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A fascinating contrast to the historical findings are the bustling underground pedestrian pathways known as the PATH. Reigning as the largest underground shopping complex globally, this 30-kilometer network interlinks over 1,200 retail establishments, hotels, and transit facilities beneath downtown Toronto. With approximately 200,000 daily patrons, navigating the pathways can often feel overwhelming, even to locals.
This underground city includes unique architectural features, like the biosphere-esque wall garden in Scotia Plaza, which imitates a natural environment, and art exhibitions in Fairmont Royal York Hotel, reflecting a blend of culture and commerce far beneath the city's surface.