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Harbourfront Centre vs Art Gallery of Ontario

Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario scores significantly higher than Harbourfront Centre. The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Time Out.

Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre
8 / 10
235 Queens Quay West, at Lower Simcoe St., Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8, Canada
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 Frommer's
"This cultural center encompasses a 38-hectare (94-acre) strip of waterfront land, once-abandoned warehouses, charming piers, and an old smokestack." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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Ice-skating is a popular winter pastime.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario
9 / 10
317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The AGO is hard to miss: the monumental glass and titanium facade designed by Toronto native son Frank Gehry hovering over the main building is a stunning beauty." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the largest art museums in North America, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) showcases more than 80,000 works dating from A.D. 100 to present day." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Henry Moore sculpture gallery, the fine European collection, the Group of Seven or other stand-outs from the permanent collection." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Aside from their 80,000 pieces of artwork, AGO also houses a theater, high-end restaurant, café, and enough architectural wonder to keep you occupied for hours." Full review
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One of our favorite AGO activities is First Thursdays
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Frank Gehry updated art museum houses over 80,000 works spanning the first century to present day." Full review
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