In Nemo’s first dream, her bed comes to life and travels across the city, passing by Toronto’s Old City Hall. Located in the heart of the city, this Romanesque-style building is complete with intricate carvings, sculpted gargoyles and a clock tower. Built in 1889, Old City Hall has since been replaced by the current City Hall across the street. However, it remains a historical landmark, and many come to revel at its stunning architecture. Constructed around the same time was the nearby Massey Hall, Canada’s oldest concert hall and an essential part of Toronto’s entertainment and music scene—visit for a live performance in the recently renovated building and expect outstanding acoustics. Only a few steps away is also the Toronto Eaton Centre, an unrivaled retail destination which attracts over 50 million visitors annually.
The ferry ridden by Nemo and Phillip near the start of the film is one of Toronto’s passenger ferries. Named the Sam McBride after the former Toronto’s mayor, this 1000 passenger ferry entered service in 1939. Toronto’s Jack Layton Ferry Terminal offers regular ferry service for locals and tourists to visit the Toronto Islands, home to four beaches Centre Island Beach, Gibraltar Point Beach, Hanlan's Point Beach and Centre Island Beach; a 1.5km boardwalk, and many waterfront trails. With an amusement park, splash pads and a Franklin-themed children’s garden, the Islands are a popular spot for families, especially in the summer months.
One of Slumberland’s dream scenes is shot at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, where the ballroom floor is transformed into a magical Cuban ballroom filled with butterflies. This majestic hotel is well known for its luxury accommodations, with more than 1000 rooms. Since opening in 1929, the hotel has welcomed many esteemed guests over the years, including Queen Elizabeth II and several members of the royal family. The ballroom itself is thought to be Toronto’s most photographed room, with stunning Italian interiors and a ceiling oil painting. Situated in Toronto’s Financial District, the hotel is close to many of the city’s iconic cultural attractions. Visit the new murals along Lower Simcoe Street underpass celebrating Indigenous perspectives, brush up on your hockey history at the Hockey Hall of Fame or dine at one of the many restaurants in the area such as Kelly’s Landing.