Nathan Phillips Square

By the old and new city hall , this is where many outdoor events take place in Toronto - new year's eve celebrations, rallies, TV competitions, marathons end and start etc. Located by the Eaton Center

Skating in the winter is fun, but it's so busy that the ice is pretty choppy. In the summer it's a great meeting place, one of my favourite memories is seeing all of the chalk tributes to Jack Layton.

Lots going on here in the winter. If you love to skate , you can rent them and it is fun at any age! They serve hot chocolate and some fast foods , but a bit pricey . Bring a thermos!

Come here at night...the Toronto sign lights up and change colors every couple minutes!

The heart of Toronto. The place wherr things happen, everyone who visits Toronto must come here and take pictures.

Great view of the square from elevated walkway around New City Hall . Also five minute walk from great shopping at the Eaton Centre.

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Go to any corner of this square, and you'll find a great photo op. Try shooting from low on the ground to capture the epic curve of the Toronto City Hall 's buildings.

Fun educational trip for the family. A few nice picnic spots and some cool history from the on site museum .

Beautiful place, the Toronto sign looks amazing lit up at night. Popular ice rink as well .

Wonderfull place to go for any type of events !!! #zombiesWalk #2014

Nathan Philips' pursued an aggressive agenda of demolishing heritage structures throughout the city , to 'modernize.' Large blocks of downtown, landmark buildings, and neighbourhoods were destroyed.

Thr free outdoor concerts and firework shows are super fun!!

Good to chill out and photo opportunity as proof you were in Toronto.

Everybody in Toronto should go to this place. Lots of festivals an other events during the summer months .

People skating , crowded place, live space, ... Literally awesome!

This place is always a great place to be. Fountains in the summer, ice skating in the winter!

Skating in the Winter. Sometimes a farmers market , sometimes art shows, with festivals in the Summer.

Very nice view and it's good for family outings !

If it's a hot day, bring lots of water, sunscreen , hats and sunglasses, etc. There is shade under the walkways, but the main area gets screaming hot in the sunshine.

City hall is here -- and the famous Toronto sign . In the winter this has an ice rink .

Tasty Thursday ... Street Food Vans every thursday of August only! (12-2pm)

Farmers market on Wednesdays in summer and fall. The pecan tarts from Andrew's Scenic Acres are the best.

Go for festivals and events in the summer and ice skating in the winter!

Great place to have concerts especially Cuban. Lively and entertaining.

Great place! There was a concert at the plaza and people were having fun!

Nice place to take some memorable photos

Great place to sit and stare and be engulfed by the serene yet hustle and bustle of the city . Sit, think, reflect and grow.

If you see the Toronto sign without anyone climbing on it, rush to take any pictures you like - it's not staying empty for long.

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Good to visit in the summer for various activities and in the winter for the Cavalcade of Lights . Always enough space for everyone.

Gets crazy busy - but there's always something going on!

Incredible at night- the lighting is amazing!

Great photo opportunities

There's a weekly farmers' market run by OFFMA 9am-2pm one Wednesdays May-Oct http://ontariofarmfresh.com/

Good place for all seasons.

There's always something interesting on display here during Nuit Blanche.

Always some sort of event going on here!

Nathan Phillips was first elected to Toronto City Council in 1926. He served as mayor from 1955 until he lost to 1962. He served 36 years on city council. He was dubbed "mayor of all the people".

Toronto. ????

We love Saturdays too! Especially on Saturdays when City Chase invades the square!

really fun to run around - might even bump into an angry politician

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Iconic. A Toronto must.

Awesome place to skate .

Lovely view in the night

In 2005, a proposal to sell the naming rights to Nathan Phillips Square unleashed a storm of opposition from many Torontonians, including Nathan Phillips' grandchildren. The proposal was withdrawn.

I like this square!!!

Iriefest is really nice with good music and food

Zambonis keep the ice fresh for skating . Go while the ice is hot!