The St. Lawrence Market at Front and Jarvis Streets, named after the patron saint of Canada, opened in November of 1803. The governor at the
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The gigantic Xmas reindeer in the Eaton Centre – Historic Toronto
For several years now the decorations at the Eaton Centre have included huge metallic reindeer. Watching children this year as they viewed the reindeer, it
The 2012 Christmas windows at the Bay Store on Queen Street – Historic Toronto
As a child, each year my parents took me to see the Eaton’s Santa Claus Parade, which was held on a Saturday, since the stores
Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas in the Newfoundland of yesteryear – Historic Toronto
The village of Epworth, Newfoundland, on Placentia Bay, during the 1920s. The fish flakes for drying cod are built out over the water of the
Corner of Spadina and St. Andrew’s–graffiti art or murals ? – Historic Toronto
The Pho Hung restaurant on the northwest corner of Spadina Avenue and St. Andrew’s Street is decorated with several paintings by Duc Hoang. They depict
The alleys where Rick Mercer films his “rants.” Doug Taylor 4 years ago Categories: graffiti art Toronto, Rick Mercer’s rants, Toronto, Toronto cultural scene, tourism
Some media reports on Rob Ford’s court decision miss the point – Historic Toronto
It does not matter if you are supporter of Rob Ford or despise the man or feel neutral about him. The fact that Rob Ford
Toronto’s architectural gems- an 1870s house with a Moorish-style porch – Historic Toronto
The house at 445 Adelaide Street attracted my attention for two reasons. The first reason is its attractive porch, with an enclosed area above, which
Toronto’s iconic buildings in autumn – Historic Toronto
Autumn colours in Toronto’s High Park Autumn in Toronto has disappeared for another year. The fall season always creates fond memories of my childhood
Toronto’s architectural gems – Bank at Bathurst and College Streets – Historic Toronto
The impressive bank building on the northeast corner of College and Bathurst Streets is one of Toronto’s architectural gems, as it is one of the