In the Eastern Ontario, the Northumberland Hills put on a country billboard show year round – here is a sample early  fall edition from 2014. By contrast, In Toronto the changing of city’s mood, aspirations and style can be seen in the posters  scattered throughout the boroughs as they change through the year. These  commercial messages …
Web development and other  duties have this photo buff returning to West End Toronto a little more often in 2015. And it does not take long to enjoy an afternoon in Bloor West Village markets. It also helps that February’s cold and frigid weather are backing off their biting extremes. So as expected, fruit and vegetables …
Spring is definitely in the air in HighPark despite the overnight snow and freezing rain. In fact, the last 6 weeks of Winter have been marked by constant Winter Weather Advisories including blistering cold winds. The only consolation is that Toronto has not gotten the double whammy of tons of snow as well as bitter cold …
Nearly fifty years ago, your PixofToronto editor took part in a city wide track and field meet while in 3rd grade as part of the St. Ambrose Grade School Team. The memories are still vivid. Barely finishing in the 800m, but helping to win the 400M relay race and sailing long in the broad jump. …
Okay its bitterly cold going on forever – where you can find warmth, balmy temperatures and floral abundance for free in TO? Of course at Allen Gardens on Carleton just east of Yonge. And if you hurry before January 12th last day you will catch the gorgeous, not-to-be-missed Allen Gardens Christmas Show. Here is what …
One of the delights of the Caribana Fest is the featured crafts of West Indian design. Yes, swinging to Bands Music and catching the parade of beauties is very fine indeed. But this set of images will feature the rich and provocative designs to be seen at Caribana. First, a tip of the hat to …
From Cobourg to Brighton along the Lake Ontario Shore, apple orchards abound. And in Spring time they put on a Blossom Show that confirms Summer time is is marching right in. So Colborne ON, smack dab in the middle of this Apple corridor, puts on an Apple Blossom Tyme festival to beat the band wagon. …
I got to visit Vicki’s House yesterday and was blow away by the beauty to be found at her place: Click on any image to see it enlarged If you recognize Vicki’s House, send an identifying photo to ye Editor and win your choice of a Nikon Coolpix 950 or 8 web pages for your …
Roncesvalles Street in the West End stretching from just below Bloor to King Streets has had to endure more construction anguish via the TTC and the City then perhaps any other streets in Toronto with the possible exceptions of St.Clair West and Eglington Ave West. Ye Editor knows the Sheppard East and Parliament and Queeen …
Summer Photo Contests in Canada This summer there are dozens of photo contests throughout Canada and the World. Our selections emphasize contests that are free for entry, have judging and not online votes as as the final arbitrer, and have some prizes for the winners. In addition, all of the contests post the winning photos …
One of the attractions of the Apple Blossom Festival in Colborne ON is the reappearance like flower blossoms of the classic cars and trucks at the various Shows and Festivals throughout Ontario. And hidden in the valleys, farmyards, and cottages of South Eastern Ontario are some real beauties. Here is a favorite a look back …
Blooms mean spring and Eastern Ontario’s Lilac Festival is a celebration of the Blooms of Spring. And if you missed the Lilac festival, the upcoming Apple Blossom Tyme Festival in Coborne is more than worthy as a Spring time outing of family fun and shopping for Antiques, Art, or just kids fun. And the flower …
If you are architecturally inclined,  city history interested and a budding photography buff, then Open Doors is the pace to be this Spring  for the weekend  of May 28th and 29th . The city has managed to pry open the doors to vital historical, business, and religious building and sites in and  around Toronto. Many are in …
Last year Janes Walk in Toronto and much of Eastern Ontario had to endure rain. This year Jane has walked right into a computer nerd directly related to Murphy: Hopefully the problem will be resolved before the weekend because it looks like after a soggy April, Sunny is on order for the Janes Walk weekend. …
If ye readers got a chance to go to the Maple Syrup Festival in Warkworth ON this past weekend not only was there a great pancake and syrup feast to be had at the Sugarbush, but also another outstanding Spirit of the Hills Art Show to feast your eyes on the so-fine diorama by Clive …
Looking for March Weekend family fun? Consider the  Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival in Easter Ontario just below Rice lake. This year is the 25th anniversary festival celebrations and it appears the county and township have pulled out all the stops to making the weekend celebrations, Saturday and Sunday March 12-13, a fun time for …
Janes Walk is looking for  leaders and walkers for May 7-8th across Toronto and Canada. Some of the walks scheduled for GTA Janes Walk is the best idea for Spring since bread got combined with peanut butter and jelly. Its a chance to explain or find out about the social history and environment geography of …
The end of Fall is near. Fall’s Color Tango with the Wind and Winter This year Fall has lasted longer for some trees and brushes. Sumac, that last year had lost all color by Thanksgiving, are still clinging to some saucy hues. Despite the colder evenings , the drenching rains and trees whipped by nasty …
If you have not been there in awhile, Edwards Gardens has changed dramatically – especially around the lodge at the North entrance to the gardens. If it is official Spring in Toronto [ the beginning of June] you will need this guide to get to the Scottish Dancing each Tuesday in June. Here is some of what …
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Buskers and I have a number of things in  common. PixofToronto is free; and Busker performances are mostly free … well ScotiaBank seems to be double dipping – doing a charity blitz [Epilepsy Foundation this year] and leaving the Buskers begging for bread. I beg for bread but in Web development – PixofToronto is one …