Looking up for art deco

It always pays to look up! Otherwise I might have missed these wonderful lampposts and the detail on that building. Hope you're got a wonderful weekend ahead of you - it's starting to get cold in Canada. I think a cozy weekend bundled up at home is in order! For more skies, take a look at Skywatch.

Canada Permanent details

Here's a look at the details of the entrance to the Canada Permanent building. It's beautiful!

Art deco bank

The Canada Permanent Building is a beautiful example of Art Deco architecture. Unfortunately we couldn't go into the lobby of this bank for better pictures. But I got a sneaky photo from the outside looking in - enjoy! For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

Victory in black and white

More art deco details on the Victory Building. I love the simplicity of art deco, and those wonderful designs on the windows lend themselves well to black and white.

Past, present, future

I found this mural depicting Toronto (and other cities) through the ages inside the Sterling Tower. I love the mix of old-timey and modern mixed together here - especially the satellites in the sky! This mural was part of the Art Deco tour I recently took part in, unfortunately I don't remember all the history behind this work of art, but it's pretty special. For more murals, take a look at Monday Mural.

Details in relief

I recently did a walking tour of downtown Toronto which focused on art and architecture from the art deco period. The old Bank of Nova Scotia building on King Street is a beautiful example of the period which luckily has been preserved. Each of these reliefs depicts a mythological character. So many of Toronto's historic buildings have been torn down to make way for newer and modern structures, but I'm glad this one and others were saved. I'll have more from the tour for you this week.

Reflecting at sunset

This beautiful scene comes to you from the G. Ross Lord Park which is near my home in Toronto. The water you see here is overflow from the Don River, there is actually a dam in the distance that I wanted to visit, but I couldn't figure out how to access it through the trails. Maybe next time. Until then, you can enjoy this reflection and others at Weekend Reflections.

Serene scene

A beautiful fall scene on the waterfront. Hope you have something great planned for this weekend! I'm glad Friday is finally here. For more skies, take a look at Skywatch.

That guy: part two

As promised, here's another look at That Guy. You'll find him on Cumberland Street, near the Yorkville shopping area. I scoured the internet and found a little more information about him and his creator, artist William McElcheran. Apparently, "that guy" is also known as "the businessman"; you can find different incarnations of him in cities around Canada and even the world! I'd love to see his incarnation in Pisa, I wonder if VP could be persuaded to venture over there and show us a shot?

PS: Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers. Eat some stuffing for me!

Flying high

You can find a Sheraton in almost any big city. I liked the way this sign looked with the flags flying above it though - it made the sign a bit more special. From left to right you have the Canadian flag, the American flag, the flag of Ontario and I am guessing that the blue one is the Sheraton's brand flag. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

That guy

I thought I had shown you this guy before in another location, but I can't seem to find it! In any case, apparently you can find him at a few different places around the city. This sighting was at the Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto.

TRANSAC

You'll find the Toronto Australia New Zealand  Club near the intersection of Bathurst and Bloor. Their mission is to promote music and the arts within the community. This location is mainly home to community theater performances and local musical acts, but they'll rent out the space to anyone with a cause and the money. I found the mural on the backside of the building interesting and colorful. For more murals, check out the Monday Mural blog.

Old reflected in the new

I'm not sure what the name of this glass building is, but you'll find it on the corner on Queen and James downtown. It's in one of the few areas of Toronto where the older architecture has survived. Hope you're having a fantastic weekend! For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

Last round

I had to get in one last shot of the golf course where I played my last round of the Canadian season. The fall colors were fantastic back in late October. The temps were pretty warm for that time of year, some brave fellows were even out in shorts - not me though! 

 

Happy Friday! Hope you have big plans for this weekend. For more skies, take a look at Skywatch.

Crying out!

For crying out loud, can't you tone it down? These birds can sure make some noise. But I liked the way this looks in black and white. Hope you do too!