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Black Creek Pioneer Village vs Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre and Black Creek Pioneer Village are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Harbourfront Centre scores marginally higher than Black Creek Pioneer Village. Harbourfront Centre scores 83 with accolades from 6 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. Toronto, Ontario M3J 2P3, Canada
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Lonely Planet
"Black Creek Pioneer Village re-creates rural life in 19th-century Ontario."
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Time Out
"This quaint re-creation of 19th-century village life could easily have become 'Ye Olde Disneyesque Embarrassment', but it's actually an interesting place to spend an afternoon."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Set among abundant greenery and dirt roads flanked by wooden sidewalks and split-rail fences, the ensemble exudes a bygone-era charm."
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Highlights include the tinsmith shop; the Stong farm; the Half Way House... and the printing office.
Afar Magazine
"Great for kids, families, and history buffs, this authentically restored village of some 40 houses, workshops, stores, and farmland is an exciting step back into 19th-century Ontario."
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Frommer's
"In this quaint reconstruction of a Victorian-era village, costumed interpreters cheerily answer questions about life in the 19th century."
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Harbourfront Centre
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Time Out
Michelin Guide
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235 Queens Quay West, at Lower Simcoe St., Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8, Canada
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Fodor's
"Stretching from just west of York Street to Spadina Avenue, this culture-and-recreation center is a match for San Francisco's Pier 39 and Baltimore's Inner Harbor."
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Concierge
"Once the site of railroad yards, docks, and warehouses, this waterfront area was reclaimed by the government in the '70s and turned into the Harbourfront Centre."
Frommer's
"This cultural center encompasses a 38-hectare (94-acre) strip of waterfront land, once-abandoned warehouses, charming piers, and an old smokestack."
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Time Out
"An annual event from January through May, New World Stage hosts a choice selection of theatre and dance companies from around the world."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A focal point of the city's cultural life, especially in summer, Harbourfront is also the scene of year-round recreational, educational and commercial activities."
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Ice-skating is a popular winter pastime.
