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Nathan Phillips Square is Toronto City Hall’s public forecourt at Queen Street West and Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario.

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Waarom gaan

Nog niet vertaald — in de oorspronkelijke taal.

  • Canada’s largest city square, covering 4.85 hectares.

Openingstijden

Vandaag00:00 – 23:59Alles tonen
maandag00:00 – 23:59
dinsdag00:00 – 23:59
woensdag00:00 – 23:59
donderdag00:00 – 23:59
vrijdag00:00 – 23:59
zaterdag00:00 – 23:59
zondag00:00 – 23:59

Niet missen

  • Freedom ArchesThe three arches honor people who fought for freedom. A piece of the Berlin Wall sits at the central arch’s southern base.Across the reflecting pool1989
  • Peace GardenThe garden commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and promotes world peace. It covers 600 square metres and includes Henry Moore’s The Archer.Middle west side of the square, beyond the elevated walkway1969
  • Spirit Garden monumentThe monument names 18 residential schools in Ontario.Spirit Garden
  • SundialDesigned by G.R. Johnson.The square1969

Fotoplekken

  • Toronto SignA large illuminated 3-D sign installed for the Games and later made permanent.Beside the reflecting pool2015 Op de kaart
  • Spirit Garden turtle sculptureCreated by Anishinaabe artist Solomon King.Spirit Garden Op de kaart

Wetenswaardigheden3

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  1. The Peace Garden’s pavilion is a stone cube with openings on each face and one incomplete corner.

    Nathan Phillips Square - Wikipedia
  2. An eternal flame in the garden’s water appears to support the pavilion, symbolizing hope and renewal.

    Nathan Phillips Square - Wikipedia
  3. Nathan Phillips Square has appeared in films including Resident Evil: Apocalypse and The Sentinel.

    Nathan Phillips Square - Wikipedia

Shorts

Geschiedenis

Before construction, this site was part of The Ward, an immigrant reception district during the first half of the 20th century.

  1. 1964The rink opened on 29 November, before the square’s other features were completed.
  2. 1965Nathan Phillips Square opened. It was named for Nathan Phillips, Toronto’s mayor from 1955 to 1962.
  3. 1969The Peace Garden opened, and Nathan Phillips presented its sundial to Toronto residents.
  4. October 1984Queen Elizabeth II formally dedicated the Peace Garden monument.
  5. 2010The first revitalization phase opened as the Podium Green Roof Garden.
Alles tonen
  1. 2015The Toronto Sign was installed for the Games and later made permanent. The square also hosted Panamania and the Parapan American Games closing ceremony.
  2. 2017The square hosted wheelchair tennis during the Invictus Games.
  3. 2019Two million people gathered for the Raptors victory parade, which ended at the square.

Hoe kom je er

  • TreinQueen Station on subway line 1 is one block east of the square.
  • ParkerenA public underground garage lies beneath the square.

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Waar
100 Queen St W, Toronto

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Vragen en antwoorden

When is Nathan Phillips Square open?

Nathan Phillips Square is open 24 hours every day.

Where can I get food or rent skates at Nathan Phillips Square?

The pavilion west of the reflecting pool serves food and rents skates in winter.

Is there a farmers’ market at Nathan Phillips Square?

Yes. A weekly farmers’ market takes place at the square.

What events take place at Nathan Phillips Square?

The square hosts concerts, art exhibitions, rallies and ceremonies, including Cavalcade of Lights.

What sport was played at Nathan Phillips Square during the 2017 Invictus Games?

Wheelchair tennis was held at the square.

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