Fodor's Expert Review Sankofa Square
Sankofa Square
Plaza/Square
Fodor's Choice
Free
Sankofa Square—formerly Yonge-Dundas Square—was renamed in December 2023 after extensive community consultation to better reflect the city’s diversity. Often called Toronto’s Times Square, this bustling downtown plaza features oversized billboards, bright lights, and 20 playful fountains that shoot up from the concrete like mini-geysers. In warm weather, locals and visitors gather at café tables or cool off in the spray. From May through October, weekends offer artisan markets, film screenings, cultural festivals, and live music.
