The Toronto Islands
Located downtown and easily accessed via a 15-minute ferry ride, the group of islands collectively known as the Toronto Islands is a great escape from the busy city. Originally formed […]
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Doors Open Toronto 2014 – Part 2
For this year’s Doors Open event, I visited six buildings in the city. In the first post, we looked at a church, historic jail, and heritage lumbermill. Here are the […]
Doors Open Toronto 2014 – Part 1
Every year for one weekend in May, the Doors Open event in Toronto is an opportunity to explore some of the most architecturally, culturally, and historically important buildings in the […]
Barnet Marine Park
Barnet Marine Park is located on at the site of a former logging community along the south shore of Burrard Inlet. It is the only salt-water beach in Burnaby, and […]
Wandering Vancouver
Most would agree that Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. And while it does not have the excitement and vibrancy of a supercity such as […]
Don Valley Urban Hike
During a short two-week trip to Toronto I still managed to squeeze in a few hikes. Quite different from the typical trails and dramatic views of Hong Kong, these treks […]
Balls Falls Conservation Area
My inaugural blog post from Canada! A quick two-week trip to Toronto means a pause in Hong Kong hiking, but the cold and snow of a Canadian winter shouldn’t prevent […]
Flickr 100 Strangers – 13/100 Henry
Henry is an 83-year old master baker. I met him at the 400 Market in Innisfil, just south of Barrie, where he was in charge at the strudel stand. He […]
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