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Aga Khan Museum And Ismaili Centre A new addition to the Toronto architectural landscape, the Aga Khan Museum. The striking white granite building was designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki and was opened in September 2014.  Right next door to the museum on the same piece of property sits the Ismaili Centre. Designed by Charles…

THE BEACHES Officially, it’s “The Beach”. But colloquially, it is and always will be “The Beaches” – which is more accurate if you ask me, since there are 3 beaches in this stretch of the Toronto waterfront – Woodbine Beach, Kew Beach and Balmy Beach.  No matter what you call it, it’s one of the…

CROTHERS WOODS One of the most peaceful places I know in Toronto If you’re looking to get away from the city but don’t have the time or transportation to head very far away Crothers Woods is a great place to check out. This beautiful parkland area covers over 50 hectares of natural beauty in the…

CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION The Canadian National Exhibition is the annual event that signals the end of summer in Toronto. As Canada’s largest annual fair it’s the place for all the usual fair trappings – midway rides, stuffed characters and junk food galore. The spinning lights are a great chance to catch some long exposure light…

DVP Rainbow Tunnel On the Moccasin Trail A familiar sight to anyone who travels Northbound on the Don Valley Parkway, this cheerful mural was first created in the ’70s by Norwegian mural artist Berg Johnson, aka ‘“Caretaker of Dreams”, in memory of a friend who died. He was actually arrested several times over the years…

PARK DRIVE RESERVATION Park Drive Reservation lands are tucked away in Rosedale under the Glen Road bridge. This short but beautiful trail is a place I visit often. You can access the trail from Mt. Pleasant Rd. at Roxborough Dr. or via Milkman’s Lane near Craigleigh Gardens. It is a part of the Beltline Trail…