ends at New City Hall (100 Queen Street West) Travel to Toronto’s First Chinatown and discover the landmarks, businesses, organizations, and people that were the backbone of the Chinese community until the 1970s. You will learn where Canadian skating champion Elvis Stojko studied martial arts, how Chinese restaurants attracted visitors, and which one actor E.G. Robinson rated as the best restaurant, among other fascinating facts about Toronto's First Chinatown. Length: 90 minutes Cost: $20 Schedule: Friday June 8 2018: 10:30am-12:00pm and Saturday June 9 2018: 12:30pm- 2:00pm THE WARD Toronto's Ward was the city's original concentrated immigrant receiving and settlement area, and home to waves of newcomers from the 1840s onward, including Black refugees from pre-Civil War America, Irish famine migrants, Italian labourers, Russian Jews fleeing pogroms in the late 1890s and finally Chinese immigrants as well as Chinese Canadians from western Canada. The area came to be stigmatized as a derelict working class slum, like the Lower East Side. But for all the poverty, the area teemed with entrepreneurial activity, culture, new foods and diverse religions. It was demolished to make way for new City Hall in the 1950s. Length: 90 minutes Cost: $20 Schedule: Friday June 8 2018: 12:30-2:00pm and Saturday June 9 2018: 10:00 - 11:30. DISCOVER BLACK HISTORY Join the Ontario Black History Society on a unique walking tour that explores areas of Toronto where people of African descent lived, worked and made significant contributions to Toronto, Ontario and Canada. · Visit the site where the first Black newspaper was created! · Visit the place of the 1851 Free Colored Men Conference! · Visit the plaque of the first Black postman and the racial challenges he faced · First Black Millionaire directly across the street from our 25

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office. All tours include an Ontario Black History Society guide. This covers all the areas of the tour, as well as community organizations, church life, current businesses and contemporary personalities. Length: 90 minutes Cost: $20 Schedule: Friday June 8 2018: 2:45pm-4:15pm and Saturday June 9 2018: 11:00am-12:30pm FIRST STORY: EXPLORING INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF TORONTO Since 1995, First Story Toronto, (formerly The Toronto Native Community History Project), within the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, has been engaged in researching and preserving the Indigenous history of Toronto with the goal of building awareness of and pride in the long Indigenous presence and contributions to the city. First Story Toronto shares this history through walking tours of places in the city, and making accessible a growing archive of historical materials about Toronto’s Indigenous community, past and present. Length: 2 Hours Cost: $20 Schedule: Friday June 8 2018: 10:00am-12:00pm and Saturday June 9 2018: 2:30pm-4:30pm LGBTQ HISTORY WALKING TOURS (Two Options) *Pride Walk: For much of the past 70 years, Yonge Street has led a secret life: it was home to the bars, clubs and baths that constituted what mainstream society thought of as “the twilight world of the homosexual.” Join archivists and historians from the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) on a walk through Toronto’s queer past and follow the footsteps of activists who struggled to find a public space they could call their own. Length: 90 minutes* [Note: this walking tour meets at Wellesley Subway Station – volunteers will meet participants in the Sheraton lobby to escort those who are not familiar with Toronto to the Wellesley meeting point) Cost: $20 Schedule: Friday June 8 2018: 12:00-1:30pm *Downtown: Join us and the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives on a walk through Toronto’s queer past and follow in the footsteps of activists who struggled to find a public space of their own. Before the Village, the centre of gay and lesbian life in the city was on King Street and around the area that is now the Eaton Centre. Explore the LGBTQ+ history of this area and other sites south of College Street. 26

