The Downtown Core of Toronto is the city's central business and entertainment district, characterized by skyscrapers, shopping, dining, and culture, with a thriving nightlife and numerous cultural attractions like the Art Gallery of Ontario and St. Lawrence Market. It's the economic heart of Toronto and a major transit hub, connected by major streets like Yonge and Bay and the underground PATH network. The future growth and liveability of the downtown area are being managed through the long-term TOcore plan, which emphasizes mixed-use, transit-supportive development.
The Downtown Core is the vibrant central business district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, serving as the city's primary economic, financial, cultural, and entertainment hub. Bounded by Spadina Avenue to the west, Jarvis Street to the east, Bloor Street to the north, and the Gardiner Expressway to the south (as defined by Destination Toronto; official City planning uses broader boundaries including up to Bathurst Street west and the Don River east), it spans approximately 8.5 square kilometres and is characterized by a dense concentration of high-rise office towers, residential condominiums, retail spaces, and public amenities.
