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Toronto’s most popular spots one year after the COVID-19 pandemic

by Marin Scotten

This is what some of Toronto’s most iconic places look like now

A year after Ontario declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19, some of Toronto’s busiest spots pre-pandemic are still relatively empty. Social distancing measures have been implemented, and masks are mandatory almost everywhere. 

a black and white image of the arches at nathan phillips square over the ice rink with some people skating on it
Ice skaters remain six feet apart while onlookers watch from the social-distanced benches in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021.
a man skates with his mask on near the 'Toronto' sign
A man skates on the Nathan Phillips ice rink in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021.
a view of the arches over Toronto's skating rink at nathan phillips square
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ont., on March 14, 2021.
an empty nathan phillips square from the view of old city hall
A few people gather to take pictures of the Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ont., on March 14, 2021.
a public health sign that has advice on how to stop the spread of COVID-19 like wearing a mask over our noses and mouths, washing hands and staying at home if ill
A few people gather to take pictures of the Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ont., on March 14, 2021.
a sign with a QR code outside Nordstrom that prompts potential shoppers to take a COVID questionnaire before entering the store. it is attached to a stanchion.
A sign outside Nordstrom in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021, prompting those standing in line to take an online COVID-19 screening questionnaire.
a sticker on the ground with two feet reminding people to stay 6 feet apart
Stickers outside the Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021, reminding those in line to remain six feet apart.
a group of people wearing masks enter a building through a designated entrance and are guided by a security guard
People enter and exit the Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ont. through the designated doors on March 14, 2021.
over 10 customers wait in line outside of a store, six feet apart, waiting for their turn to enter
Social distancing measures are being enforced while customers wait in line for the Apple Store inside the Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021.
a sign inside a mall that reminds shoppers to socially distance
A sign in the Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ont., reminding visitors to follow social distancing guidelines on March 14, 2021.
an empty town square with billboards reminding people to wear their masks and stop the spread of COVID-19
An empty Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021.
the view of a mostly empty town square where a few pedestrians walk in the distance wearing masks
A couple people walk through Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto, Ont. on March 14, 2021.
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