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    An off-the-beaten track neighbourhood with a view!
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jul 3
    • 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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    The new hidden café in Riverside's Queen Garden Centre
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jul 2
    • 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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    The amazing Rosetta Gardens at the edge of the cliff
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • May 1
    • 3 min

    The amazing Rosetta Gardens at the edge of the cliff

    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!
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    Evening walk... around Riverside
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jan 13
    • 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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    Beautiful Ossington, inside (Delysées) and out (in the alleys)
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jan 2
    • 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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    Around the world, in Riverdale
    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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    Last call... for fall colours around Old Kingston Road
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Nov 15, 2021
    • 4 min

    Last call... for fall colours around Old Kingston Road

    Exploring the Highland Creek around Old Kingston Road and Colonel Danforth Park.
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    Walk to debrief after a movie at Cinemas Beaches
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Nov 7, 2021
    • 4 min

    Walk to debrief after a movie at Cinemas Beaches

    Here’s a WALK around the Cinemas Beaches which could be as short or as long as you want, depending on the complexity of the plot...
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    Walk around 401 Richmond and the Entertainment District
    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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    Walk around the South Liberty Trail
    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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    Stroll around Delysées Luxury Desserts (Leslieville)
    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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    Summer stroll by night in Little India
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Aug 13, 2021
    • 4 min

    Summer stroll by night in Little India

    WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Three good reasons to get out of the house: a colourful evening walk + a hidden passage + a secret garden.
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    Summer bonus around Ireland Park
    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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    Upper Beaches hidden urban creek
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jul 12, 2021
    • 4 min

    Upper Beaches hidden urban creek

    Williamson Park is on the south side of the railroad. A real oasis in Upper Beaches!
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    Highland Creek, the overlooked river!
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jun 20, 2021
    • 5 min

    Highland Creek, the overlooked river!

    I have long overlooked Highland Creek, thinking it was a mere small stream. I just discovered that this creek, on the eastern edge of the ci
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    The enchanted little nooks of East Danforth (Fairy doors PART 2)
    Nathalie Prézeau
    • Jun 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    The enchanted little nooks of East Danforth (Fairy doors PART 2)

    More fairy doors found in East Danforth. A good excuse to do this 3.1 Toronto walk!
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    The beautiful surprises of East Point Park Bird Sanctuary
    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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