Let St. Lawrence Market light up your life
A new nighttime program to light up facades in the downtown St. Lawrence Market area showcases some of Toronto's most important heritage buildings. The Flatiron Building, St. Lawrence Hall, the market itself and nearby buildings on the south side of Front Street will be lit up year-round as part of the initiative, which is intended to support tourism in the neighbourhood.
"These are some of the most photographed buildings in Toronto." said Councillor Pam McConnell, noting the lights will also make the area more appealing for city residents. Lifting the gloom that can pervade a city during the darkest months of the year is another goal.
"Lighting, especially in winter cities like Toronto, is a way to animate streets and bring life to the public realm," the city said in a news release. The switch was flipped on November 6 as part of events marking the 205th anniversary of the market and the city's 175th birthday.
from the Travel Section of the Hamilton Spectator, Saturday, November 14, 2009
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