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Length: 90 minutes Cost: $20 Schedule: Saturday June 9 2018: 1:00-2:30pm CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS “Whether you are from Toronto or just visiting, a visit to one of these places will give you a taste of a newer Toronto in an older time. From the first year-round farmer's market and city hall to a castle that was a 3.5 million gift from a military officer to his wife, Toronto has some juicy stories to tell”, said Courtney Sunday. Here are the most recommended historical and cultural places in the city. CN Tower “Toronto's famous landmark, the 553-meter CN Tower, is one of the city's must- see attractions and also the most impossible to miss. Visitors have the option of simply appreciating the building from the ground or taking a trip up to one of the observation areas or restaurants for fabulous views of the city and Lake Ontario. The CN Tower, built between 1972 and 1976, was once the tallest freestanding structure in the world.” By Lana Law Address: 301 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario http://www.cntower.ca/intro.html Royal Ontario Museum “The Royal Ontario Museum, is one of Canada's premier museums with an international reputation for excellence. It houses an outstanding collection and also features major exhibitions from around the world. A controversial expansion of the facility saw a modern wing featuring glass and sharp angles added on to a very traditional older building. The museum contains collections covering a great variety of periods from all over the world.” By Lana Law 27 Address: 100 Queen's Park, Toronto https://www.rom.on.ca/en

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Richard MacDonald University of Toronto “Founded in 1827, this public institution has consistently been viewed as one of Toronto's strongest Universities. In addition to the University of Toronto's place as a leader in post-secondary education, the sprawling downtown campus is a remarkable display of different architectural styles (contemporary, Gothic, Victorian), sculptures and green spaces. It looks well suited for ghost sightings, of which there are many, including a roaming 19th century stonemason. Stroll through the campus along the Philosopher's Walk pathway, admire the stained-glass windows in the Gothic Revival-style Soldiers' Tower or explore the bookshelves at Robarts Library, one of the leading examples of Brutalist architecture in North America. Be sure to pop into the Thomas Fisher St. James Cathedral “St. James Cathedral Rare Book library, with 700,000 volumes of was originally erected in wood and was used exciting original materials.” By Courtney Sunday. during the War of 1812 as a hospital. It was rebuilt in stone in 1833 but burned down by 1839 and https://flic.kr/p/gjEaRc Address: 25 King's College Cir Toronto, CN after being rebuilt again, burned again in 1849. M5S 1A1 https://www.utoronto.ca Persistence paid off and an international architectural competition was held with the winner choosing a Gothic Revival design. In the later 1800s, details such as the pinnacles and finials were added. It took until 1980 before further renovations kept this structure standing. Inside everything is linked proportionally and rationally, like a math equation come to life. A carved organ with 5000 pipes sits underneath a royal coat of arms. Stepping inside feels like stepping28inside a piece of history.” By Courtney Sunday. Address: 65 Church St Toronto, ON M5C 2E9

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St. Lawrence Market “The indoor marketplace has been in operation since 1803 on what was then "Market Block." It was the first permanent farmer's market, and insightful tours can keep you abreast of this important part of Toronto history. In 1834 it became a temporary office for the local civic government. It was rebuilt after the great Fire of Toronto but continues to be a hub of Toronto activity.” By Courtney Sunday Address 92 Front St E Toronto, ON M5E 1C4 http://www.stlawrencemarket.com Distillery Historic District “Toronto's Distillery Historic District began in 1859 as the site of the Gooderham and Worts whiskey distillery. 100 years later, the distillery was producing nearly half of the total volume of spirits in the province of Ontario, making it one of the country's most important manufacturing facilities (people like their spirits!). As war, prohibition and outsourcing changed the face of Toronto, it did its number on the distillery which closed in 1990. However, 13 years later this historic district got its second chance and became a charming pedestrian-only village. This area of Toronto today is like no other, with cobblestone pathways and Victorian-era buildings housing restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.” By Courtney Sunday Address Front St and Parliament Toronto, Calvin James ON 29

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Ellis Don Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) “It is an art museum in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the first century to the present day. The gallery has 45,000 square meters (480,000 sq ft.) of physical space, making it one of the largest galleries in North America. Significant collections include the largest collection of Canadian art, an expansive body of works from the Renaissance and the Baroque eras, European art, African and Oceanic art, and a modern and contemporary collection.” By Brigetta. Address: 317 Dundas St W Toronto, ON M5T 1G4 https://www.ago.ca Jon Bilous Casa Loma “In the middle of an upscale neighborhood right near downtown Toronto, there is a majestic castle which was built in 1911 by a Canadian industrialist. Casa Loma has been open to the public for years and offers tours of the castle's 98 rooms, 1,800-bottle wine cellar and 800-foot underground passage leading to the home's stables. During the festive season, there is the chance to listen to Christmas carolers, indulge in gingerbread, ice cookies and tell Santa if you really have been good this year. There is also a 25-foot tree that greets visitors in the Great Hall, 30 making for fantastic holiday card.” By Courtney Sunday. Address: 1 Austin Terrace Toronto, ON M5R 1X8, casaloma.ca

