Districts of Distinction
Toronto is comprised of dozens of neighbourhoods, including cultural-based areas, residential enclaves,
pockets preferred by young professionals, and ultra fashionable strips. These seven destinations are
a mere starting point for exploring this vast city. B y K a r e n S t e v e n S
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Financial District
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each day it’s estimated that more than 100,000 people journey to the Financial District to work in its
skyscrapers and office buildings. German-american architect Ludwig Mies van der rohe designed the
Toronto-Dominion Centre, a formidable steel-and-glass structure that is 56 storeys tall. equally as
impressive is the Royal Bank Plaza—the façade is comprised of glass panes inlaid with gold leaf. Look up
at the corner of King and Bay streets to take in the impressive 72 storeys of First Canadian Place,
the country’s tallest skyscraper.
first canadian place and royal bank plaza photos by ainsley boyd; canoe photo by cindy la.
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Bymark
66 Wellington St. W., 416-777-1144
Canoe
66 Wellington St. W., 54th Floor
416-364-0054
There are many options for enjoying dinner and drinks while negotiating the next big deal. In addition
to its modern Canadian cuisine, Canoe boasts a spectacular view of the city below and the island airport
from its 54th floor perch inside the toronto-Dominion Centre. Jump and Bymark are two mainstays of
the district: the former has a menu of modern north american dishes with Italian influences, while the
latter is a Mark Mcewan-owned property that serves classic and contemporary Canadian fare. The Chase
and The Chase Fish and Oyster are relatively new additions to the area, with a seafood-centric menu on
the main floor and swankier dining upstairs. For a more trendy take, book a table at Drake One Fifty,
which is accented with eclectic decor and art. Ki Modern Japanese + Bar is popular with Bay Streeters
for post-work drinks and always fresh sashimi, nigiri, and maki.
The Chase
The Chase Fish and Oyster
10 temperance St., 647-348-7000
Drake One Fifty
150 york St., 416-363-6150
First Canadian Place
100 King St. W., 416-862-8138
Jump
Commerce Court east,
18 Wellington St. W., 416-363-3400
Ki Modern Japanese + Bar
Brookfield Place,
181 Bay St., 416-308-5888
Royal Bank Plaza
200 Bay St., 416-865-8300
Toronto-Dominion Centre
66 Wellington St. W., 416-864-6448
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