Nathalie's urban stroll around the Eaton Centre, 22 years later. Includes her top-5 new favourite things + BEFORE and AFTER shots taken 22 years apart.

Nathalie's urban stroll around Ward's Island, 22 years later. Includes her top-5 favourite new things + BEFORE and AFTER shots taken 22 years apart.

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.

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

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

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

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...

There are many urban gems to be admired around this tiny cluster of food trucks/containers open year round at Yonge and Gould.

This 30-min self-guided Toronto walk is the perfect complement to a visit to the ROM or the Gardiner Museum.

This Toronto walk includes a stop at one of Toronto's best second-hand bookstores Re: Reading + hidden corridors with murals + honey balls.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? This walk around Isabella Street includes an eclectic cluster of architectural styles + decadent treats.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? A winter walk by Humber River + the neighbourhood's newest café El Almacen + Toronto's oldest bookstore.

One more great paper gowns collection from the creative minds at Lea-Ann Belter Bridal, the designer of classy wedding gowns in Riverdale.

This excellent French bakery is less than a 10-min walk from Allan Gardens. Lovely winter combo!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 5 cool urban gems around St. James Cathedral + new unattended ROBO Café.

A pretty walk to admire fall colours in James Gardens + an off-the-beaten track access to the Humber River Trail.

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!

The new piece of heaven in Riverside is Queen Garden Café at Queen Garden Centre. And they serve De Mello Coffee, my favourite roaster!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The lovely landscape on a 23 acres land + an ocean-like view + The Birchcliff café to top it off!

Allan Gardens is open 365 days a year, 10 am to 5 pm, with free admission, and it offers a different landscape each season.