Toronto Theatre District

It is the third largest English-speaking theatre district in the world, after West End in London and Broadway in New York City.

Toronto's theatre scene is predominantly clustered in a central area, but expands as far north as Bloor Street, south to the harbour front, and as far east as the Don River.

They include: Also found just east of the central theatre district, on Toronto's harbour front, is the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.

Farther east, in the historic Distillery District, are Soulpepper Theatre Company and Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

Sports and entertainment venues in the area closely surrounding the district include the harbourfront to the south, the St. Lawrence Market, the Rogers Centre (Toronto Skydome) and the CN Tower.

Mirvish announced plans to demolish the Princess of Wales Theatre to construct a highrise mixed-use complex, designed by architect Frank Gehry.

Toronto's population grew rapidly during the boom years after World War II, and retained a bustling downtown core at the same time.