LINKS

http://www.torontoeatoncentre.com/en/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.ydsquare.ca/

G20 Downtown Toronto

Even though the G20 happened all around downtown Toronto, it still affected stores and places in the Yonge and Dundas community.
The G-20 is the premier forum for discussing, planning and monitoring international economic cooperation. The theme of the Toronto summit was "Recovery and New Beginnings."The summit provided an opportunity for the leaders to discuss plans to ameliorate the impact of the ongoing world recession.The summit's priorities included evaluating the progress of financial reform, developing sustainable stimulus measures, debating global bank tax, and promoting open markets
People during the G20 were uncontrollable stores and businesses were destroyed. the aftermath will continue for some time. The newspapers are filled with follow up stories about everything that happened over the weekend, from the Black Bloc to innocent people being arrested. It is interesting to see how the focus of the reporting moves from the big picture to the individual human interest pieces.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Dundas Square, is known for its high profile and a list of endless things to do, try, and exprience. There are many attractions that you can visit in the area such as; Art galleries, Museums such as; The Royal Ontario Museum. The museum is among the world’s leading museums of natural history, and of world cultures. The museum is also only 6 kms away from Dundas Square.  There is also a vast amount of entertainment with things like; Cannon Theater, Elgin & Winter Garden and also Toronto Harborfront. Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public. Harborfront is only 5.5km away from Dundas Square. But the closest most convienent shopping center located on Young and Dundas would be Toronto's Eaton Center. Toronto Eaton Centre is a place like no other. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services.  Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you will find anywhere.

Introduction to Yonge and Dundas Square

Young and Dundas Square, has brought many people together throughout the years. Its a place where people can conect, its also a vocial point and place to meet up and make things happen. Its known for its excitement and gatherings.

Young and Dundas Square, is a Canadian commercial public square in Toronto and one of the main and busiest intersections in Toronto. They started building the square during a revitalization project. The square was created from the demolition of a block of commercial buildings. Then reopened as a public square in November 2002. A grand concert was yeld in the square to celebrate the opening, since then the square has been used for; Music concerts, Film screenings and other big public events.The square is opposite the Toronto Eaton Centre and just south of the Ryerson University campus, and is part of a historic revitalization effort by the city, residents and the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, an association of local businesses. This effort was spearheaded by Councillor Kyle Rae, Mr. Robert Sniderman of the Senator Restaurant and Mr. Arron Barberian of Barberian's Steak House. In late 2007, the Toronto Life Square entertainment complex opened across the street from the square.

Other projects in the immediate area include the redevelopment of the Eaton Centre, the construction of a new retail and cinema complex to the north, called Toronto Life Square (and formerly known as "Metropolis"), and the construction of 35 Dundas Street East to the south-east (on the corner of Victoria and Dundas), formerly the home of Olympic Spirit Toronto. On October 22, 2007, Rogers Media announced that it will buy this building as a new home for its Citytv and OMNI Television stations.

Other projects in the immediate area include the redevelopment of the Eaton Centre, the construction of a new retail and cinema complex to the north, called Toronto Life Square (and formerly known as "Metropolis"), and the construction of 35 Dundas Street East to the south-east (on the corner of Victoria and Dundas), formerly the home of Olympic Spirit Toronto. On October 22, 2007, Rogers Media announced that it will buy this building as a new home for its Citytv and OMNI Television stations.