Places we have been.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

On Foot around Downtown Toronto

The William Lyon Mackenzie house. He was the first mayor of the city in 1834. He was born in Scotland and came to Upper Canada in 1820. He became a prominent radical journalist and first elected to the assembly in 1828.

Live band performance at the Dundas Square during the Music Festival.

Outside Eaton Center. This talented artist using his chalks draws images on the ground.


Along Dundas Street West, international restaurants lined next to each other. A clear picture of Toronto's diversity.




More international restaurants along Dundas St. west.

The Art Gallery of Toronto undergoing a transformation and will be opened on November 17. More details in their website http://www.ago.net/

Very interesting Pub along Dundas St. West



One of the galleries along Dundas.






Part of China Town along Dundas St. West

Mouth-watering tropical fruits at the China Town: Guava, Lansones,Mango and ripe Jackfruit.

more fruits at the China Town



During the 1920s, it was known as the Jewish Market. Today, you can sense the city's rich, multicultural mix, obvious in the shops packed with goods from Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South America and Asia. A visit to Kensington is like a sensory trip around the world. It's also a treasure trove of vintage and second hand clothing shops, tucked in among eclectic restaurants and cafés.





Visit their website for more information http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=11&l=1

One of those sight-seeing buses running around the city. I spotted it at the corner of Front and Yonge Sts.


At the PATH (underground concourse)

This shop sells items made of paper, really unique and beautiful.


Football fever is on! One of the many food courts at the underground concourse. I didn't realise that there are so many football fanatics here. The place is equipped with huge TV screens showing the European Football matches. They even hang a set of European flags. During my walks around the city, I have seen cars carrying their respective european flags.

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