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exploring taste – Spring/Summer 2016 places – The theater of Toronto

toronto against the norm, and has somehow managed to resist homogenization.
TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL Apparently escaping the effects of a rampant global economic recession, the
most populous urban center in Canada seems to change on a daily basis,
with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants sprouting frantically on every street
Words Justine dorion corner. Neighbourhoods are evolving rapidly, each maintaining a distinct
character and retelling how diverse the city’s population is. The art scene is
buzzing, too, and many Canadians tacitly agree this once sleepy town has
We often associate Canada with wildlife, large empty expanses and natural become their cultural capital. Across the border, Toronto is well known for
beauty; its fast growing cities, however, are slowly reshaping the reputation its fine dining, independent boutiques and attractive museums.
of the world’s second vastest country. Toronto, the largest Canadian city, is On the global scene however, few events attract so much attention as the
itself evolving at an incredible rate. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), key event of the fall film season
The 6 million souls strong metropolis is vibrant though relaxed, polite but and most certainly one which has definitely put Toronto on the world map.

photography Hector Retamal
THE THEATER

OF TORONTO

Often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Canada is unspoilt nature, sweeping

views, wildlife. In reality, Canadian cities are growing at such a rate that the reputation of the world’s
second nation is changing fast. Toronto is evolving in surprising and exciting ways.

photography by courtesy of TIFF

Summary
Toronto Film Festival
Visitors at the 40th edition of the
The Canadian Life of Italian Wines Toronto Film Festival, one of the worlds
People & Places most celebrated film events.

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