Tried a dinner at The Civic! Ambiance is nice. As for food:…read moreWe tried the: - Crispy duck confit - the addition of grapes was nice and added an extra freshness to the vegetables Slow cooked beef short rib - this was really good! Tender, soft, juicy. Came with rapini and carrots. - Duck breast - I would have preferred if it was a bit less chewy. I did like the risotto. - Cheesecake - advertised to have pistachio sable and candied sweet potato but the flavours are quite subtle. Other than that, it's a traditional cheesecake! - Tiramisu - this was still semi frozen you know when ice cream sometimes has a kind of "crunchy" feeling because of icy pockets within the cream? That's what it felt like... Overall items were not as good as I expected other than the slow cooked short rib :(

Loved the ambiance, friendly staff, good service. Food OK. The beef short ribs was fall off the…read morebones. The chicken veloute soup is so good. My margarita drink is not watered down, I got a buzz right away which I loved. We ordered Americano coffee (special coffee, no refill) and taste good.

*** Avoid Skate Sharpening Booth ***…read more The lady who smokes did a terrible job sharpening my new skates. I had to get them re-sharpened at SportChek for $7 (16 and Woodbine) where they had to re-sharpened my blades. The staff was surprised at how terrible they were considering I had purchased them this year. Skate rental is available but I'd recommend just saving up and buying your own (even used in kijiji) skates. I'd be weary on those rental skates given how terrible the lady screwed up my blades. *** Indoor area not available *** Due to the pandemic, the small indoor area is closed off to the public. So you'll need to change your skates outdoors on the wooden benches. Occasionally there is a staff there but this rink is mostly unsupervised. You're not supposed to be figure skating / practicing hockey moves, but no one is there to enforce it. *** Environment *** The stairs to get to the rink are poorly lit. There's currently a Christmas tree at the entrance but the stairs are not lit at all. They need to fix the lamppost or install new lights bc it's dark enough you can't see people when going down the stairs and might hit / step on a kid playing in the area. There are no lockers / storage available so be sure to travel light and leave your bulkier items in the car. No access to heating area or washrooms. The theatre next door may be open but not sure about welcoming guests to use the facility. Best to drive across the plaza to the washrooms at a restaurant like McDonalds. *** Skating Rink *** Rubber floor mats are limited facing the side of the Civic Centre building where the benches are located to change. It would be better if mats were expanded all around the rink along with additional benches. This would help reduce the crowding and close contact of others during this pandemic. Shaped more like an oval than a circle or rectangle, it's a decent size for skating when it's not too busy. I do find the ice to be uneven / dented / marked up even after the zambino has cleaned the ice. During the evenings, lights are available along with dated 2000s music on repeat. I've been coming here for years and it's still the same, so of course I'd be bored of the music. Bring your earphones to keep yourself entertained.

This is a cute skating rink that is really close to work and home. The parking lot is huge because…read moreit is shared with a theatre and I believe a community centre. They have an indoor room which you can change in and out of skates or just simply watch. There are tons of benches outside. It is completely free and their hours are pretty decent. There is all different types of genres of music and Ample lighting.

is the best service ever I received from Civic Optical highly recommended , pricewise is a really…read morereasonable. Customer service is the best.

I have been a client here for nearly 10 years. Great selection of glasses at every price point. And…read moremore importantly the people care about having your business. Some years I have spent a lot on my glasses and other years I have not been able to, but they are always willing to work within my budget. If anything goes wrong - which is rare - they are always happy to help fix it. Can't say enough good things about this location!

Formerly known as Scarborough City Hall before amalgamation, this facility opened in 1973 has been…read moreshowing it's age for a very long time. It still has Toronto city services on the 5 floors on the east wing of the Civic Centre while the Toronto District School Board occupies the 4 floors on the west wing. City of Toronto services includes: a new...the 100th Toronto Public library, a Wedding Chapel, Tax & Water, Traffic Services, City Clerk, City Planning Services, Fire Services, etc. An existing ground floor area is being renovated for a Dental Clinic (which will move from 160 Borough Drive next door that is also home to a Health Clinic). Outside, there's a waterfall and a reflecting pool which becomes a skating rinks in winter plus the surrounding Albert Campbell Square. Many City of Toronto plus community groups hold events here year round. Examples include job fairs and concerts. The Scarborough Town Centre mall and a transit hub for the TTC and GO Transit is just minutes away too!

This review is for the Albert Campbell Square. What a lovely place to get away from the hustle and…read morebustle of the Scarborough Towne Centre and Subway station. This oasis of calm is found between the Scarborough Civic Centre and Scarborough Town Centre. Came here during the lunch rush and just took a look around at the sculptures and architecture. Sat down at one of the many benches (they have many tables as well) shaded by the trees and enjoyed listening to the birds and the sound of the man made waterfall. After my moment of calm I headed to the busy Towne Centre, I was ready to face the masses.

Love the interesting architectural details of Scarborough Civic Centre Branch! 2016 Winner of…read moreDesign Excellence Award handed out by the Ontario Association of Architects. Love the glass windows and the spacious interior. This is probably the best designed TPL in the Scarborough area. 3D printing with seminar sessions available as Intro to 3D printing and if you want to use 3D printer independently, there is a 3D printer Certification that you need to attend. Metered parking right in the front. But walking distance from Scarborough Town Centre.

