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Lively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.
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Amazing experience here at Nathan Phillips Square.
A vibrant place in daytime and night time, a bit crowded in the area as it was a holiday during our visit but overall it's fun!
A vibrant place in daytime and night time, a bit crowded in the area as it was a holiday during our visit but overall it's fun!
Great place to people watch or relax. Depending on the weather you have ice skating or water in front of the Toronto sign. Unfortunately, if you’re trying to get a selfie or a good picture in front of the sign, good luck. You’ll always have people photo bombing your pictures. Take a decent selfie with as little heads as possible and move on to the next location
Nice place to visit in Toronto. I really liked the place. The nearby public bathroom was super clean. Since Canada has legalized cannabis, you would smell the pungent smell of cannabis everywhere. This is the downside of this place. We parked our car in the parking lot under this place.
Nathan Phillips Square is, to me, an emblem of Toronto. This beautifully designed square provides a glimpse of the blend of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings. It's definitely a must-visit when strolling through Toronto. For those who want to fully immerse themselves in this atmosphere, I suggest starting at Queen's Park, walking along University Avenue, and then turning onto Nathan Phillips Square. Here you will also find the famous Toronto sign.
During winter, the fountain area is converted into an public ice rink and is free if you bring your own skates. You also have the option to rent skates for a fee. It gets a bit busy during the weekend but the space is enough for everyone to enjoy the ice. The surface gets a bit rough with all the skaters but it's still a fun winter activity for the whole family. The area is quiet picturesque and you can take some nice picture specially at night when the Toronto sign is lit up in the dark.
It has a much better atmosphere at night than during the day. However, there are too many people so it is difficult to relax. There is a skating rink and it is full of people, so be careful. There is an old city hall there, so the bell rings on the hour. It's beautiful to hear that sound.
Very nice. There is a lot going on, especially in the evenings. In winter there is an ice rink, which is free - only rent skates for a fee. It is nice to sit by the pool in the evening and enjoy the view of the square. It can be quite crowded on holidays and vacations. The main attraction are the letters TORONTO, which also light up at night. Wonderful place to take a photo.
