Downtown Toronto

Downtown Toronto is the main central business district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located entirely within the district of Old Toronto, it is approximately bounded by Bloor Street to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, the Don River to the east, and Bathurst Street to the west. It is also the governmental centre of the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario.

The area is made up of the city's largest concentration of skyscrapers and businesses and form its skyline, which has the third most skyscrapers in North America exceeding 200 metres (656 ft) in height, behind New York City and Chicago.

The Financial District, centred on the intersection of Bay Street and King Street is the centre of Canada's financial industry. It contains the , which is the largest in Canada and . The construction of skyscrapers in Downtown Toronto had started to rapidly increase during the 1960s.

The retail core of the downtown is the Downtown Yonge area located along Yonge Street from Queen Street to College Street. There is a large cluster of retail centres and shops in the area, including the Toronto Eaton Centre indoor mall. There are an estimated 600 retail stores, 150 bars and restaurants, and 7 hotels. In recent years the area has been experiencing a renaissance as the Business Improvement Area (BIA) has brought in new retail and improved the cleanliness. The area has also seen the opening of the Dundas Square public square, a public space for holding performances and art displays. The area includes several live theatres, a movie complex at Dundas Square and the historic Massey Hall. Historical sites and landmarks include the Arts & Letter Club, the Church of the Holy Trinity, Mackenzie House, Maple Leaf Gardens, Old City Hall, and the Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre.

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