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In just a few weeks, The CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) will be open for another season. The CNE originally opened in 1879 and primarily showcased the agricultural industry in Canada. Over the years, it grew into an annual event which showcased amusement
The first settlers inhabited the area shortly after the war of 1812. In 1817, Alexander Milne arrived from Scotland with his family, established a mill, which operated for more than a century. The creek that passes through here was known as Milne
Photographing The Toronto Skyline The entire Toronto Skyline is visible from several vantage points and some of the best places to shoot the Toronto Skyline are from Polson Pier or the Toronto Islands. The most popular place to photograph the skyline is at Polson
Construction of Osgoode Hall began in in 1829 when Toronto was known as York. It is built in the Georgian Palladian and Neoclassical styles which are techniques virtually unknown by today’s architecture community, especially Daniel Libeskind who is responsible for the L Tower
Built in 1930, Commerce Court North was the largest skyscraper in the British Empire until 1962. The 34-story building was designed by Pearson and Darling Architects of Toronto for the Canadian Bank of Commerce (now CIBC) as their Head Office. In its classic Art
The Toronto Portlands is situated in the extreme south end of Toronto, typically south of Lakeshore Road, along Lake Ontario. For the last 2 weeks, these Lake Freighters have been sitting side-by-side at Polson Pier. I guess they are awaiting their next
Founded in 1803, the St. Lawrence Market is the primary destination for a selection of fine foods from around the world. In 2012, National Geographic Magazine named it the best market in the world. It was originally called Market Square and was
Duwest Village is one of Toronto’s best kept secrets. It is situated on Dundas Street – west of the CNR/CP tracks intersecting at Dufferin, Brock and west of Gladstone. It is one of Toronto’s older neighborhoods with housed working class families who
Toronto’s Don Jail, originally known as the Toronto Jail was completed in 1864. It is situated in Toronto’s east end at Broadview and Gerrard. Designed by architect William Thomas, it was once known as the “Palace for Prisoners” due to posh design
The Toronto Distillery District is an example of revitalization and preservation of old Toronto. It was founded in 1832 by William Gooderham and James Worts (“Gooderham & Worts”). By the 1860’s, it became the largest alcoholic beverage producer in the world. It
