Waiting for a friend

On weekends, people leave their unwanted stuff on sidewalks for anyone to take. This soft ducky in my neighborhood certainly outlived its utility to its former owner. Now it is shyly waiting and hoping to make some new friends. 

Flight Stop

Flight Stop work of art by Micheal Snow at Eaton Shopping Center, Downtown, Toronto. It displays a flock of 60 life-size geese during flight.

Garden Car

Kensington Market is famous for its cuisine, murals, diverse culture, and a Garden Car.

The car parked at Augusta Avenue is said to be the city’s smallest park. This unique idea originated in 2006 and it has remained on display every summer since then. In winter months, as per agreement with the city authorities, it goes into hibernation. The present car is its second reincarnation and judging by its condition, it soon may need another overhaul or replacement. 

To me, this car represents a fusion of nature and technology. A green future where we would be able to live in harmony with our natural surroundings. It is akin to the hope and optimism that can be found at unlikeliest of the places and brings joy and positivity all around.

Garden Car - Home Page

Last Alarm

Toronto Fallen Firefighter Memorial at HTO Park, Queens Quay, Downtown Toronto. It honors Toronto firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1848. 

Artist: Yolanda vanderGaast.

Ted Rogers

Statue of the famous entrepreneur and philanthropist Edward S. Rogers Jr., (1933-2008) outside Rogers Center in Downtown.

The Audience

The Audience sculptures by Michael Snow at the Rogers Centre stadium in Toronto. The sculptures portray enthusiastic fans during match festivities.

Simcoe Mural - Elder's Wall

One the western side of the Lower Simcoe Street Underpass is the Elders Wall. It displays a number of prominent personalities from the First Nations. This beautiful work is being created by the  Indigenous artist Tannis Nielsen.

Water is Life

"Water is Life" theme murals on the east side of the Lower Simcoe Street underpass in downtown.

A unique birdfeeder

The southern portion of the Queen's Park houses Ontario Legislature, several government offices, and monuments that I have already covered in a previous blog. Nonetheless, this birdfeeder in its parking lot was hard to ignore.

Queen's Park

Queen’s Park is wonderful to relax and enjoy the cool shades of trees during summer. Old trees are also home to a sizeable colony of black and grey squirrels and one can enjoy their antics endlessly.

The northern portion of the park is undergoing several improvements these days and most of its green spaces are closed to the public. This sign made me stop and take a snap as these acronyms reminded me of my previous department in Pakistan.

At its northern tip is the war memorial of the 48th Highlanders. 

This equestrian statue of Edward VII was originally erected in Delhi, India. It was moved here in 1969.

Alfred Purdy’s bronze statue in Queen’s Park. Purdy is considered the national poet of Canada.

Murals at Dupont Subway Station and Around

Murals inside Dupont Subway Station.

Street Art outside of Dupont Subway Station.