Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District


The $14-million Young Centre houses four performance spaces, used by theatrical tenants including Soulpepper and George Brown Theatre Co (www.georgebrown.ca/theatre). There's an on-site bookstore and bar, too.


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