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Princess of Wales Theatre

300 King St W · Toronto, ON

Why you should go…

Opened in 1993 and purpose-built to accommodate massive touring sets, the Princess of Wales Theatre is one of the anchor venues of Toronto's Mirvish theatre empire. Its lobby features a large mural by American artist Frank Stella. Big-budget musicals and long-running hits typically rotate through on tour from Broadway and the West End.

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Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Princess of Wales Theatre, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Iconic

    CN Tower

    $25–$50

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    Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    $25–$50

    Glide along a moving walkway through a 96-metre underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays.

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  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Steam Whistle Brewing

    Under $25

    Tour a working brewery inside a restored 1929 railway roundhouse steps from the CN Tower.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Date Night

    Canoe

    $50+

    Contemporary Canadian fine dining on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, with skyline views to match.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Art Gallery of Ontario

    $25–$50

    One of North America's biggest art museums, with the world's largest public Group of Seven collection.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    4th Line Theatre

    $50+

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