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At the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard W. & Spadina Ave West, you will find Music Garden, a park that was inspired by musician Yo-Yo-Ma. It is designed after Johann Sebastian Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. Originally planned for Boston, the plan eventually became a reality here at the waterfront. Though it is small, it is one of the most beautiful parks in Toronto. Mr. Ma worked with landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy to interpret in nature the music of Bach's first suite, with each part of the garden dedicated to a different dance movement. Dance Movements include - Prelude - "An undulating river scrape with curves and bends," it was designed to give a flowing river feeling where visitors can stroll. Allemande - "A forest grove of wandering trails," it is a birch forest with a swirl that has an upward slope. Eventually at its highest point, you could view the harbour through a circle of Dawn Redwood Trees. Allemande is an ancient German dance. Courante - "A swirling path through a wildflower meadow," is a huge upward spiral through a field of grasses and brightly-coloured perennials. At the top, a Maypole spins in the wind. Courante is an exuburating Italian & French dance. Sarabande - "A conifer grove in the shape of an arc," is an inward-arcing circle that is enclosed by evergreen trees. Envisoned to become a poet's corner, it has a pond that reflects to the sky and a stone in the middle set for readings. Menuett - "A formal flower parterre," is a circular pavilion is designed to shelter small musical ensembles or dance groups. The symmetry and geometry of the pavillion follows the movement's grace and form. Menuett is actually a French dance. Gigue Giant - "grass steps that dance you down to the outside world," is a series of giant grass steps that offer views onto the harbour. The steps form a curved amphitheatre that focus on a stone stage (under a weeping willow tree.) It is a place for informal performances. A gigue (jog) is an Englsih dance. Leave a Comment Phone: 416-338-0338.Website: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/music_index.htm Other Contact: 475 Queen’s Quay West
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| | | | Harbourfront & Toronto Islands: Tommy Thomson Park | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
In the heart of Toronto's waterfront Former industrial spit, now wildlife regeneration & conservation area ... It is a very beautiful area, though it may seem uninviting to tourists! (There is no formal entrance, except for some factories behind & a metal fence.) I hope someday they can turn it into a real park, for the views from there towards downtown is dynamic! Coupled with the Toronto Islands, it makes the city look so green! I love to go rollerblading and biking here, because the area is huge... The wildlife in the city is trying to regenerate their species here, so it's best not to disturb the fragile environment while visiting. MORE coming soon.. -To visit Tommy Thompson Park, take the Don Valley Parkway south to LakeShore Boulevard, travel east to Leslie Street, then south half a kilometre to the park entrance. . Leave a Comment Website: http://www.trca.on.ca/parks_and_attractions/places_to_visit/tommy_thompson/
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