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Nathan Phillips Square

100 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N1, Canada
Ranked #98 of 227 attractions in Toronto
3.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Toronto
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

great for people watching, such an eclectic group with fun street food vendors. I love the art show the weekend after Canada day. More

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Markham, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great for skating. Need hot drinks abound. More lighting, please. What about winter articles for sale? More

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Toronto, Canada
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

A nice place to sit and enjoy people watching. There are some good festivals held here, including the City Hall Art Show in July. More

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bezeq
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Not much to see early April, but if you like to go caster boarding, it's nice and spacious with not-too-challenging grooves on the ground. Come summer, the place will be filled with concerts and food fests galore. Winter-wise, the skate rentals has been renovated significantly. Same old pink-slime street meat. Sadly, I don't see the briyani "A La Cart" any... More

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Mississauga
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

I found the "square" to be a little tired and in need of a facelift. There is something magical about the ice rink and the lights during the winter holidays. More

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Toronto, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

I like the events that take place at NPS, wish there were more of them More

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Toronto
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

The homeless takes over the square when the weather warms up. More

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Toronto, Canada
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Built in the 60's and resembling two hands cupping. Huge wasted space is nothing like a European type public square as it has no soul whatsoever. There is a popular outdoor rink in the winter months where you can ice skate. Huge New Years celebration packs the place. More

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See 25 more reviews by Robster071 for Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

BEST spot ever when there's skating in the winter! Cutest thing. I go all the time. More

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Mississauga, Canada
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Love the acoustics to hear bands play live here! Have been coming here for events for years and always impressed! More

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