Thanks for Walking with Me
It was a pleasure sharing Toronto's stories with you. This page serves as a dedicated hub for all the resources and suggestions mentioned during our walk, helping you dive deeper into the city's rich history and vibrant public art scene.
Explore more of Toronto's artistic landscape with this comprehensive tool.
Art We Saw Today
Monument to Multiculturalism
The York Teamway
Superior
Dream House
Free Time
Snowm'n
Woodpecker Column
‘N’ gekaajig kidowog (My Elders Said)
Gchi-twaa-wendan Nibi (Honour the Water)
Campsite Founding – Simcoe Memorial
Untitled Mountain
Remembered Sustenance
The Poet, The Fever Hospital
Sun Life
The Pasture
Galleria
Our Game
The Original 6 Nations Peace Treaty: A Visual Healing Art Experience
Jacob's Ladder
Dog Fountain
Curtain Wall
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Francesco Perilli
Robert Houle
Douglas Coupland
Vong Paophanit & Claire Oboussier
Dean Drever
Fastwürms (Kim Kozzi, Dai Skuse)
Fastwürms (Kim Kozzi, Dai Skuse)
Tannis Nielsen
Brad Golden, Lynne Eichenberg
Anish Kapoor
Cynthia Short
Bernie Miller
Sorel Etrog
Joe Fafard
Santiago Calatrava
Edie Parker
Quentin "Que Rock" Commanda
Luis Jacob
Claude Cormier
Derek Bessant
Toronto City Hall
Here are a few of my favourite spots in the city to explore after our tour.
Toronto City Hall
Take in the trifecta of adjacent historical buildings of Old City Hall, City Hall and Osgoode Hall to experience our history and our political present
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Guild Park and the Scarborough Bluffs
Walk through a graveyard of preserved architectural features and the natural beauty of this sandy escarpment
This former brick factory is now the home of a scenic nature preserve and trails, environmental education hub and farmers market and cafe
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Kensington Market and Chinatown (West)
Explore the eclectic shops, vibrant street art, and global food stalls in this historic and multicultural neighborhood
Walk through the pedestrian-only cobblestone streets of this restored Victorian industrial area, filled with galleries and boutiques
Toronto's largest public park, featuring hiking trails, diverse vegetation, a lakefront, and the famous cherry blossoms
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A tranquil escape from the downtown core, offering stunning skyline views and parkland perfect for a post-tour bike ride.
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You haven't seen the city until you've visited its neighbourhoods and old villages. My favourites include Roncesvalles, Bloor West, Mount Pleasant, The Beaches, Leslieville and Riverdale
Explore the historic splendour of this castle in the city, complete with secret tunnels, towers, and beautiful gardens.
The Old Mill and Humber River Trail
Grab afternoon tea at the historic Old Mill then walk along a centuries old trading route down the Humber Trail to Lake Ontario
Canada's only urban national park offers incredible biodiversity and peaceful escapes just within city limits.
Biidaasige Park and Ookwemin Minising
A newer addition to the city's green space, perfect for relaxing and seeing how new developments integrate public art.