[smartslider3 slider=3] This is evidence of a little Loki-like Winter Nipping in the midst of Spring. Actually, the cold walk from bedroom to bathroom was proof enough that turning off the furnace even in Southern Ontario, is not the best of Canadian ideas until you have reached the real Spring days of mid-May. And here…
Walking the streets of Downtown Toronto can sometimes feel like competing in the high hurdles – so many people to dodge, so many vehicles to avoid. So it is not a complete surprise to miss some of the outstanding structures, sights and sculptures to be found right in the heart of the city. Now, thanks…
Who would believe you would have gorgeous blooms in November in Toronto? Well we have proof of the same right here taken by (c)Niu XueJun using here excellent camera skills
Here are pictures in the Fall from Livingstone Park in Milton near the Escarpment. The Fall colors taken by Jun are rich and wonderful. What makes Livingstone Park so interesting its proximity to the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment. All images are (c)copyright Niu XueJun 2018
Allan Gardens Easter Show Allan Gardens is a Floral Treasure The Gardens are plunk downtown at Carleton and Sherbourne just a stonesthrow east of the old Maple Leaf Gardens. The great thing about Allan Gardens is that they are open for free 365 days of the year, rain or shine, holiday or weekend. The…
Don’t get me started about the displeasures of Toronto. Don Valley Parkway and the Commute in General, High Prices for Housing, Food, Car Insurance, Maple Leaf Tickets etc, etc. No none of that negativity in this story. Rather here is praise for the network of Community Centres in Toronto. Specifically I would like to cite…
I work at CSI Annex which just put to bed and closed the doors on a Toronto Marketing Monument – Honest Eds located … no, no – really spread out Westbound over the south side block at Bathurst and Bloor in the heart of Toronto’s ethnic communities. For me, despite the heartfelt send off, Honest…
The Skyline is Shaking and Burning We have already seen what the Nighttime Nuit Blanche scene does for the HarbourFront. So look what happens to the Toronto Skyline when Nuit Blanche takes hold. The Scrapers and Skyline clash – it all stutters and jives, swaying in great lightning shifts. The Buildings glow with haunted lights.…
Harbourfront is a perfect natural for Toronto’s Nuit Blanche arts festivities the picture taking at night is full of so many possibilities. Vessels sailing in and out of the harbor lit up with dramatic lighting. Airplanes taking off at the Billy Bishop Island airport leaving light trails into the night sky. And docked vessels with often…
One of the delights of mid Spring in Toronto are the Jane’s Walks. These are walks occurring not only in Toronto but across Canada and major cities in the World. What makes them relevant to Toronto is that Jane Jacobs lived, worked, formulated and taught much of her urban and social thinking in Toronto. Janes Walks…
Pics of Canada has featured Canadian artists over the years, particularly those in Northumberland Hills. But this last Fall’s Trent Hills Gallery Hop was an eye opener as to the range and quality of artistry available in the area. With that in mind, this post is designed to show some of the Creative Christmas Gift opportunities…
