Yonge-Dundas Square
Yonge-Dundas Square
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Points of Interest & LandmarksTheatres
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Old Toronto
How to get there
  • Dundas • 1 min walk
  • Queen • 6 min walk
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  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yonge-Dundas Square in Downtown Toronto
    Yonge-Dundas Square in Downtown Toronto is a large, busy area of the city. We arrived at a good time. It was busy, with shops open, lots of traffic and a great show called Africa Fashion Week! A spectacular show! This square is beautiful, lovely to walk around and great for photos.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written October 7, 2023
  • Mike from Rival Town
    Niagara Falls, Canada911 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great shops and food!
    Lots of great shops and restaurants! I always have a great talking walking around this area with my fiance and/or with friends. A lot of cool events happen here too as well as claimed great street performers
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written December 25, 2023
  • Stewarts Vacation
    1,543 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A popular hub
    This neon lit, public space, akin to New York Times Square, was teeming with people! It's at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas Streets. Avoid the area if you do not like crowds! However, we enjoyed strolling through the area and experiencing the vibe. The space has been designed for hosting public events like community festivals, product launches, concerts and international celebrations.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written December 29, 2023
  • Stefan Overton
    Colchester, United Kingdom231 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Times Square of Toronto
    As many have mentioned, this is a smaller version of New York’s Times Square. Definitely worth a visit if this is your first time here and to take pictures and videos. A few homeless people around and also people people on loud speakers preaching which ruins the atmosphere a bit but there’s lots of stores here , cinema and Eaton Centre Shopping Mall.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 9, 2024
  • Alex C
    Canberra, Australia43 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stop by if you're in the area
    As many have said, a little version of times square. A lot of shops and restaurants around, but I wish I'd spent more time at other attractions, e.g. Royal Ontario Museum. Go if you have time but perhaps not a must see.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written May 4, 2024
  • Xamot Tomax
    Fort Wayne, Indiana7,226 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Comes to life at night
    This is a large, outdoor square where many locals/tourists gather. Here you can find many street performers and artists. It’s also located near many attractions (dining, shopping etc). You could even take a seat and people watch the whole time.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2024
  • Travel Blog Anna Blunschi
    432 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    little time square
    The Yonge-Dundas Square or just Dundas Square is a public square at the southest corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street East in Downtown. When I stood on this square, I was really overwhelmed by the huge advertising posters on the skyscrapers. I was there in the evening, but everything was very bright because of the neon signs. The place is not very beautiful, but what it is, it is totally alive. There is always something going on there.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 21, 2024
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TOR1111
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
homeless, druggies, religious fanatics all occupy Yonge and Dundas. The "square" is pathetic. Just a bunch of metal chairs and sometimes some unknown artists perform. Cigarette smoke everywhere and now pot too. Bums everywhere. It's embarassing. I don't invite my family to visit it's so embarassing.
Written January 9, 2020
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Nadine K
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
I'm so sad that Toronto's big touristic attraction is probably the worst place to go to. I literally panic every time I have to pass this area because of the overall scene. Way too many unfortunate homeless people, junkies, drugs, criminality, fights, LOUD, messy, dirty, stinks of weed, just not a pleasant environment at all. The city needs to do something about this, I literally avoid going out because I don't feel safe anymore. What's happening to TO?
Written August 4, 2022
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Christian V
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Can't wait to leave downtown Toronto. Thankfully our day at Niagara kept us out for most of our second day and we leave tomorrow. It is clearly modelling itself on 1980's Times Square with street folk , some with clear acute mental health issues roaming freely. It smells like an open toilet and is filthy.
I will return to Canada but never here.
First time I have felt wary in a big city.
It's also near 2 hour drive from Niagara.
Thankfully we visited Niagara on the Lake which was stunning. Wish we could have stayed there.
Written September 9, 2023
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Tyson C
San Juan Capistrano, CA575 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Super cool place at the center of the city. Its very showy but a little like NY with some street trash, and I mean the people. Just watch you kids if you have any, and don't give anyone money. But its a cool busy center to see and I would recommend it.
Written January 19, 2020
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KangKang
Tainan, Taiwan17,571 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Dundas Square, located in the heart of Toronto, is small, but it is surrounded by giant electronic screens displayed in various shopping malls, and the bustling crowds make the place full of energy, just like Times Square in New York. The square is equipped with a stage, and there are often various types of performances and small markets. Crowds of people gather, and the excitement becomes more and more lively as the night goes on. You can get there by taking the subway to Dundas Station, and the transportation is very convenient.
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Written November 2, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Yonge-Dundas Square in Downtown Toronto is a large, busy area of the city. We arrived at a good time. It was busy, with shops open, lots of traffic and a great show called Africa Fashion Week! A spectacular show! This square is beautiful, lovely to walk around and great for photos.
Written October 7, 2023
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Xamot Tomax
Fort Wayne, IN7,226 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
This is a large, outdoor square where many locals/tourists gather. Here you can find many street performers and artists. It’s also located near many attractions (dining, shopping etc). You could even take a seat and people watch the whole time.
Written June 18, 2024
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Mike from Rival Town
Niagara Falls, Canada911 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Lots of great shops and restaurants! I always have a great talking walking around this area with my fiance and/or with friends. A lot of cool events happen here too as well as claimed great street performers
Written December 25, 2023
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doctorfoxtrot
Taguig City, Philippines13,116 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
It is like a compromised version of Times Square in New York , but with the same chaos and disorganised scenery. Billboards , digital screens , restaurants , theatres and movie houses. Look for access to underground PATH . It is on a winter storm when we visited , and weather was quite harsh .
Written February 29, 2020
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,800 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We went here to kill some time before a walking tour started and it proved to be a relaxing place to wait. The homeless are there early in the morning and then move elsewhere for the tourists to come in. All of the activity is fun to watch. Is it Times Square? Not quite but it was nice.
Written September 26, 2023
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