Neighbourhoods

Illuminite Photo Collection from our Photo Walks on Yonge St (Community Contributors)
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Illuminite Photo Collection from our Photo Walks on Yonge St (Community Contributors)

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Article and photo curation by Mike Simpson / Featured image collage by Sharon Chan and Kapadi Swapnil We had a blast despite the cold weather and snow when we hosted photo walks on Feb. 14, 15 and 22 in the downtown core for the ILLUMINITE festival with Downtown Yonge BIA. In this post we present…

Five Fun Activities and Places to Visit in Downtown Toronto (Yonge St, Eaton Centre, Old Town)
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Five Fun Activities and Places to Visit in Downtown Toronto (Yonge St, Eaton Centre, Old Town)

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Introduction As a lifelong resident of Toronto, there are some places that are classics that you just can’t miss if you are in the heart of the city – the Yonge Street corridor. In this article I will discuss some of my favourites both old and new. Starting off the list is the family and…

The Junction: Exploring a Historic and Vibrant Toronto Neighbourhood
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The Junction: Exploring a Historic and Vibrant Toronto Neighbourhood

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Interested in visiting this neighbourhood? We offer a walking tour and photo walk. Please read on for more about The Junction and local events. About The Neighbourhood The Junction is a walkable, unique neighbourhood in the west end of Toronto, just north of High Park. Its history and name is based on its location near…

Join our Summer Photo Walks and Guided tours of Iconic Toronto Spots and Neighbourhoods
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Join our Summer Photo Walks and Guided tours of Iconic Toronto Spots and Neighbourhoods

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Feature image photos by Mike Simpson aka @tdot_mike We’re excited to announce our first events of summer, ranging from casual photo walks to guided walking tours, taking place in some of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of the city. Events are co-hosted with our project Iconic Toronto and we often have special guest co-hosts. On the…

Your Guide to Contact Photo and Doors Open Toronto (Events and Tours in the City)
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Your Guide to Contact Photo and Doors Open Toronto (Events and Tours in the City)

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With the arrival of May it means a few things to Torontonians. First of all, spring makes a real appearance, after the chill and teases that appear from late March through April, and warmer weather heralds the beginning of event and festival season in Toronto. Though things will truly start cooking by June and July,…

Toronto People: Interview with Josh Matlow, Councillor and Mayoral Candidate 2023 Election
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Toronto People: Interview with Josh Matlow, Councillor and Mayoral Candidate 2023 Election

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Josh Matlow says he wants to be our arts champion and promote a strong Toronto rather than a strong mayor. In this discussion we talk about the arts, theatre scene, strong mayor powers and the relationship of Toronto and the province. Interview conducted by Mike Simpson with Josh Matlow, local councillor (Toronto-St Paul’s) and mayoral…

Photo Tours Get You Out and Exploring Toronto This Spring
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Photo Tours Get You Out and Exploring Toronto This Spring

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Spring is on the way. We eagerly await the mid point of March when puddle shooting season is in full swing. And we’re very excited to announce our spring photo walk lineup. Let’s get out and shoot! To get a head start on the season, we held a photo walk on Sunday Feb. 5 at…

Top 5 Spots for Fall Photography in Toronto, Canada
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Top 5 Spots for Fall Photography in Toronto, Canada

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You may be wondering, “Where can you shoot good fall photos?” If you are in the Toronto area, we have some recommendations for amazing fall photography spots within the downtown. There are so many wonderful fall photo opportunities in this amazing city.