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Danforth | Old Toronto | Ontario

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Region:

Old Toronto

Known For:

Greektown on the Danforth | Taste of the Danforth | Danforth Music Hall | Greek restaurants | Bakeries & patios | Walkable strip

Best For:

Food Crawls | Night Out | Live Music | Street Festivals

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Taste of the Danforth

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One of the largest food festivals in Ontario, Taste of the Danforth, is worth the trip! Highlighting Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, you will enjoy the festival if you’re a foodie! Photos: Mad Jurado, Patrick B from Toronto, the taste of the danforth Uploaded by Skeezix1000, CC BY 2.0

Monarch Park

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Whether you are taking a normal stroll or want to skate, Monarch Park is equipped with amenities for patrons to enjoy! Monarch Park has a pool, skating rink, and an off-leash dog park! Photo: Google Maps, Tricia P  

The Danforth Music Hall

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The Danforth Music Hall hosts concerts and events every week! Depending on the artist or event, tickets can be as low as $30. So, if you are in town and you want to discover a new band or artist to listen to, purchase a ticket! Photo: https://thedanforth.com/

Mezes

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A local favourite, Mezes is a 2-story Greek restaurant that serves sharing dishes for your family and friends! Based on the owner’s traditional family recipes and passion, many people come here to have their taste of Greek food. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/MezesRestaurant/

The Alexander the Great Fountain

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Because of the huge presence of the Greek community in Danforth, the Alexander the Great Statue represents how the community fought for their inclusion within Canada! Photo: Jonathan Blizzard

Danforth Baptist Church

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For those architecture lovers, Danforth Baptist Church (formerly known as Chester Baptist Church) is reminiscent of buildings in the 1910s. John Wilson Siddall was the architect, and this was one of his last works. Photo: Eszter C

Family Mural

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Roland Campbell, a local artist, captured the heart of Greektown when he created a mural utilizing Greek mythology, history, and colours. The mural is an amazing site to see when you are in town! Photo by: https://greektowntoronto.com/%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%bf%ce%b3%ce%ad%ce%bd%ce%b5%ce%b9%ce%b1-family-mural/

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