Touring Toronto's Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres

Tonight we are heading back to Downtown Toronto for a tour of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres.  These theatres are the last remaining Edwardian stacked theatres in the world.  The theatres were built in 1913.  Both theatres were home to different acts.  In 1928, the Winter Garden Theatre closed, leaving many artifacts inside.  Many years later, these items were discovered and the theatre was restored.  They give tours on Thursday nights.  You do not need to register beforehand; you simply pay at the door.

Heading to Toronto 

Princess of Wales Theatre

Toronto Taxi

Inside Elgin Theatre

Beginning the tour

Old elevators

The Elgin Theatre

Old telephones

A model of the restoration featuring Queen Elizabeth II

Vintage posters from the theatre

Scenery found in the Winter Garden Theatre

Elevator

The beautiful Winter Garden Theatre

Original water fountains

Backstage

Old equipment

 An untouched closet from the 20s

Yonge-Dundas Square

Jack Astor's for dinner again

Touring Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres was such a neat experience! The theatres are absolutely beautiful, and our tour guide was very knowledgable.  I highly recommend taking the tour when in Toronto.