Toronto sign

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The Toronto sign is a large, illuminated public art installation that spells out the city's name and serves as an iconic photo spot and gathering place in downtown Toronto.


Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf landmark
outdoor sculpture
public art installation
tourist attraction
accessibleFrom Nathan Phillips Square
surface form: Nathan Phillips Square plaza
canChangeColorFor commemorations
holidays
special events
category Outdoor sculptures in Canada
Public art in Toronto
Tourist attractions in Toronto
featuredIn social media posts about Toronto
tourism marketing materials for Toronto
hasColor variable colours
hasFeature LED lighting
illuminated letters
multicolour lighting
reflecting pool foreground
hasFunction backdrop for public events
city branding
hasLetterCount 7
hasType large-scale sign
urban landmark
hasWordCount 7 letters
inauguratedFor Pan American Games
surface form: 2015 Pan American Games

2015 Parapan American Games
inFrontOf Toronto City Hall
isIconicFor downtown Toronto skyline views
lightingControlledBy City of Toronto programming
lightingTechnology LED
locatedIn Canada
Nathan Phillips Square
Ontario
Toronto
maintainedBy Toronto
surface form: City of Toronto
material acrylic
metal
near Bay Street
Queen Street West
openTo public
operationalStatus active
spells Toronto
surface form: TORONTO
symbolOf Toronto
surface form: City of Toronto

Toronto tourism
usedAs gathering place
photo spot
yearCreated 2015

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Nathan Phillips Square hasLandmark Toronto sign