If you are visiting the Scarborough Civic Centre area, drop in to see the 100th City of Toronto…read morePublic Library that opened its doors in May 2015. You can get here using public transit or metered street parking is available on Borough Drive beside the library. I was here for that grand opening and took a tour of the facilities. This is my first trip back. It's a very nice modern facility with a view to the outside from pretty well anywhere inside. There is plenty of seating based on what you want to do while you're here. If you need to plug in your electrical device (e.g. cellphone, tablet), power outlets are available. Free WiFi access is available at all library branches. Enjoy this public space but be respectful of others too!

Location This event is now hosted on Enterprise, in the same…read moreplaza as Good Catch, Goodlife and the VIP cinemas. Parking (including underground) is quite limited there - so best to come carpooling or explore nearby parking. One good thing is that the organizer does have a designated parking area setup for people coming in. Setup There are multiple vendors - from food, drinks to small gifts, organizations and even non-profits to promote anything! There are also festivities and live performances based on a schedule - so make sure to grab a seat if you want to watch any of them. I usually come for the food - to see what's new and exciting and what is not out there in restaurants. Inflation over the years have risen a lot of prices - so it could range anywhere from $10 for a drink to $15-$20 for food. Quantity wise - depending on where you look - can vary. You may have to spend at least 1-2 dishes to feel full. It's a staple yearly event that happens in Markham - definitely do check it out - and you may little hidden surprises !

It's been almost a decade since I've frequented NIU. Is there a more iconic, summer asian food…read morefestival tbh? I can't think of one. NIU's always been synonymous with funky smell, gimmicky lights, a packed crowd and overpriced food. Yet the reason, I suppose ppl go is the camaraderie with friends and for a night out w/ significant others? The annual event always happens in the markham VIP theater parking lot and you'll probably need to park near the AVIVA building. Parking fills up quick so you might need to end up parking far and walking over. As soon you get near you'll notice the pungent smell of stinky tofu wafting through the entire lot and permeating your nostrils. My first year back this year w/ my gf and everything started at $10+. I think I must've spent close to $150 by the end of the night. Gf was happy. My wallet? Not so much LOOLL. They had dance, band and singer performances on a main stage throughout the night (basically like an outdoor concert). If you get lost from your group of friends good luck trying to find them cuz chances are you're not gonna have good cell signal either. You'll see a lot of gimmicky food vendors at NIU so pick and choose wisely! Cool experience for a first time if you've never been. If you've already been, you can hard skip a couple years before revisiting. It's always the same thing so you won't ever feel the FOMO.

This building was once the darling of all the former cities before the City of Toronto amalgamation…read moretook place. The City of North York and Mayor Mel Lastman up until 1997 was the envy of "the six" because it had rich ratepayers living here and hence a very nice Civic Centre. I'm here for a meeting and got to pay this nice venue a visit.

Great event and especially since I went first night it was nice and cool and the lines weren't that…read morebad at all

I have live in Markham for years! This is the first time I ever been to their Annual Ribfest!…read more Parking is plentiful! Free and less than 5 minute walk from the actual event site. Thanks for the surrounding office buildings open up their lots for event parking. Free admission..extra money for food and drinks? At the Main BBQ area there are 6 different food vendors smoking and flaming their ribs, chicken, pulled pork... Meat lovers heaven! There are also Beaver tails, Funnel Cakes, Corns and all the regular festivities food trucks. I am surprised to see even a stinky tofu stall too! Beers are limited to Mill Street: Organic and Stock Ale.. or maybe you prefer a cooler? Non stop entertainment at the bandstand while people enjoying their food and a nice July weekend! Tips: - come early... or in between meals? The lines get long at around 7:30 - Not all BBQ places are the same! Follow the crowd or go and smell the meat or see the open flames... (My friend ended up picked from one of the vendors that gave her cold, dried and chewy ribs!) Why are my friends eyeing my ribs with hungry looking eyes?!!!!!!!!!

Over the years I've been here a few times, and each time I'm once again pleasantly surprised at how…read morenice it is. Located in Markham, this theatre is easily accessible from Toronto, lots of free parking, and extremely polite and helpful staff! There is a small concession stand where you can purchase coffee/drinks - both alcoholic and non alcoholic, with some seating to enjoy your sips before the show . The theatres themselves are a decent size, but the draw is that no matter where you sit...you have a a great view of the stage or screen. There literally is not a bad seat in the house! I like this theatre because it often shows interesting and more unique performances. You probably aren't going to find these elsewhere so it's always a good idea to check out their website to see what they have going on. It reminds me a bit of the Soulpepper theatre in the Distillery District if one wants a rough comparison.

This is a great theatre with no bad seats and excellent sightlines and acoustics. I have been a…read moresubscriber for several years and any time I have had an issue with my tickets (always through my fault) the customer service team has bent over backwards to make sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend attending a show there.

I came here for a flu vaccination that was administered by Toronto Public Health. It's by…read moreappointment only and can be booked at: https://www.tphbookings.ca/Default.aspx?PageID=11288 There's 4 locations to choose from and a health card is not required to making the booking. I was almost certain that I'd get lost looking for the memorial community hall. When outside facing the North York Civic Centre go through the set of doors on the north side of the centre on the lower level. The hall is opposite a tailor shop. Standard covid pre-screening questions are asked before entering, then someone else asks for your appointment time and you'll be informed when to enter and which station to go to. It was set up well with markings on the floors for you to follow. They're very good with wiping chairs, clipboards once someone has vacated it. Once you've gotten the vaccination they ask that you wait for 5 minutes before leaving.