While running errands last weekend, I passed through the construction hoarding of the massive conversion/construction project in which the historic St. Charles Tavern building, on Yonge Street above College, is being integrated into a new highrise residence. On the hoarding… Read More »“Meet Me Under The Clock”
I applaud whoever is doing Dudley Hardware’s window displays lately; they have a distinct sense of camp, especially for their Halloween windows:
A shot from earlier today
A few odds ‘n ends from Dundas West & Queen West Meanwhile, Over on Queen Street West…
It had been a number of years since I’d been out to Trinity Bellwoods Park on Queen Street West. A few days ago I was searching online to see what sites would be good candidates for capturing fall leaves, and… Read More »Fall Leaves in Trinity Bellwoods Park
For some time I had heard the buzz about the Aga Khan Museum in Don Mills at 77 Wynford Drive, and decided to check it out one sunny afternoon. For those not familiar with it, the Aga Khan is a… Read More »The Aga Khan Museum
Walking home last night I happened upon this event on Wellesley Street East. It was Pumpkins In The Park, at the Paul Kane House Parkette, from 4:00-7:30PM. The sun was dropping fast as I took these shots. The sign at… Read More »“Pumpkins In The Park”
These mural shots are from a wall behind the buildings on Bloor Street West at Bathurst Street. When you exit the Bathurst subway station you will see these murals on your left, at least you could when I took these… Read More »Bloor & Bathurst Murals
This painting, on the side of a building behind Yonge Street, near Grenville Street, was unveiled in 2010. The unassuming alley is the final stop on the journey taken by hearses carrying the remains of fallen Canadian soldiers from Canadian… Read More »“Highway Of Heroes” Mural
This monument was created by Canadian author and visual artist Douglas Coupland after being commissioned by Malibu Investments, the company which built the condo behind the sculpture. The toy soldiers characterize the combatants in the War of 1812, in which… Read More »Monument To The War Of 1812
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