Toronto urban Gems TORONTO walking guides by local author Nathalie Prezeau

Follow the guide! The Toronto blogger's guides include self-guided TORONTO WALKS for the curious minds, filled with photos, tips, urban gems and suggestions for nearby cafés, bakeries and other decadent places along the stroll.

Toronto author Nathalie Prezeau thinks there's always a way.

Local author's FIVE FAVOURITE new urban sights around Church Street, including the Yonge Street Linear Parks.

Then and Now Series: Around Church-Wellesley Village

Nathalie's urban stroll around Church Street, 12 years later. Includes her top-5 favourite new urban sights + BEFORE and AFTER shots taken 12 years apart.

Winter Wonders at RBG: The magic is worth the trip (with or without kids!)

Winter Wonders at RBG: Christmas lights for all ages!

Is it worth making the trip to Burlington near Hamilton to see the Winter Wonders at the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG)? YES! Multicoloured plains, lantern forests, luminous marshes... the settings are truly enchanting.

TOP-10 tips for enjoying fall colours around Don Mills Trail by local author

10 TIPS for making the most of your walk around Don Mills Trail

Don Mills paved trail is lined with tall trees forming a leafy canopy for 3 km.

Winter time at Evergreen Brick Works

Evergreen Brick Works and its markets during winter time. How delightful!

Toronto's Islands Transformation: When outdoor art binds a unique carless community

The urban oasis Ward's Island overlooking Toronto's cityscape. A unique carless neighbourhood off Ward's Ferry.

Urban treasures around Old Montreal and Griffintown (Walk for the curious minds)

A new 7-km walk by author Nathalie Prézeau, for the curious minds who want to explore Old Montreal and Griffintown!

A hidden local forest near Riverdale Park East, for a cool spring stroll

There's a hidden lilac forest near Riverdale Park East!

Perfect St.Patrick's Day weekend WALK: Albatros Pub + loop around Colonel Samuel Smith Park in Etobicoke

Remember St Patrick's Day 2020? Days before, as the word was out that everything would soon close, I had to rush to take photos of the...

First STEPS first: Walking around the block after watching Netflix... (or building habits)

First steps first. How author of walking guides Nathalie Prezeau intends to embrace good habits.

Neighbourhood walk and shopping for the procrastinators on Roncesvalles Avenue

Roncesvalles Avenue, always a good bet for last-minute gift shopping + a foodie's delight + access to a beach walk at