BlogTO had promoted a Day of Dead march on 2nd November, starting at Spadina and Fort York at noon. It was a grey and miserable day but a few of us went to see what was up. What we found at that location at noon was a few other photographers standing around in a sheltered spot wondering if anything was happening. At 12:20 we started to leave – and that is when a group of about maybe 20 people dressed like the men below showed up. But half of them were carrying advertisements for Westjet. It was just a publicity stunt. Boo to BlogTO for promoting it as an event.
It has been a long time since I was in that neighbourhood with a camera so perhaps a short walk around would be a good idea. The new Canoe Landing Centre is taking shape at the corner of Fort York Blvd and Brunel Court.
below: The view from Fort York Blvd
below: The view from Canoe Landing Park. The centre also includes includes two elementary schools, Bishop Macdonell Catholic and Jean Lumb Public Schools, and a day care centre.
below: Making use of the park on a grey Saturday afternoon.
below: Douglas Coupland’s red canoe art installation is still there, jutting out over the top of the hill.
below: One of the views from the canoe, cars entering the canyon of highrise glass & steel condos along the Gardiner Expressway.
below: Working hard at the library at the corner of Bathurst and Fort York.
below: Bathurst Street as it crosses the railway tracks.
below: Chill! Stay warm until next time!
as I walk Toronto 