In the centre of today’s Chinatown on Spadina Avenue, is is hard to believe that there was once a risqué burlesque theatre that scandalized the
Year: 2012
Ripley’s Aquarium, the first in Canada, is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013. The multi-million dollar project will contain 13,000 inhabitants in 45
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Rob Ford hits a brick wall in Kensington Market – Historic Toronto
I am always on the lookout for interesting graffiti-art in Toronto. This week I saw a mural that seems very timely, as our colourful mayor
This painting, acrylic on stretched canvas, may evoke a few memories for those who can recall the days when if you became separated from your
I enjoyed viewing the butter sculpture of Rob Ford in the Better Living Centre at the 2012 Canadian National Exhibition. The artist, Olenka Kleban, has
These buildings are on the west side of Spadina, a short distance north of Queen Street West. The building on the left is an early
I usually offer posts on this blog about the historic architecture of Toronto. On a few occasions, I have departed from my usual format to
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Out-door wood-burning pizza oven is an up-scale food hit at King and Spadina – Historic Toronto
The outdoor pizza oven at King and Spadina is an up-scale addition to the “street food” scene of the city. Every Tuesday they bring the
My enthusiasm for the Ex has definitely waned during the last few years. Having attended the CNE for many decades, I remember its “glory“ days
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Toronto’s heritage–history of the southwest corner of Dundas and Spadina – Historic Toronto
The Dragon City Mall on the southwest corner of Dundas and Spadina. For over 100 years, St. Phillip’s Anglican church was on the site