Mel Lastman Square Rink

Beautiful market, it was very cold on the day that I chose to go. But it’s nice to go with a partner or family or even friends, many shops to look at. Please don’t hesitate to purchase from the shops as the vendors stand in the bitter cold, so please don’t shy away from purchasing from them, the ice rink was beautiful to watch, a must try for beginners. There was decent crowd and overall it was quite pleasant. I would say if you enjoy the little things in life, you must check this place out, it’s literally a minute walking distance from North York Center subway station.

A good Christmas Fair. Better than expected. There were food options from all over the world. There were well decorated areas for clicking pics and fireplaces to warm yourself up. It is a good place to spend a few hours at. Very near to North York or the Finch Subway Stations. There are a few performers like the Santa, Fairy, the Elvis Presley impersonator, etc.

The Square was once a wonderful place to visit. You would see young kids learning to bike ride. There are plenty of places to sit in the sun.
I met some truly wonderful people while sitting outside at Starbucks.

Unfortunately, with homeless shelters having been opened in the area, the square is now populated with dangerous and unstable people.

I know plenty of people who now avoid the square entirely. I’m one of them.

The backdrop of so many lovely celebrations over the last 23 years; from skating with high school friends, to new year's eve fireworks, to 4shanbeh soori fire festival right before norooz with the family, to farmers markets, to hanging with friends over a coffee, to night market food festivals. 10/10.