Blogs from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America - page 2

Our shoddy but eye-wateringly expensive freeway-side apartment didn’t magically improve overnight. We learned during the small hours that Toronto freeway drivers are very fond of honking their horns and doing burnouts, and that the traffic on “our“ freeway is as heavy at 4am here as it is at peak hour anywhere in the rest of the world, or so it seemed. This may of course have something to do with the cardboard taped over the windows next to our bed not being a particularly effective noise barrier. … and as I lay awake watching the advertising signs flashing blindingly through the gaps in our near non-existent blinds and curtains, I began to wonder why these get left on late at night when everyone should be asleep. Oh wait on, of course, they’re not asleep, they’re all ... read more

My first tour with Jane and found it so interesting I wanted to learn more about the various art pieces. I hope that parts 1 & 2 are repeated, in the meantime look forward to the next,part of Toronto’s to discover. Zhang Huan’s Rising The striking sculpture — Zhang’s first public art commission in Canada — comprises “peace pigeons” moving up the building’s facade and twisted tree branches that are meant to resemble the body of a dragon Courtyard Cows (The Pasture) The Pasture, by the Canadian sculptor Joe Fafard was installed in 1985. It provides a stark and pastoral contrast to the urban landscape so familiar to city dwellers and is meant to be a reminder of the vast forgotten country that sustains us. Tembo, Mother of Elephants The piece is by Derrick Stephan Hudson, ... read more

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http://www.heygo.com 20th February - Old Town and the Future City Toronto As one of the perfect examples of a modern city, Toronto has some incredible buildings and structures that appeal to not only Canadians but also people all over the world. We started our virtual tour at St.Lawrence Market, located in Toronto's historic Old Town, the St. Lawrence Market has seen many faces since its construction in the 17th century. Along with being a marketplace, the St. Lawrence Market has served as the city's social center, as well as its City Hall. Today, the market sells goodies galore, from gourmet cured meats on one end to handcrafted jewelry in the other. The St. Lawrence Market is divided into three buildings: the South Market, the North Market and St. Lawrence Hall. We continued our walk always looking ... read more

Actually not too much to report for our last day in Toronto. We were busy all day, but for some reason there just isn’t much detail! We started off the day with some healthy brown rice and vegetable bowls for brunch, and I think I could physically feel my body healing itself and cleansing me of all the toxins consumed in the past few weeks (although I think it will take a little more than one bowl of vegetables). We then headed to get Adam’s hair cut, and while I waited I got another maple cold brew and walked around the centre. It took a WHILE. I had to text him a few times to make sure they hadn’t kidnapped him or something. Eventually he came out, and we headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... read more