Old City Hall, and new.

This week: MEET EARLY for Jane’s Walk along the DON!

But first, about last week:

A short walk was what I had in mind. So I figured: where better to see some terrific gargoyles and admire an old Toronto building… than Old City Hall?

Well, it was an enjoyable walk. And we spent a tiny bit of time admiring the gorgeous old building. And then everyone went their own way. We all had stuff to do, and I needed to be in a rush ticket lineup before 11:00. Let’s just say that I know it wasn’t the best of plans. Sorry about that!

On the other hand, we had some bright, fresh air, and saw some new things. And I went back afterwards, to give the ol’ hall a real look-around!

Have a look:

Trinity Bellwoods’ future cherry blossoms (soon)

Sikh Khalsa day festivity at Nathan Philips Square, City Hall – we all had a look around here later, but separately! (Some enjoyed lunch there!) I was sorry to miss the parade, this year. Bad timing.

Terry, Anna, Ros, Elizabeth on new City Hall deck, admiring old City Hall

Old City Hall – 1889

Elizabeth and I went to see the video installation across the street. This is Khayaal at TD bank video window (Queen-Bay) by Tazeen Qayyum (the Urdu script means care, thought, attentiveness to others). It’s lovely.

An hour later, my rush opera tickets obtained, I went back to Old City Hall so I could share a few photos with you. I took a few dozen, so will just share a few, Here is the clock tower with gargoyles

Old City Hall around the front door

Old City Hall includes mythological creatures, too.

Old City Hall more faces around the front door

Old City Hall – love the lettering above the east side archway

Old City Hall north driveway in – beautiful gate

Old City Hall west side, doorway light fixtures

After all that fun, here’s a shot of my tasty Ginger soup for lunch.

And… another Hymy Syed labyrinth! This one, at Grange Park. Yes, I enjoyed a bit of sunshine before my opera. It was a good day!

THIS WEEK, an EARLY MEETING!
Sunday 05 May 2019:

Meet at 8:30 a.m. In the lobby of the West End YMCA.

Yes, this is an early meet-up time! We’re joining a Jane’s Walk along the Don River! We’ll take transit east, and then a different route home, later. If you want to have a preview online, here’s the Jane’s Walk Facebook listing. Please dress for any weather! Washroom breaks… at beginning and end of that two-hour walk, so watch the morning tea-intake! 🙂

This Jane’s Walk is about two hours in length. It ends relatively near the Brickworks site. So we might decide to stroll in there for a coffee break, and then catch their shuttle bus to the subway.

COMING RIGHT UP:

Soon: tulips in the Riverdale Farm ravine, murals on Rogers Road, celebrations at Fort York, Doors Open Toronto visits, and a look around 401 Richmond (including the rooftop garden).

Up ahead: gargoyles, historical houses, parks, art fairs, forests, and rivers. Maybe afternoon strawberry tea, on the island. Walking adventures ahead!

Feel free to bring a friend along to share our walks around Toronto.

Are you just finding WestWalking for the first time?!

Welcome. You really should walk with us!

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