Seen On Dundas & Queen
A few odds ‘n ends from Dundas West & Queen West Meanwhile, Over on Queen Street West…
Fall Leaves in Trinity Bellwoods Park
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
The Aga Khan Museum
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
“Pumpkins In The Park”
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”
Bloor & Bathurst Murals
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
“Highway Of Heroes” Mural
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
Monument To The War Of 1812
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
“Primrose”
For the last couple of years I’ve walked past this sculpture thinking, “What the …?”, but it all made sense once I learned the backstory of the piece. This sculpture is called Primrose, and was created by Canadian artist Myfanwy… Read More »“Primrose”
Toronto Hydro Fence Timeline
The head office for Toronto Hydro is located at 14 Carlton Street in downtown Toronto. This wonderful Art Deco building was designed by architects Chapman and Oxley, and completed in 1931. The building is constructed of steel and concrete and… Read More »Toronto Hydro Fence Timeline
Crothers Woods
Nestled in the Don Valley, north of the Evergreen/Don Valley Brick Works, is Crothers Woods. I had been aware of Crothers Woods for some time but never been there until this past weekend. I had read it was a good… Read More »Crothers Woods