Toronto A-Z

A

Lively area that draws students to its casual eateries, indie bookshops, bars and cafes. Leafy residential streets feature stately, victorian bay and gable homes.

B

C

The largest freestanding structure in the western hemisphere.

D

Boutiques, galleries, cafes and restaurants now take the place of this former industrial liquor production site.

E

The wealthy, department store owners for which major shopping mall named after.

F

Major East-West street said to be the southern boundary of the financial district. It was once where the lakeshore was before infill.

G

Large elevated freeway cutting across downtown.

H

By the 17th century the river was a crucial point for travel for French and British, making up the southern portion of the Toronto Passage.

I

Confederacy of nations along the Great Lakes who controlled the area from 1450 and 1660.

J

West end neighbourhood near the convergence of four railway lines in the area.

K

Bohemian market near Chinatown.

L

The "spit" of land onto the lake east of the islands, which makes up Tommy Thompson Park.

M

The "professional" ice hockey team who last won a Stanley Cup in 1967.

N

The massive waterfall across the lake which has generated electricity for the city for the last century.

O

The Great Lake on which the city sits.

P

The largest international airport serving the region.

Q

Major East-West street running from The Beaches to High Park.

R

NBA team based in the city since 1995 who won the championship in 2019.

S

Major North-South street featuring a streetcar right-of-way.

T

The old college once sat on this park to which it currently lends its name.

U

Central rail hub of the city with the convergence of national, regional and urban rail.

V

North-South street serving as the boundary between Old Toronto and Scarborough.

W

Downtown street featuring an LGBT-oriented enclave.

X

Luxurious hotel located on the historic Exhibition grounds.

Y

Original British name of the settlement before changing to Toronto in 1834.

Z

Adult entertainment nightclub opened in 1959 known for its flashy neon signs.