Yes, that really is a Cadillac embedded in the wall above this bar's front entrance. Inside you'll find more vintage in the form of Elvis memorabilia and old country-music...

After 20-plus years, the Cameron remains a favourite with Queen West bohemian hipsters. The eclectic booking policy meanders through cabaret, country, jazz, swing, folk and...

The basement of the hip Drake Hotel possesses an underground artistic sensibility. Local artists and musicians have taken to this intimate, well-designed space, which features...

For decades, the Elmo was the city's most internationally famous live music club. The Rolling Stones played an infamous gig here in the '70s (Margaret Trudeau in tow), and the...

An opera house can assume a larger-than-life presence and become a symbol of a city. Think of Milan's La Scala, the swooping sail architecture of Sydney or the stunning...

Loved by performers and concert-goers alike, this hall is one of Canada's finest. Located far from the city centre, in the Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York, the...

Named after the Canadian piano virtuoso, this theatre continues to be one of Toronto's favourite concert venues. It is home to many of CBC Radio's broadcasts, which cover...

Opened in 1949, this Chinatown tavern features a cast of seasoned regulars who look as though they came with the original furniture. Beery and a little grimy, the bar has a...

The fan-shaped outdoor summer stage looks out on to Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands. It usually hosts world music concerts, but you can sometimes catch the Canadian Opera...

A Toronto legend, the rough-and-ready Horseshoe has been serving up pints and kick-ass tunes since 1947. It has had colourful incarnations as a country and punk bar, and now it...

This classy folk club was a dream of Richard and Hugh Carson. Hugh died before the dream was realised, but his name and spirit lives on in this West End venue. Hugh's Room...

Helped by its proximity to the University of Toronto, this has long been one of the city's premier rock clubs. The high, wide stage, rockin' bartenders and good sight-lines are...

A refreshing addition to the scene, Lula's is on the edge of Little Brazil, and has a Latin vibe to its drinks (fine Mojitos), food (tasty tapas) and decor. It looks like an...

The first concert at this historic auditorium took place in 1894 and featured Handel's Messiah, performed by a 500-member choir and 70-piece orchestra. Today the 2,765-seat...