Yonge–Dundas Square
Yonge–Dundas Square, or Dundas Square is a public square at the southeast corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street East in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Designed by Brown and Storey Architects, the square was conceived in 1997 as part of revitalizing the intersection. Since its completion in 2002, the square has hosted many public events, performances and art displays, establishing itself as a prominent landmark in Toronto and one of the city's prime tourist attractions. Central to the Downtown Yonge entertainment and shopping district, the square is owned by the city and is the first public square in Canada to be maintained through a public–private partnership. The intersection is one of the busiest in Canada, with over 100,000 people crossing the city's first pedestrian scramble daily.
Yonge–Dundas Square | |
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| Public square | |
| YD Square, Dundas Square, Yonge–Dundas | |
Yonge–Dundas Square in 2022 | |
| Features | concert stage; splash water features |
| Design | Brown and Storey Architects |
| Construction | 1998–2002 |
| Opening date | 2002 |
| Amenities | live theatre box office, washrooms, underground parking, subway |
| Area | 0.40 hectares (1 acre) |
| Surface | Granite |
| Owner | City of Toronto |
| Manager | Yonge–Dundas Square Board of Management |
| Location | 1 Dundas Street East Toronto, Ontario M5B 2R8 |
Yonge–Dundas Square | |
| Coordinates: 43°39′22″N 79°22′49″W | |
| Website | www |
Surrounding the square are other major landmarks, including the Toronto Eaton Centre, Ed Mirvish Theatre, and the Citytv building. The square is accessible from the Toronto subway at Dundas station and is connected to Path, Toronto's underground pedestrian walkway. The square is continuously illuminated by large billboard screens and corporate logos, which has led to comparison of the square with Times Square in New York City and Piccadilly Circus in London.