Yonge and Dundas, one floor up
You’ll find it at the loudest intersection in Toronto. The address is 10 Dundas St E, also listed as 319 Yonge St. That puts it inside the big commercial block on the northeast side of Yonge and Dundas, facing the public square with the giant video screens.
Pocket Planet Canada is listed as a tourist attraction, and it is consistently well rated, with over 4,000 reviews. The name suggests a world shrunk down to small scale. Check the official site for what is currently on show before you go, because exhibits at attractions like this one change.
It is well known, not a secret. Expect other visitors, and plan your timing around them.
Getting to 10 Dundas East
The subway is the easiest way in.
- Subway: Dundas Station on Line 1 (Yonge–University) comes up right at the intersection. Follow the signs for Dundas Street East.
- Streetcar: the 505 Dundas route stops at Yonge Street.
- On foot: it is about five minutes north of Queen Station, and you can walk the whole way through the CF Toronto Eaton Centre if it’s raining or snowing.
- Driving: downtown parking is expensive and tight. Take transit if you can.
Beating the Saturday afternoon crush
Get the clock right and the visit goes far better. At the moment it opens at 10am every day. It closes at 6pm Sunday to Wednesday and at 9pm Thursday to Saturday.
- Weekdays: it’s usually quietest from 10am to 12pm, so arriving at opening is the safest bet.
- Weekday evenings: 6pm to 7pm is also calm, but only on Thursday and Friday. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the doors close at 6pm.
- Weekends: try not to arrive between 12pm and 6pm. That’s the busiest window, when the square outside also fills up.
- Weekend evenings: 6pm to 9pm is usually quiet, but only on Saturday. Sunday closing is 6pm.
Payment works the usual Canadian way. Card and tap are accepted almost everywhere, and you don’t tip at ticketed attractions. Check the official site to see whether you need to book a time slot, and for current ticket prices. Holiday hours can differ from the weekly schedule, so check those too.
Around the block afterwards
Everything nearby is within a ten-minute walk.
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre: directly across Dundas, with food courts and a glass-roofed galleria that runs south to Queen Street.
- Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre: just down Yonge Street. It is one of the last stacked double-decker theatres still working.
- Massey Hall: east on Shuter Street, Toronto’s historic concert hall.
- Old City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square: west along Queen Street. The square has the Toronto sign and a skating rink in winter.
Late opening on Thursday to Saturday makes for an easy evening. Go to Pocket Planet Canada after 6pm, then come back out to the screens at Yonge and Dundas lit up after dark.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pocket Planet Canada?
It's at 10 Dundas St E (also listed as 319 Yonge St), Toronto, ON M5B 2G9, on the northeast corner of Yonge and Dundas, opposite the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
How do I get there by transit?
Take Line 1 (Yonge–University) to Dundas Station, which comes up at the intersection. The 505 Dundas streetcar also stops at Yonge, and Queen Station is about a five-minute walk south.
When is the quietest time to visit?
On weekdays it's usually calmest from 10am to 12pm, and from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday and Friday. On weekends, 6pm to 9pm is quietest, but only on Saturday, because Sunday closing is 6pm. Avoid weekends between 12pm and 6pm.
Is it open in the evening?
At the moment it stays open until 9pm Thursday to Saturday and closes at 6pm Sunday to Wednesday. Check the official site for holiday changes.
What else is nearby?
The CF Toronto Eaton Centre is across the street. The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre and Massey Hall are a few minutes' walk away, and Old City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square are along Queen Street West.
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