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Toronto, CANADÀ 2024.
Front Street West is one of the main east-west thoroughfares in downtown Toronto, renowned for being the location of most of the city's iconic landmarks and a major transportation hub.
Central Function: The street serves as the central spine of the city's entertainment, convention, and sports district, located just north of Lake Ontario.
Key Landmarks: The western section of Front Street is home to some of Toronto's most famous structures:
The CN Tower.
The Rogers Centre (retractable roof stadium).
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
Union Station (Canada's primary rail station and transit hub).
Historical Significance: The street originally ran along the shore of Lake Ontario before large land reclamation projects in the 19th century moved the waterfront back. Many historic buildings (like the St. Lawrence Market) are located on the street's eastern stretch.
Toronto, CANADÀ 2024.
University Avenue is a grand north-south thoroughfare in downtown Toronto, designed as a wide, ceremonial boulevard that serves as the city's main civic and medical axis.
Civic Design: It is known for its wide central median and formal layout, intended to emulate state and civic avenues in other great cities. It is lined with statues, monuments, and flags.
Institutional Corridor: The avenue runs from Front Street, through the city's financial core, up to Queen's Park. Along its route, it hosts:
Finance: The Financial District (at the south end).
Medicine: Many of Toronto's major research and teaching hospitals (the "medical corridor").
Education/Government: The University of Toronto (near the north end) and the Ontario Legislature (at Queen's Park).
Key Landmarks: It includes the Campbell House (a historic landmark), the courts, and the Osgoode Hall building. The avenue transitions into Queen's Park Crescent at the north end, circling the Parliament building.
A quiet, winding path leads up toward the Meeting House at Riverdale Farm in Toronto. The last of the autumn leaves glow in gold and orange, clinging to branches and gathering along the split-rail fence. The hillside is layered with colour, and the historic wood-sided building appears through the trees, almost hidden. One of those soft November moments when the city feels like a countryside retreat.
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A fall afternoon outside the Beacher Café — a long-time local spot tucked into the Beaches along Queen Street East. The golden leaves, warm tones, and quiet street capture that classic East End calm between seasons.
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The University of Toronto (U of T) is one of the world's leading research and learning institutions. Founded in 1827, it's known for its academic excellence and global influence, especially in fields like medicine, law, and social sciences. The university has been a pioneer in many fundamental discoveries, such as the development of insulin and the first practical electron microscope. With a collegiate system similar to the University of Oxford, U of T offers a unique academic and social experience. Its campuses, located in St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough, blend historic buildings with modern facilities. Many of its alumni have received prestigious honors, including Nobel Prizes. The university is characterized by its rich cultural diversity and a dynamic environment.
Sunnybrook Park, Toronto – Autumn colours frame a rustic farmhouse beneath a brilliant blue sky. A timeless scene of seasonal beauty in one of Toronto’s most serene natural spaces.
The small peak-roofed bungalow at 5 Macpherson Avenue — just west of Yonge Street in Toronto’s Rosedale–Summerhill neighbourhood — stands out for its charm and resilience
amid the city’s changing skyline.
In 2014, Greenhouse Juice Co. opened its first storefront here, transforming the modest house into a vibrant corner for fresh-pressed energy in the heart of historic Toronto. A neighbour once told them the building had previously served as the studio of the late Canadian artist Arnaud Maggs, adding a creative layer to its story.
Relaxing at Toronto’s HT0 Park, the city’s first urban beach. Bright yellow umbrellas and colourful Muskoka chairs line the sand, offering a playful retreat right on the waterfront with a view of the islands beyond. A calm reminder that the city always leaves room for shoreline escapes.
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In Being who we inherently desire to become we grow past failure from strength to strength ..
Quotes Mrs Happy Face
Queens Toronto
A vibrant cookie truck parked on Robert Street, set against a mural-covered brick wall. Roses, stars, and bold colours create a lively backdrop, turning this Toronto street corner into a mix of sweets and street art. Robert Street Cookies.
Photo by Ashley L Duffus – Portfolio: www.agreatcapture.com
Countdown to Christmas at Toronto’s Distillery District – Festive Market Lights and Historic Architecture
A single golden maple leaf rests on the forest floor in Glendon Forest, Toronto. Captured in warm autumn light, it marks the quiet shift of seasons beneath the canopy.
At Bayview and Lawrence in Toronto, the curve of the road mirrors the turning of the season. A school bus glides past trees edged in gold and green, sunlight bright against the calm of a weekday afternoon. The church spire in the distance rises over the quiet rhythm of the city, where everyday movement meets a touch of autumn grace.
Toronto, CANADÀ 2024.
The CN Tower is an iconic symbol of the city of Toronto and one of the world's most famous structures. Built in 1976, standing at 553.3 meters tall, it was the world's tallest freestanding tower for over three decades. Originally designed for telecommunications, it quickly became a major tourist attraction with millions of visitors annually. One of its main draws is the observation deck, which offers a spectacular view of the city and Lake Ontario. It also features a revolving restaurant, the 360 Restaurant, and an exhilarating experience called EdgeWalk, which allows thrill-seekers to walk on the exterior ledge. The structure, which illuminates the Toronto skyline with changing colors, is an unmistakable landmark on the city's horizon.
Looking out toward Lake Ontario from beneath the sweeping concrete arches of the Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools pavilion at Woodbine Beach in Toronto. The modernist curves frame the shoreline beautifully, blending urban design with the calm of the waterfront.
Toronto, CANADÀ 2024
Yonge-Dundas Square is a dynamic public plaza and event space located at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas streets in downtown Toronto. It is one of the busiest and most brightly lit areas of the city.
