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January 2023

Magic on Sumach Street

Walking down Queen Street East this past weekend on my way to photograph Riverside, I passed Sumach Street; the colour of these interesting pieces caught my eye and drew me in. At 60 Sumach Street sits The Magic Building. I’m… Read More »Magic on Sumach Street

“Untitled”

Outside the Kelly Library, St. Michael’s College (U of T) at 113 St. Joseph Street, resides Untitled by sculptor William McElcheran. This bronze sculpture was installed on June 6, 1973 as a plastic piece before being bronzed a few years… Read More »“Untitled”

Simcoe WaveDeck

The Simcoe WaveDeck is one of four WaveDecks along Toronto’s Harbourfront. Located at the foot of Simcoe Street – 234 Queen’s Quay West to be exact – it opened in June 2009. Located at the water’s edge, the wooden Simcoe… Read More »Simcoe WaveDeck

St. Paul’s Basilica

St. Paul’s Basilica is the oldest Roman Catholic congregation in Toronto. It is located at 83 Power Street in the Corktown neighbourhood, near the intersection of Queen and Parliament Streets. Created by architect Joseph Connolly in the Romanesque Revival style,… Read More »St. Paul’s Basilica

Clover Hill Park

And exactly where is Clover Hill Park you may ask? Situated in the northwest corner of Bay Street and St. Joseph Street, it is nestled in amongst the University of Toronto buildings and St. Basil’s Catholic Parish at U of… Read More »Clover Hill Park

Curves & Angles

A little black and white photo exercise today, focusing on the curves and angles of a few downtown structures.

Underpass Art

I discovered these on King Street East a couple of weeks ago while walking over to Sumach Street to photograph the Cube House (if you’d like to read that post you’ll find it here). Above these supports lie the Richmond… Read More »Underpass Art

“Elevated Wetlands”

Are they giant teeth? Elephants? Modern art? For years I’ve noticed these structures in the Taylor Creek Park area beside the Don Valley Parkway. I’m sure anyone who has driven up or down the DVP has noticed these and wondered…… Read More »“Elevated Wetlands”

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