Harbourfront Centre

Name: Harbourfront Centre
Address: 235 Queens Quay W at Lower Simcoe St., Toronto, Toronto, CA
Telephone: +1 416-973-4000

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Harbourfront Centre is a cultural and leisure centre on Toronto’s waterfront, in the Harbourfront district, at 235 Queens Quay West.

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Why go

The 10-acre waterfront site encompasses York Quay and John Quay, south of Queens Quay West.
The Shaw Festival began a three-year residency here in 2025.
A much smaller version of the Ontario Science Centre moved to the site in 2025.

Opening hours

Today12:00 – 18:00Show all

MondayClosed

Tuesday12:00 – 18:00

Wednesday12:00 – 18:00

Thursday12:00 – 18:00

Friday12:00 – 18:00

Saturday12:00 – 18:00

Sunday12:00 – 18:00

Tickets and box office

Call +1 416-973-4000 for ticket enquiries.

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The top portion of the CN Tower was kept here before installation, and schoolchildren signed it.
Harbourfront Centre - Wikipedia
2,000 people
The site has seating capacity for 2,000 people.
Harbourfront Centre - Wikipedia

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History

Past events included a Cirque du Soleil performance, Canada’s first WOMAD festival and Planet IndigenUS, a multi-day celebration of contemporary Indigenous civilizations.

1972The federal waterfront-park project began under Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
1984–90Harbourfront operated as a Crown corporation.
1991Following restructuring, its cultural and leisure programs moved to nonprofit Harbourfront 90.
2001A festival honoured 14 global cultural leaders, each receiving an award and giving a talk.
2024Harbourfront Centre hosted the Festival international des auteurs until this year.

How to get there

TramGet off at the Lower Simcoe St streetcar stop.

Sources: Harbourfront Centre - Wikipedia · Toronto/Harbourfront - Wikivoyage (see) · Harbourfront Centre - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

235 Queens Quay W at Lower Simcoe St., Toronto

Website: harbourfrontcentre.com/
Phone: +1 416-973-4000

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Questions and answers

What are Harbourfront Centre’s opening hours?

Monday 09:00–18:00; Tuesday through Sunday 12:00–18:00.

Which streetcar stop serves Harbourfront Centre?

Lower Simcoe St.

Are there events for families at Harbourfront Centre?

The centre hosts summer events and performances for the whole family.

How can I contact Harbourfront Centre?

Call +1 416-973-4000.

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