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The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre vs Gardiner Museum

Both are recommended by writers. On balance, The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre ranks marginally higher than Gardiner Museum. The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre comes in at #6 in Toronto with accolades from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Time Out.

The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre
The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre
8 / 10
189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1M4, Canada
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Time Out Time Out
"Billed as the last operating double-decker theatre in the world, this complex is also famous for its beauty." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This splendid structure, which was designated a national historic site in 1982, houses one of the few remaining double-decker theatres in the world." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Winter Garden is especially unique, featuring a decorative ceiling hung with dried leaves, a touch that transforms the room into a magical land." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Offer everything from Broadway musicals and dramas to concerts and opera performances... with the Toronto International Film Festival." Full review
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Gardiner Museum
Gardiner Museum
8 / 10
111 Queen's Park, At Bloor St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C7, Canada
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Gardiner showcases a collection of more than 3,000 pieces, ranging from ancient Mayan figurines to 17th-century English Delftware and dynamic contemporary pieces." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The first specialist museum of ceramic art in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum, the project of collectors George and Helen Gardiner, features pottery and porcelain from a variety of countries and cultures." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Dedicated solely to the ceramic arts, the space was first opened to house the private collection of George and Helen Gardiner. Later turned into an award -winning building by KPMB Architects." Full review
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The topics of the tours vary, though, so check with the front desk upon arrival to make sure the day's theme is of interest.
New York Times New York Times
"The fabulous Gardiner Museum, one of North America’s only museums dedicated to ceramics, is featuring “Sharif Bey: Colonial Ruptures,” with African-inspired icons by the Syracuse-based artist (through Aug"
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