The origins of the Canadian celebration of Thanksgiving have no connection with the Pilgrim Fathers of Massachusetts. Our tradition stems from the British observance of
Year: 2012
“Strada 241,” the cool new cafe/restaurant on Spadina south of Dundas St. – Historic Toronto
A recent post about “Strada 241,” that opened last week on the east side of Spadina, has garnered much interest. The cafe caught my eye
Colourful Thanksgiving displays in Toronto’s Kensington Market – Historic Toronto
The Canadian Thanksgiving celebration is based on traditions inherited from the British Isles, where in past centuries, they held Thanksgiving services in the churches to
“Strada 241,” the cool new cafe/restaurant on Spadina south of Dundas St. – Historic Toronto
A recent post about “Strada 241,” that opened last week on the east side of Spadina, has garnered much interest. The cafe caught my eye
I sometimes wonder if Torontonians are truly aware of the vast numbers of people who cycle to work. I live in the Spadina/Richmond area, and
Toronto’s old movie theatres–the Garden Theatre on College St. – Historic Toronto
The Garden Theatre at 290 College Street as it appeared in the early decades of the 20th century, when it possessed a roof garden. The
Sinfully saucy and diverse–Toronto’s Spadina Avenue
Spadina Avenue in 1906 (left) and today (right). Both pictures look north on Spadina toward Dundas St. At one time, Spadina Avenue was a prestigious
Toronto’s wild flowers that today have mostly disappeared from the city scene – Historic Toronto
Dandelions growing beside a roadway in Toronto. It is one of the few wild flowers that remain prolific. In decades past, many streets in
A historic building that disappeared from the northeast corner Spadina and College – Historic Toronto
The northeast corner of Spadina and College Streets, during the summer of 2012. The yellow-brick Art Deco building in the above photo was at one
Chic new Spadina Avenue cafe-“Strada II.IV.I”- is open – Historic Toronto
I recently placed a post on this blog about the new cafe/restaurant that was due to open in the Consolidated Glass Building at 241 Spadina