Secret Swing, Toronto

#217 among attractions in Toronto

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Swingsite was an art installation that consisted of a playground swing hanging in the narrow space between two buildings in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The swing was accessed by way of the alley behind Queen Street West, which is known as one of Toronto's best graffiti galleries. Toronto artist Corwyn Lund erected the swing in September 2003 as part of a group show called 'Psychotopes' at YYZ Artists Outlet. As part of that show, Lund made and displayed a video about the installation. ()

Coordinates: 43°38'54"N, 79°23'51"W

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Downtown Toronto (Fashion District)Toronto Canada

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Secret Swing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of Ontario, Bovine Sex Club, Burroughes Building, St. Patrick's Market.

0.4 miNE
Famous Canadian art and Gehry renovation
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
12 min walk • The Art Gallery of Ontario, located in the heart of Toronto, is one of the most distinguished art museums in North America. With a collection exceeding 95,000 works, it offers a breathtaking panorama of artistic heritage, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary art...
~1440 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Bovine Sex Club, Toronto
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Queen Street West, the Bovine Sex Club stands as an iconic fixture in the city's music scene. Since its inception in 1991, this eclectic venue has become a haven for alternative culture, offering a unique blend of punk, rock...
~1740 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Edwardian architecture
Burroughes Building, Toronto
9 min walk • The Burroughes Building, a historic landmark in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. Originally constructed in 1907 for the F.C. Burroughes Furniture Company, it was designed to house the company's furniture showroom...
~1940 ftE
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
10 min walk • St. Patrick's Market is one of three public markets created in Toronto in the 19th century along with St. Lawrence Market and St. Andrew's Market. The current structure on the lot was built in 1912 and was designated a heritage site by the City of Toronto in 1975.
~1570 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
8 min walk • The Scotiabank Theatre Toronto is a major movie theatre at the RioCan Hall in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Richmond and John Street owned by Cineplex Entertainment and opened in 1999.
~1980 ftNE
Park, Neighbourhood
Grange Park, Toronto
10 min walk • Grange Park is a prominent and well-used public park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located south of the Art Gallery of Ontario, beside the Ontario College of Art and Design University, and north of University Settlement House, at the north end of John Street.
~1910 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto
10 min walk • TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the first five floors of the Bell Lightbox and Festival Tower on the north west corner of King Street and John Street.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Grange, Toronto
11 min walk • The Grange is a historic Georgian manor in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It was the first home of the Art Museum of Toronto. Today, it is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario. The structure was built in 1817, making it the 12th oldest surviving building in Toronto and the oldest remaining brick house.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto
11 min walk • The Princess of Wales Theatre is a 2,000-seat live theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on King Street West, in Toronto's downtown Entertainment District.
~460 ftNE
Nightlife
Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
3 min walk • The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore.
0.4 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Mary's Church, Toronto
11 min walk • St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church located at 130 Bathurst Street at Portugal Square in the Niagara neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The parish was established by Irish immigrants in 1852.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Secret Swing?

Nearby attractions include Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, Toronto (4 min walk), Wynick/Tuck Gallery, Toronto (4 min walk), A Space Gallery, Toronto (4 min walk), St. Andrew's Market and Playground, Toronto (4 min walk).

How to get to Secret Swing by public transport?

The nearest stations to Secret Swing:

Tram

Spadina Avenue • Lines: 501, 501;301 (2 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (2 min walk)

Metro

Osgoode • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)
St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)

Bus

Albert Street • Lines: 19 (21 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (21 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (23 min walk)
Exhibition (35 min walk)

Ferry

Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (26 min walk)
Billy Bishop Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (29 min walk)