Posted in In the midst of life, tagged art, autumn, Harbourfront, Ireland Park, nature, November, Ontario Square, public art, sculpture, waterfront on November 2, 2015| 1 Comment »
One of several sculptures at Ireland Park commemorating the 38,000 Irish famine victims who arrived on Toronto’s shores in 1847.
It felt like a day for wandering along the waterfront. I appreciated my encounters with art, nature, coffee and other things on this day after Halloween, this Day of the Dead.
Part of Meryl McMaster’s In-Between Worlds series
Squirrel
Cutie-pie dog
Posted in Local exploration, tagged beaches, Cherry Beach, Martin Goodman Trail, nature, parks, recreational trail, Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, urban wilderness, walking, waterfront on August 10, 2015| 1 Comment »
On Saturday I made my way through the Distillery District and along Cherry Street to Cherry Beach continuing along the Martin Goodman Trail and then heading over to Tommy Thompson Park. The park is an urban wilderness on a man-made peninsula and is a popular destination for birding, fishing, cycling and hiking activities. I’ve only been here once before, about 10 years ago. Today I was just out for a walk in another direction so I’ll save the lighthouse for another day, when I start earlier and bring water.
Posted in Local exploration, tagged boats, clouds, drumming, flora, stiltwalkers, Toronto, urban space, urban trail, waterfront on August 1, 2015| Leave a Comment »
I look for pastimes that are free and within walking distance. Living in Toronto’s downtown has provided quite a few options — music, dance, film, theatre and even yoga. A walk along the waterfront has become this summer’s “go to”.
Posted in Local exploration, tagged gardens, Lake Ontario, Music Garden, parks, public art, Queen's Quay, Toronto, walking, waterfront on June 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
It’s summertime and I’m near the waterfront. It’s a nice place to walk and offers a diversity of sights, landscapes and activities.
Posted in Local exploration, tagged industrial heritage, mixed use space, Repath Sugar Refinery, ships, sugar, Toronto, waterfront on April 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Sunday I walked over to the lake and was drawn to an unusual sight – a huge ship sitting in the harbour. I was intrigued as it entered the wharf waterway by the Redpath Sugar Refinery.
It seems everyone else around was just as mesmerized by the ship as I was. Even today, people were taking note and photos.
The Redpath Sugar Refinery has been operating at this site since 1958 and is one of the last functioning remnants of our industrial heritage. Along with the wafting scent of sugar, you’ll also find a beach, television/radio complex, college and condos on this part of the waterfront.
Posted in Local exploration, tagged boardwalk, city living, condos, ships, Toronto, waterfront on April 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »
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