The Westdale Theatre

The Westdale is a non-profit movie theatre built in 1935 and reopened in 2019 after an expensive restoration largely financed by donations. Its main attraction (other than the movies) is its beautifully restored Art Deco interior.

Address: 1014 King St W
Getting there: at Marion Ave N
Website: thewestdale.ca (opens in a new tab)

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