Toronto Diaries

With an extended hiatus over and done with these are some of my latest Corktown and Old Town pics. For more information on Corktown / Old Town Guided Walks read more in the About section. Unveiling of future Pan American Games – Athletes Village These orange bears are the latest additions to Toronto’s Sculpture Garden. [...]

Wilkins Avenue The ‘Wilkins’ group of buildings is the largest grouping of original 19 century rows that were constructed by one builder in the neighbourhood of Corktown. It’s northerly boundary abuts the former Providence House property where now a highway ramp runs through. As a consequence this is a blessing to area residents who don […]

This whimsical mushroom is the creation and working studio for artist Katie Bethune-Leamen. Visitors to Toronto’s Sculpture Garden will occasionally have a chance to see Katie at work in her studio which is located in the stem. The artist got her idea from twentieth-century roadside diners and concessions that were created in the shape of [...]