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Rescued by the Ontario Heritage Trust and restored to its original grandeur, the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is the last operating double-decker theatre in the world. It is a superb venue for the performing arts – from stage plays to musicals to opera.

In order to continue to preserve and protect this much-loved landmark and maintain the venue as a vibrant cultural hub, the Trust depends on support from government, corporations, foundations and individual donors. Current needs include: support for ongoing capital restoration, programming celebrating the history of the Centre and live performances programming for youth and children.


Photo gallery

  • Restoring the original terra cotta on the front doors
    Restoring the original terra cotta on the front doors
  • Restoring the Yonge Street façade and arched windows
    Restoring the Yonge Street façade and arched windows
  • Restoring the Yonge Street façade and arched windows
    Restoring the Yonge Street façade and arched windows
  • Restoring the original terra cotta on the front doors
    Restoring the original terra cotta on the front doors
  • Installation of the restored grand staircase, 1980s
    Installation of the restored grand staircase, 1980s
  • Painting walls using the original scagliola technique to imitate marble
    Credit: David Hannivan and Co.Painting walls using the original scagliola technique to imitate marble
  • Raw bread dough used in the restoration of the Winter Garden Theatre
    Credit: David Hannivan and Co.Raw bread dough used in the restoration of the Winter Garden Theatre
  • Painted urn on the walls of the Winter Garden Theatre
    Credit: Gary BeecheyPainted urn on the walls of the Winter Garden Theatre