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Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre
Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre
189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
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Dating from 1913, these are the last surviving stacked theatres in the world. The Winter Garden with its unique décor is located seven storeys above the elegant, domed Elgin Theatre. Originally constructed for vaudeville and film presentations, these historic theatres host a variety of performances.
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Haunted hotspots in Toronto
There have been plenty of first-hand reports of paranormal activity at this grand Edwardian stacked theatre on Yonge Street. The most notable ghost in residence is the Lavender Lady, an elegant blonde who haunts the upstairs Winter Garden theatre. According to legend, the woman was stabbed to death in the theatre washroom and today makes her spectral presence known with her lavender-scented perfume.Samuel the trombone player is the resident ghost for the downstairs theatre; the musician died after falling into the Elgin’s orchestra pit in 1918 and staff still spot his likeness from time to time.
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Historic hotspots to discover during Doors Open Toronto
A true Toronto landmark, this grand Edwardian-style double-decker theatre is the last of its kind in the world. The architecturally unique multileveled theatre dates back to 1914 and is a can’t-miss stop on your Doors Open tour. Visitors can take a leisurely self-guided front-of-house tour and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about both the Winter Garden and Elgin theatres. Be sure to ask about the venue’s haunted past to hear tales of the legendary ghosts who have been spotted by former theatre staff and actors.
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