TIFF Theatres Near Bay and Bloor
These first three theatres are all located very close to Bloor Street itself, and thus are easily reached by subway. After seeing a screening at one of these locations you'd be in an ideal spot to visit:Cumberland Four
To go by subway, head to Bay Station and walk east along Bloor to Avenue Road, or use the station's Cumberland exit and walk east from there. You can also walk north from Museum Station (note that Avenue Road is only called that north of Bloor Street - south of Bloor it's Queen's Park).
The northeast corner of Bloor and Avenue Road has an out-of-place old church nestled in the crook of an L-shaped high rise. It's the Anglican Church of the Redeemer, and along with being picturesque it makes for a fine navigational landmark.
Varsity Cinema
The Cineplex Odeon Varsity Cinema is located inside the Manulife Centre, which is on the southeast corner of Bloor Street West and Bay Street. The theatre is on the second floor, but if you enter the Manulife Centre from Bloor Street don't go up the first escalator you see. Head further in and use the escalators near the Indigo bookstore.
Bay Street has a subway stop on the Bloor/Danforth subway line, or is just a few minutes walk west of Yonge. The Manulife Centre has a small cafe, the bookstore and other shops inside. If you're looking for something really different to do after your film, you could always visit the Canadian Blood Services clinic located just up the hall from the theatre...
Isabel Bader Theatre
The closest subway station is Museum. When you exit the station you'll see Charles Street is directly across the street from you. Get to a safe place to cross Queen's Park before walking the few minutes east.
If you're coming by cab, note that Charles Street is one-way westbound, so you're better off approaching from Bay Street or even Yonge Street instead.
TIFF Theatres Near Yonge and Dundas
The next three theatres are in a north-south line along Yonge Street, another subway line. These theatres are also closest to Yonge-Dundas Square, an actual public square located across the street from the AMC on the southeast corner of Yonge and Dundas. This year TIFF has a number of free events planned in Yonge-Dundas Square along with having an information booth set up.
• Learn more about TIFF's Free Events in Yonge-Dundas Square
On the southwest corner of Yonge and Dundas is the northern end of The Toronto Eaton Centre
Ryerson Theatre
The Ryerson Theatre is at 43 Gerrard Street East on the Ryerson University campus. If taking the subway you can get off at College Station and walk south on Yonge Street or get off at Dundas Station and walk north on Yonge - either way you'll reach Gerrard in about the same amount of time. Head east for just a few minutes and keep your eyes on the south side of Gerrard. The theatre is a little back from the street, but easily spotted.
AMC Toronto Life 24
The AMC Theatre is right on the northeast corner of Yonge and Dundas - you can't miss it. Take the subway to Dundas Station or you can take the 505 Dundas Streetcar and it will let you off right at the corner.
Again, don't forget to check if there are any free TIFF events in Yonge-Dundas Square around the time of your screening.
VISA Screening Room & Winter Garden Theatre
The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is located at 189 Yonge Street, just a few minutes north of Queen Street. According to the Ontario Heritage Trust, it is the only double-decker theatre in the world that is still used as a theatre.
Take the subway to Queen Station or the 501 Queen Streetcar to the intersection and walk north. The theatres are on the east side of Yonge.
Across Yonge Street you'll see the aforementioned Eaton Centre. If you're visiting Toronto, after the show it may be worth walking back down to Queen Street and heading just a little bit further west - you'll get to see both the old and new Toronto City Halls.
TIFF Theatres Near Queen and John
These theatres are all west of University Avenue, which is the westernmost north-south subway line.Roy Thomson Hall
Roy Thomson Hall is located at 60 Simcoe Street, with the entrance just south of the corner of Simcoe and King Street West. Get off the subway at St. Andrew Station and walk just a few minutes west on King, or take the 504 King Streetcar. This site also has one of the TIFF Box Offices.
If you're interested in seeing a movie-turned-musical as well, the stage version of Dirty Dancing is on at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, just a little farther west on King.
Scotiabank Theatre (formerly the Paramount)
The Cineplex Odeon Scotiabank Theatre is at 259 Richmond Street West, which is the corner of John and Richmond. The easiest way to reach it is to come south down John Street from Queen Street West. You can take the subway to Osgoode Station and walk west on Queen past Simcoe Street and Duncan Street to John, or take the 501 Queen Streetcar right to John Street, which is easily picked out by the Much Music building on the southeast corner.
The Scotiabank Theatre is the building with the big cube on top.
Jackman Hall
Jackman Hall is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario, but the gallery itself is currently closed until November. The theatre has its own entrance, and although the address listed in the TIFF publications is 317 Dundas Street West, the actual Jackman Hall entrance is on McCaul Street, which runs south off of Dundas between University Avenue and Spadina Avenue. You can take the subway to St. Patrick Station and walk two blocks west on Dundas or you can take the 505 Dundas Streetcar.
If you're looking for something interesting to do after the movie, walk further west on Dundas to Spadina and you'll find yourself in Toronto's Chinatown.
