Here are some pictures I took during a walk through some of Toronto's neighbourhoods. I'm sure a few of these neighbourhoods have been well documented on this forum, but I thought I'd share anyways......
The University of Toronto, established in 1827, is one of Canada's most prestigious universities (it's no McMaster, however!
). The campus is located downtown, and it is just a couple of kilometres from the financial district. I would really recommend visiting the campus if you find yourself in Toronto; the campus is home to many impressive and historical buildings.
Trinity College, University of Toronto.
Soldiers' Tower, completed in 1924 to commemorate members of the university who served in the World Wars.
Eat your heart out, Notre Dame, Michigan, USC, Ohio State, et al........this is how Canada does university football. Varsity Stadium is home to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The stadium seats a whopping 5,000 people (all on the east side of the stadium), which most Canadian universities would struggle to fill. The quality of football is pretty good, and it feeds our professional league (CFL), but university culture in Canada is pretty weak compared to the States. Sports teams, for the most part, are very poorly supported (high school crowds in the States, particularly in the South, would put Canadian university crowds to shame), and I often find that there is a disconnect between Canadian universities and their host cities, provinces, students, and alumni compared to the States.
The rear facade of the Ontario Legislative Building in Queen's Park (Ontario Provincial Government). It is located on U of T's property, and the government has a 999 year lease agreement with the university at $1 per year.....why can't I lease that amount of land in downtown Toronto for $1? The building was completed in 1893.
Back to the university's buildings.....
University College, University of Toronto. It was originally opened in 1858, and it was the university's first permanent building.
1 Spadina Crescent is a U of T building located in a roundabout of Spadina Avenue. I managed to spot a retro streetcar (1951, I think).
We're heading down Spadina into Chinatown. Apparently, James Earl Ray stayed at the Waverly while hiding out after the shooting of Martin Luther King, Jr.. It was opened in 1900, and today it seems to house some monthly residents and transients.
Spadina Avenue and Chinatown.
Kensington Market. For those who may not know, it used to be known as the Jewish Market, as over 60,000 Jewish immigrants settled here in the 1920's and 30's. Today, it's an eclectic collection of shops (new/vintage clothing, meat, fish, produce, cheeses, bars, music clubs, bistros, etc.), and it attracts a pretty wide range of people (including A LOT of hipsters).
Chinatown is adjacent to the Kensington neighbourhood.
Pretty typical homes around Kensington and Chinatown area.
Now we're in the Bloor/Yorkville area. The Windsor Arms Hotel (1927) is located in Yorkville just off of Bloor Street. It's a luxury boutique hotel that apparently hosts celebrities during the Film Festival (and at other times, I'm sure); attached condos go for $2,500,000 - $8,000,000.
Bloor Street, otherwise known as the Fifth Avenue of Toronto. It is obviously on a much smaller scale, and while the architecture is not in the same league as New York's, there are some gems. It is home to all of the usual luxury brands if you're into that kind of thing.
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
The Royal Conservatory of Music (one of my favourite buildings in Toronto).
A parting skyline shot.
Thanks for looking! Take care.
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