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Mark Watmough City Hall “Dominating the spacious Nathan Philips Square with its bronze sculpture, "The Archer," by Henry Moore, is the still highly acclaimed new City Hall. It was designed by the gifted Finnish architect Viljo Revell and built in 1965”. By Lana Law Address: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto 31 https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city- facilities/civic-centres/city-hall/

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BATA SHOE MUSEUM “If you loved the story of the old woman who lived in her shoe, visiting the Bata Shoe Museum is a must. Housed in Richard Moriyama's award-winning, five-story building, this museum is North America's largest shoe museum. The collection boasts over 13,000 artifacts spanning 4,500 years. Items displayed include shoes from notables such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Elton John, Ginger Spice, Imelda Marcos, and an Egyptian smuggler who lived in 300 BC. If you think your shoes are uncomfortable, wait until you see the Chestnut Crushing Clogs from 17th century France. We know that clothing makes the man, but it may be the shoes batashoemuseum.ca that take the glory.” By Courtney Sunday. Address: 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7 http://www.batashoemuseum.ca HOCKEY HALL OF FAME “The Hockey Hall of Fame is a must for any lover of hockey (or lover of Canada, for that matter). There is nothing quite as cool for a player as being "hall called" and the 400 inducted members are a thrill to see. Visiting this museum will help to clarify the die-hard passion of Torontonians over their Fo beloved (but often poorly performing) Maple his Leafs. Like a sports magazine come to life, de there are exhibits about players, statistics att and some NHL trophies, including the ca Stanley Cup (with a replica Stanley cup aft available for a photo opportunity).” By Sim Courtney Sunday in Address: Brookfield Place 30 Yonge Street Ba NATHO Toronto, ON Canada tro nu sit 32 18 bu int Vi

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ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE Aga Khan Museum Aga Khan Museum “The Permanent Collection of The Aga Khan Museum presents paintings, objects and architectural pieces from the civilizations of the Muslim world. Visitors will gain access to art and performances that illustrate the true artistic diversity of Islamic civilizations, from the Arab Near East and its highly individualized offshoots in North Africa, to the Iranian world that stretched from modern Iran through Afghanistan and Central Asia, to the Hindustani courts of India and Pakistan, to the Muslim communities of China. By Henry S. Kim. Address: 77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1 http://www.agakhanmuseum.org 33

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Spadina House is an upper-class historic home, built by businessman James Austin in 1866. An ideal place to visit in the summer, the six-acre grounds have Victorian and Edwardian gardens. From chestnut trees to forget-me-nots, it is an understated place to frolic. Inside, the furnished home had a major renovation in 2010, but still feels like you have entered a time machine. Spadina House provides a great sense of the different marks of Rhdouglas different generations, from the 1800s until today. By Courtney Sunday. Address: 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5 https://www.toronto.ca/explore- enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina- museum/ www.blackcreek.ca Black Creek Pioneer Village “This living-history village recreates the 1860s with more than 30 restored buildings and such craftsmen as tinsmiths, blacksmiths, millers, clock-makers, and weavers selling their wares. Visitors will also find demonstrations of spinning, hearth cooking, and quilting. The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker prove how modern life may feel busier than ever, but in many ways, we have it easy. Visiting Pioneer Village is a way to understand firsthand what life was like for an early Ontario pioneer.” By Courtney Sunday. 34 Address: 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON M3J 2P3 https://blackcreek.ca

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Gooderham Building: “This narrow downtown structure was the first example of a flatiron-style building in North America and is referred to locally as simply "the flatiron building." It was built in 1891 by the Gooderham family as offices for its distillery business. Today, the designated National Historic Site, located in Toronto's St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood and on the edge of the financial district, is home to some of the city's most prized (and expensive!) office space.” By Courtney Sunday. Address: 49 Wellington Street East Toronto, Barnabas Bozoki ON M5E 1C9. We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful city! - LSA Volunteers 35

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