Urban gems around Charles Street, for Toronto's curious minds
This 30-min self-guided Toronto walk is the perfect complement to a visit to the ROM or the Gardiner Museum.
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TORONTO URBAN GEMS
Toronto Best Urban Strolls
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Mar 25
- 5 min
Toronto walk by the lake: around Lumière Light Exhibition in Trillium Park
Lumière Light Exhibition 2023 at Trillium Park
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Mar 8
- 5 min
Toronto walk for the March Break: around Greektown
This Toronto walk includes a stop at one of Toronto's best second-hand bookstores Re: Reading + hidden corridors with murals + honey balls.
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Toronto walk by the lake: around the Winter Stations
This Toronto walk includes the annual winter event Winter Stations + a boardwalk + great street art.
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jan 12
- 4 min
Being curious around Emmer Bakery
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The best sourdough bread + a funky little walk around Harbord Village.
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Oct 26, 2022
- 4 min
5 hidden gems... and a ROBO Café (around St. James Cathedral)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 5 cool urban gems around St. James Cathedral + new unattended ROBO Café.
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jul 3, 2022
- 3 min
An off-the-beaten track neighbourhood with a view!
The perfect combo of charming Supernova Coffee and a fantastic view of Toronto, in a 2.3-km walk in the east side of town!
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jul 2, 2022
- 3 min
The new hidden café in Riverside's Queen Garden Centre
The new piece of heaven in Riverside is Queen Garden Café at Queen Garden Centre. And they serve De Mello Coffee, my favourite roaster!
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jan 13, 2022
- 4 min
Evening walk... around Riverside
A bit of urban exploration in the "wild" around Riverside + hidden sculptures + decadent mini donuts!
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jan 2, 2022
- 3 min
Beautiful Ossington, inside (Delysées) and out (in the alleys)
An addition to my series of walks for food explorers: the new Delysées on Ossington Avenue, with adjacent lanes turned into open-air art gal
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
Around the world, in Riverdale
Another great combination for food explorers/walkers, all around Namwan Thai Cafe in Riverdale (East Chinatown).
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Oct 25, 2021
- 5 min
Walk around 401 Richmond and the Entertainment District
Three good reasons to get out of the house: an artsy hub + intriguing tubular design + a spectacular 45,000 sq-ft full colour parking lot..
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Oct 8, 2021
- 4 min
Walk around the South Liberty Trail
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Three good reasons to get out of the house: painted silos + red pigeons + artsy benches. (Note: This courtesy...
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Sep 3, 2021
- 3 min
Stroll around Delysées Luxury Desserts (Leslieville)
This 2.6 km walk includes some of Toronto's best pastries + hidden murals, all in Leslieville.
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Aug 28, 2021
- 4 min
Summer stroll by night around Berczy Park
Here is a very nice 2.6 km evening walk around the dog fountain in Toronto. When decked out in lights, the city really shines!
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Aug 6, 2021
- 4 min
Summer bonus around Ireland Park
Before Canada Ireland Foundation starts renovating the historic building at 3 Eirean, it's offering us the fantastic exhibition Miotas/Myth!
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jul 19, 2021
- 5 min
Think big around The Bentway
Here's a 3.7 km Toronto walk that will give you a taste of what happens when urban projects think big!
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
The beautiful surprises of East Point Park Bird Sanctuary
East Point Park Bird Sanctuary operates its charm as soon as you enter the small emerald forest.
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Nathalie Prézeau
- May 6, 2021
- 3 min
Mini-walk around Kensington Market
We know how eclectic Kensington Market can be. But the neighbourhood has a quieter face. Here’s a short 1.6 km walk to explore its...
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Nathalie Prézeau
- Apr 17, 2021
- 5 min
3rd Week of SUNRISES at Woodbine Beach (3/4)
(COVID Update as of May 1, 2021: Read parking info at the end of the article, after the map.) As with Part 1 and Part 2 of my four-part...
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