Yonge street is located in Toronto, Ontario that is full of headquarters of corporations, shops, restaurants and clothing stores. Besides the entertainment this street has, it is 1896 km (1178 miles) in length starting from the Lake Shore in Toronto to Rainy River at the Ontario and Minnesota border. Yonge street has even been said to be the longest street in the world.

Yonge Street – One of the Longest Roads Around

It is hard to determine the exact age of Yonge street. Around 1793, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe, contracted to survey a route for Yonge Street from the Township of York to Lake Simcoe, and by 1794 the Queen’s Rangers had begun constructing a road following Jones’ survey. Therefore, 1793 is an estimated date on when Yonge Street was actually constructed.

For the next 100 years, the street’s primary purpose was transportation. This changed with population growth, and Yonge Street became the urban life we know it as today!

Entertainment along Yonge Street

Yonge street holds the most well-known entertainment and attractions in the City of Toronto. The street itself is lined with both restaurants and shops alike; get the afternoon shop on and finish it with happy hour appetizers along Yonge! Not to mention, the street itself is stunning to walk along, even window shopping will be satisfying amidts this entertainment hub.

Most Famous Malls in Canada

CF Toronto Eaton Centre

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre is one of the most famous shopping malls in Toronto! It features a movie theatre, several restaurants, and a number of different shops catering to your clothing, jewellery and home needs. The Eaton Centre will definitely be able to satisfy your shopping needs while you’re on Yonge Street.

Yonge Eglinton Centre 

A second mall out on Yonge Street is the Yonge Eglinton Centre. As with other malls, more than clothing stores are available; restaurants, gyms, cinema and other entertainment centres. If you’re looking for a second mall on Yonge, Eglinton Centre is a great choice!

Yonge Street – Home to a Vibrant Services Economy

Yonge Street largely caters towards entertainment; the economy in this area of Toronto is largely made up of entertainment services including dining, shopping, and arts and culture. Beyond these entertainment services, Yonge Street has full of major corporations and even a university; Ryerson University is located just in proximity to Yonge and Dundas Street.

If you live in or are visiting Toronto, Yonge Street should be on your exploration

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