The Toronto Dragon Gate stands proudly at the corner of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, marking the entrance to the city’s West Chinatown. Interestingly, the two structures were designed to form the Mandarin character for “gate”!
Alex Barlett
Alex is a freelance writer, often exploring the tastiest parts of our neighbourhoods.
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