Public Art

Toronto Public Art and Architecture Photo Walks and Downtown Tours (Community Events)

Bytdotshots July 4, 2022August 4, 2022

We are pleased to announce our summer photo walk and walking tour event schedule. Our events present opportunities that combine creativity, city exploration and networking. Our walks, led by photographer and city enthusiast, Mike Simpson, take place in central Toronto, and explore culture, history, architecture and art. More than 300 participants have explored with Mike…

Toronto Public Art Photo Walk and Walking Tours

Bytdotshots June 11, 2022June 11, 2022

It’s very exciting to announce our first Iconic Toronto event of 2022. For 4 years we have led photo walk meetups as Tdot Shots. Now we are evolving to co-promote the events as Iconic Toronto. Interested in this photo walk and walking tour? You can buy a ticket at our new events site: Tdot Events…

Tdot Shots Photo Walks in Toronto (Graffiti Alley to CityPlace)

Bytdotshots July 25, 2021August 29, 2021

Are you interested in Tdot Shots photo walks? Comment on this Instagram post and subscribe to our newsletter if you’d like to join us next time. Walks are by invitation to our supporters and take place throughout the summer and fall. . In the IG post are some images from the walk last Sunday, July…

Building a Landmark: The Toronto Sign (Video by City of Toronto)

Bytdotshots December 19, 2020January 16, 2022

The Toronto sign is undeniably iconic. For years it has been front and centre as an integral part the spectacular City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square complex, Located just west of Old City Hall and Eaton Centre, and east of historic Osgoode Hall, the TORONTO sign beckons to tourists and locals alike. Many oblige, paying…

Toronto Public Art: Exploring Downtown Parks, Sculpture and Murals

ByDonna Chong November 20, 2020September 16, 2021

Toronto public art is at once beautiful and thought provoking and sometimes controversial. Often tied to development it tends to appear in areas with new buildings. Our writer Donna Chong explores some new and classic favourite public art works, between City Hall, the Financial district and Canary District. Read on for background on TO public art and a mini tour of each location.

Capturing Kindness During Crisis (Signs of the Times in Toronto)

Bytdotshots May 9, 2020September 21, 2021

Documenting Our Community and Covid-19 via Street Photography Article and images by Shawna Cohen aka @co.snaps Sleep while you still can, they told me. Kiss your career goodbye, they warned. Ah, the things you hear when you’re pregnant. Turns out, what I missed most after having a baby was simply brunching and wandering the city:…

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Toronto Public Art: Yonge St. Clair Mural by Artist Jerry Rugg aka birdO

Bytdotshots March 21, 2020September 24, 2021

This mural at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto was created by artist Jerry Rugg (aka “birdO”) in cooperation with StreetARToronto (StART) – an organization supporting street artists in the city. Location: 1 St. Clair East at Yonge St. (just a few steps from the St. Clair TTC subway station). The art has two aspects…

Iconic Toronto: A Transit Fan’s History of the TTC’s CLRV Streetcar

Bytdotshots March 7, 2020January 25, 2023

The Canadian Light Rail Vehicle (CLRV) has been a unique staple of Toronto for 40 years. They’ve rumbled across Toronto streets ever since September 30, 1979. Now, they are retired as of December 29th, 2019.

Toronto Light Festival at Distillery District (Winter Fun and Photo Ops)

ByDonna Chong January 30, 2020September 18, 2021

This year’s Toronto Light Festival is one of the best in recent years. If you’re looking for an evening of magical family fun head down to the beautiful, historic Distillery District to check out the Light Installations.