Another major Toronto tourist destination just changed its name

Toronto's indoor animated miniature attraction is getting a rebrand this year, the latest in a string of city landmarks that have also undergone name changes, including RBC Amphitheatre and Sankofa Square.

Little Canada, located on the basement level of The Tenor, is officially changing its name to Pocket Planet Canada, following its acquisition by the U.K.-based entertainment company of the same name.

The attraction, which spans over 45,000 square feet, features detailed, miniature replicas of familiar Canadian landscapes, cities, and landmarks, all brought to life by thousands of tiny citizens, moving trains, and animated vehicles.

Its miniature zones include Little Golden Horseshoe, Little Ottawa, Petit Québec, Little East Coast, Little West Coast, Little North, and of course, Little Toronto, which features a custom-built, 12-foot-tall model of the CN Tower.

Little Canada was first founded by Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer in 2011, and since opening at Yonge and Dundas in 2021, the tourist destination has been named “Top Indoor Attraction” at the Ontario's Choice Awards for four years in a row.

Following the rebrand, Brenninkmeijer and his team of model makers will continue supporting the company under his newly founded brand, Miniature Makers Inc., which will also be based out of the attraction's on-site studio.

The rebrand will see the attraction shift from a traditional miniature exhibit to a “global entertainment destination,” with interactive experiences and installations, including one that will invite guests to control the mini Rogers Centre by opening and closing the dome and customizing its lighting.

Pocket Planet Canada is also constructing a mini airport, which is expected to launch sometime in 2027.

The attraction is set to officially rebrand this October, but will remain fully open throughout its transition, with extended evening hours until 9 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday.

Pocket Planet Canada is located at 10 Dundas St. E.