as I walk Toronto

I’d heard that there were some Christmas lights brightening up the sky at Kew Beach.   What I didn’t know then was that this is now an annual tradition;  it was started by DeClute Real Estate in 2007.  Since there was still some daylight left, I started my walk at Woodbine Beach, a bit west of Kew.

below:  Small waves crash over the rocks at the shore.

below: Leuty Lifeguard Station closed up for the winter.

below: Ready to run

 

below:  Once I got to the Kew Beach boardwalk I discovered that there are other reminders that it is now December.   And what could be more appropriate than some Christmas decorations to add some cheer ? Pine and poinsettias on a bench.

below: Bright red ribbons tied around a small tree.

 

below: Shiny Christmas ornaments hanging from branches and a wreath on a tree trunk.

below: More signs that Christmas is soon –  Some of the trees along the bike path and boardwalk at Kew Beach have been decorated with Christmas lights.   As the daylight begins to fade, the Christmas lights become more noticeable.

below: Looking back towards the city as the sun goes down.

 

below: The mood and atmosphere of the beach changes as it gets dark outside.  The light shining on the Muskoka chairs highlights the pink and green colours and almost makes the chairs look translucent.

The lights remain until well into the New Year.  More information can be found on the Light Up the Beach website.