Red tree

The beauty of the leaves and the side effect of all those trees!
photo: uptown Toronto in autumn, November 2009 by WH

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My view of Toronto: Tree of life

Spotted in the concrete alley – a tree of life.
photo: Dundas Street West neighbourhood, July 2009 by WH

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Autumn colours

The beautiful colours of autumn – my favourite season in Ontario.
photo: Allen Gardens, Toronto October 2009 by WH

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My view of Toronto – out of the alley

I like how the artist worked around the window – so that although its right in the middle of the creature, it doesn’t distract from the amorphous blob and his tasty treat.

Surrounded by tags, I like the energy of the train coming out of the wall.
Both images: alley grafitti, Toronto, July 2009 by WH

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Early morning, late night

Jet lag is a funny thing – it really does take over when you’ve returned from a long trip. At first you fight it, then you just have to accept that its in charge until you finally get over it and resume life on your time zone.
I’ve found it very interesting to be awake very early [...]

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My view of Toronto – Bloor & Keele part two

There is something very majestic about animals – and the grafitti artist(s) who created these may have taken liberty in their interpretation, but certainly the beauty and power is still there. These three are all part of a large wall space which has traditional grafitti script and these depictions from the wilderness. Seen at Bloor [...]

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N+D – Best Spas Toronto

When the going gets tough, the tough get scrubbed, steamed, massaged, wrapped, and anointed with essential oils. With specialized treatments ranging from hot stone massages, to seaweed facials, to full-body detox treatments, the perfect urbanista oasis doesn’t get better than these upscale spas. Ready, set, ahhh…

Stillwater Spa
Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Rd., 416-926-2389
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N+D – Harbourfront Centre

art: George Littlechild (currently part of ALTERNATION exhibition York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre)
The Lowdown – Located on the southern edge of the city on Lake Ontario, Harbourfront Centre offers up a myriad of artistic and cultural events every summer weekend. This weekend Planet Indigineous celebrates indigenous cultures and their unique contributions to the world through [...]

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My view of Toronto – Bloor & Keele

I’m a long admirer of grafitti art – seeking it out behind buildings and in alleys and occasionally in contemporary art galleries.  On this occasion I got a sneak peek into the creative side. I spotted the tools of the trade:

And more tools (missing the very strong aerosol scent of paint hanging heavy in the air) and carefully [...]

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N+D – Best Spas Toronto

When the going gets tough, the tough get scrubbed, steamed, massaged, wrapped, and anointed with essential oils. With specialized treatments ranging from hot stone massages, to seaweed facials, to full-body detox treatments, the perfect urbanista oasis doesn’t get better than these upscale spas. Ready, set, ahhh…

 

Shizen Spa at Pantages
Pantages Hotel Suites, 200 Victoria St., 416-367-1888
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The [...]

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