Toronto sign

The Toronto sign illuminated at night

The Toronto sign is an illuminated three-dimensional sign in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario that spells the city's name. It was installed for the 2015 Pan American Games. It was meant to be temporary, however, it became a popular tourist attraction so it stayed.[1] Toronto City Councilllor Norm Kelly has said the sign is as iconic as the CN Tower and that it has become known all over the World.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Rider, David (June 22, 2016). "'Toronto' sign will stay in square until at least fall". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  2. ↑ Smee, Michael (June 22, 2016). "Toronto sign will light up Nathan Phillips Square until at least November". CBC. Retrieved June 26, 2016.

Coordinates: 43°39′8.6″N 79°23′1.1″W / 43.652389°N 79.383639°W / 43.652389; -79.383639

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