Bata Shoe Museum, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. In 2006 the profile of the Bata Shoe Museum was raised when a pair of slippers worth about 160,000 was stolen from one of the exhibits. Happily, the jewel coated footwear was returned a short while later – the joke around town was that they were the wrong [...]
Evergreen On Red, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. This tree grows alongside a bright red brick wall, not far from City Hall, just off Bay Street. I actually took, this photo a while ago, before the leaves of the adjoining trees had come out. I think it makes for an interesting colour contrast in the picture.
Museum Station, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. Museum Station is probably the best looking stop on the Toronto subway line. Recently redone to reflect it’s namesake – The Royal Ontario Museum – The columns are a variety of totem poles, ancient Egyptian statues, and similar relics. Even the maps and signs reflect the museum motif.
St. Andrew’s Church, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. This Church, one of the oldest Presbyterian congregations in Canada, opened in 1876, replacing an earlier building in use from 1830. According to the church web site (http://www.standrewstoronto.org/church_info.htm), the building is a mix of North American sandstone, stone, and granite, coupled with imported granite from Aberdeen, Scotland. It’s [...]
Garbage Day, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. The City of Toronto has distributed special plastic bins for all types of garbage collection – green for organics, black for garbage, and blue for recycling. They’re actually relatively handy, provided the racoons stay out of the organics bin, though many of the row and town house residents complain [...]
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