Commercial success can inspire kindness and generosity. It can also breed jealousy and disdain. Sir Joseph Flavelle reached the pinnacle of achievement as a…
Commercial success can inspire kindness and generosity. It can also breed jealousy and disdain. Sir Joseph Flavelle reached the pinnacle of achievement as a…
The history of what was once Toronto s most luxurious restaurant
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The Arcadian Court in the Bay Store at Queen and Yonge still exists, but it s no longer generally open to the general public.
Instead of being “the place where Toronto does lunch,” it s now a private event space highly sought after for wedding receptions, gala dinners and corporate functions. This is a pity, as the venue has been a part of the Toronto scene for over eight decades.
I remember when it was a favourite place to enjoy a quiet lunch amid the hustle and bustle of the city s downtown. For many years, I visited it the week prior to Christmas to take part in its special yuletide buffet.
The amazing history of the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto
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When visiting Yorkdale Shopping Centre today, I find it difficult to realize that it is the same plaza that I experienced when it opened in 1964.
It has been greatly expanded during the past five decades, and though the original sections of the mall survive, they are almost unrecognizable.
The story of Yorkdale is a vital part of the history of retailing in the Toronto area. It was Canada s first indoor mall, an improvement for shoppers that particularly suited the Canadian climate. It allowed people to park, walk inside an enclosed structure, and access shops from its interior.