The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, a not-for-profit agency of the Ministry of Culture. The Trust led the Theatre Centre's 2½-year, $29-million restoration between 1987 and 1989.

The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is located at 189 Yonge Street in Toronto – north of Queen Street, across from the Eaton Centre. More information …

The Elgin Theatre (originally known as Loew's Yonge Street Theatre) opened on December 15, 1913 and the Winter Garden opened two months later, on February 16, 1914.

The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is the last operating double-decker theatre in the world – and the only one ever built in Canada. Double-decker means that the building contains two separate theatres – one built on top of the other. The Elgin Theatre is the lower theatre (with a seating capacity of 1,561), while the Winter Garden sits directly above it (with a seating capacity of 992).

The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is a live performance venue. A variety of entertainment is offered, including musicals, comedies, dramas, operas, dance, concerts and lectures. In addition, special screenings from the Toronto International Film Festival are presented each year. Find out what's on …

Check out What's on for complete information on upcoming productions and tickets. Or explore some of the past productions that have made the Theatre Centre famous.

Yes, guided tours are available Thursdays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Group tours are available by reservation – call 416-314-2871. French-language tours are also available by appointment – call 416-325-5015. More information …

The Theatre Centre has a strong group of volunteers who assist in various activities such as guided tours, staffing the lobby gift shop and information booth, and participating at special events. For further information, call the volunteer office at 416-314-2873 and leave your name, telephone number and the best time that you can be reached. More information …