Function and Design: The square was constructed in the early 2000s to revitalize the area and was designed as a modern gathering space, similar to major plazas in other cities. It is surrounded by large electronic screens and neon billboards.
Activity: The square is a hotspot for public events, film festivals, free summer concerts, markets, and demonstrations. Its intersection is one of the city's busiest pedestrian crossings.
Key Location: It is located directly across from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and is adjacent to the large Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall. Its location on Yonge Street (a historically vital Toronto thoroughfare) cements it as a key commercial and transit hub (with the Dundas subway station).
A friendly ghost catching the late-day light in Kensington Market — glowing between shadow and sun.
📍Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario
Ashley L Duffus / A Great Capture
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Ashley L Duffus / A Great Capture
A bright afternoon scene at The Well in downtown Toronto, showing multi-level walkways and storefronts beneath a large curved glass canopy. Sunlight filters through the lattice structure onto the brick buildings, with Arcadia Earth, Indigo, and Shoppers visible along the concourse.
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To pretend rather than to be true is to live int eh shadows rather than stand in the sun to create a shadow .. Quote by Patricia Bechthold .... Toronto Street Scape e s
A quiet mid-November moment at Riverdale Farm — the wooden fences looping through the paddocks, the last of the autumn colour clinging to the trees, and the city feeling just a little slower for a minute.
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Toronto, CANADÀ 2024
The CN Tower is a 553.3-meter (1,815-foot) communications and observation landmark that dominates the Toronto skyline and was, at one point, the world's tallest free-standing structure.
Observation Decks: The tower offers visitors multiple ways to experience the city from above:
LookOut Level: Located at 346 meters (1,136 feet), this deck offers a 360-degree view through floor-to-ceiling windows and includes the famous Glass Floor, where visitors can look straight down.
SkyPod: A separate elevator ascends to 447 meters (1,465 feet), offering an even farther view that, on a clear day, can extend over 160 km (100 miles) all the way to Niagara Falls and New York state.
EdgeWalk (Thrill Attraction): For thrill-seekers, the EdgeWalk allows visitors to walk, hands-free and harnessed, around the 5-foot (1.5 meter) wide exterior ledge of the main restaurant roof.
Defining View: From the CN Tower, one can appreciate the entire scale of the city, the contrast between the Financial District skyscrapers, and the vastness of Lake Ontario.
One of the farm’s beautiful cows, caught mid-lick while resting in the leaves. A soft, peaceful moment that pairs with the wider paddock scene from Part I.
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Evening light drifts north along Yonge Street, washing Midtown in gold and violet. From the old industrial stacks at Davisville to the glass towers rising toward Eglinton, the city glows in layers — past, present, and what’s still taking shape.
Camera: Canon R
Lens: RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
Location: Toronto, Ontario — Yonge & Davisville
Photographer: Ashley L. Duffus / A Great Capture
Toronto, CANADÀ 2024
Kensington Market is a unique Toronto neighbourhood, known for its bohemian atmosphere, vintage shops, vibrant murals, and deeply multicultural character.
History and Character: After being a predominantly Jewish area in the early 20th century, the Market became home to successive waves of immigrants (including Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian communities). This ethnic blend gives it an eclectic and tolerant character.
Atmosphere: The neighbourhood is distinct from the rest of Toronto. It is one of the few areas where single-family homes were converted into retail shops, lacking large chain stores. It is filled with thrift shops, street art, fresh food vendors, and small specialty restaurants.
Key Event: Kensington is famous for its "Pedestrian Sundays" celebrations, when the streets are closed to vehicular traffic and transform into an open space for street performers, musicians, and pedestrians.
A quiet corner of Harbour Square Park in Toronto, where a small set of stone steps rests by the lake under a canopy of early-fall leaves. The warm evening light brings out the texture in the stone and foliage, capturing an everyday moment of calm along the city’s waterfront.
Photographed on September 26, 2025.
Toronto, CANADÀ 2024
The Prenup Pub is a popular European-style beer hall and pub located in the heart of Toronto. It's well-known for its extensive selection of international beers, with over 70 taps featuring Belgian and German brews. The establishment, situated in a historic building, is characterized by a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with a large patio perfect for sunny days. Its food menu focuses on classic pub fare with a European twist, including dishes like schnitzels, mussels, and a variety of poutines. The pub's unusual name is a nod to the personal history of one of the owners. The Prenup Pub is a favorite spot for both nearby University of Toronto students and local beer enthusiasts alike.
Toronto, CANADÀ 2024
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (also known as the Parliament Building) is the seat of government for the province of Ontario, Canada's most populous province. It is located at the heart of Queen's Park in downtown Toronto.
Architecture and Design: The building was completed in 1893 and is a prominent example of the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style, characterized by its rough, pink sandstone masonry and semicircular arches. The massive design gives it an air of stability and significance.
Key Location: The building sits in the centre of Queen's Park Crescent, a ring-shaped avenue at the north end of University Avenue. It is situated directly adjacent to the University of Toronto, underscoring the importance of politics and education in the area.
Function: It is where the 124 elected members (Members of Provincial Parliament or MPPs) for the province of Ontario meet to debate and enact legislation.
A burst of colour tucked into a quiet Cabbagetown laneway — a blue jay and butterfly surrounded by coneflowers and summer blooms. I found this mural while wandering the neighbourhood, and the details stopped me in my tracks: the warm greens, the sweep of the jay’s feathers, and the soft gradient in the petals. A little reminder of how much life you can find painted onto the everyday.
Artist signature: Chris P, ’25.