Love this, lots of great artwork along with of course some not so great but this is a fun side trip…read moreand worth the time. There are several blocks so you can spend as much time, or as little time as you want here. It is irritating that you have so much beautiful murals that someone comes and covers parts of it with some trash illegible wording etc., but some are just so fantastic! Totally worth it!

Amazing art work everywhere. Central location in the middle of restaurants and Publix…read moretransportation. Clean and quiet. Loved itn

This lovely sculpture is a replica of one placed in Kensington Gardens, next to Hyde Park, London,…read morein 1912. The sculptor was Sir George Frampton, but J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, figured prominently in it's design and placement. Toronto's replica, unveiled in 1929, sits in Glenn Gould Park (formerly known as Peter Pan Park) at the northwest corner of Avenue Rd. and St. Clair Ave. W. about a block west of a building in which Gould lived. While walking by on St. Clair with a friend who knew and loved the sculpture, said friend asked if I had ever seen it before. I hadn't so we went in for a look, and as we got closer the whimsical details revealed themselves to us. The statue shows Peter Pan standing on a tree stump playing a flute while a collection of fairies, rabbits, squirrels and other little creatures hide in the nooks and crannies of the trunk. Look closely and you'll also find a frog, a lizard and some mice. Frampton described his work as follows: "The animals and fairies on the statue are listening to the Pipes of Pan, one of the mice is completing his toilet before going up to listen to the music, and the squirrel is discussing political matters with two of the fairies." None of these details reveal themselves from the sidewalk...you've got to walk into the park and take a closer look. You won't be sorry if you do.

Living close to Sefton Park in Liverpool, where there is another of these statues, I recall…read morespending a lot of time around it, so whimsical and special. After receiving a link which showed the unveiling of the statue in Liverpool, in1922, I began to recall the part it played in my younger years. Now I live north of Toronto and plan a visit to see it at the Glenn Gould Park and I am hoping to re visit it in Liverpool this summer. I so appreciate your story and it has motivated me to plan a visit. Thank you Angela

This is one of the reasons I love Toronto: you can be walking or driving by any neighborhood and…read moreBAM! You run into a wonderfully creative piece of artwork. Thanks to Allison Y. for bringing attention to this awesome little corner where dinosaurs still roam the Earth. T-rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and a Diplodocus or is it a Brontosaurus? I have a fascination with them all. You can see a few of the heads moving in the wind with an accompanying creaking sound making the experience a little more interesting. These masterfully crafted creatures are made of steel that were laser cut by the geniuses at AC Waterjet. Their motto is "You name it, we'll cut it"; but not only can they cut things, they do it with flair. There is one dino and two gigantic dragonflies at the front of the AC Waterjet building next to the parkette. Even if they're closed for the day, you can still visit and check out the sculptures. They're near the corner of Lawrence and Crockford across from Diana's. Great stop if you're in the area. Just be careful not to get cut on the sharp edges!

Dinosaurs run wild in Scarborough! Just kidding. These are dinosaurs sculptures made of steel. I…read moredidn't count, but there are many of them. There are different breeds, different sizes and different motions. Some appear peaceful, while some appear they are hunting. The sculptures are all rusted and in brown colour. There is a sign saying beware of sharp edges, and don't try to climb on them. I was just about to climb on one to take a picture. :-) Given this spectacular piece of public art is located next to the mall of the uber popular Diana's, it is a mystery why no one has reviewed it before. Maybe because the strip of land parcel is tiny. The side street has nothing to speak of. The art pieces themselves are spectacular however, and made to last. Do drop by next time you are at Diana's and take a look.

Very colorful large mural right near the whirlpool bridge entrance. It says Take a Smile Leave a…read moreSmile Has a whole series of faces drawn with it. Very colorful and friendly mural. It's right at the base of the whirlpool bridge. The artist is Nate Reilly, and it's dated 2021.

Super interesting mural in the back of a building. You have to go into the parking lot to get the…read morefull view. It's painting evidently caused a little controversy when they put it up because they didn't have the required permit, but the town let it stay. Well worth going to see.

Big Bear Park! NOT actually opened yet. Unfortunately, we visited Nov. 24, 2025 after seeing…read morevarious articles and the city posting that the park is "opened" to try to find all the bear statues. It is NOT actually open and it is challenging to get to. It is not safely accessible to the public as there is busy construction area and the fencing block all the other statues than the main bear. Will try to visit again next year when it's actually open. Based on the city's website. The park should have been opened on Nov. 18 and the playground will be opened in Dec. 2025. But looking at the state of the area, take all announcements with a pinch of salt. There is no parking at this time. All access to this area is restricted from the north side only on an unnamed street. It cannot be accessed from any of the roads east of the park. Otherwise, this should be a great walking path with public art. Both excited and disappointed.

Awesome collection of murals along Main St near Depot Ave. There are several, including Harriet…read moreTubman, Cataract House, Black Lives Matter, and more. I recommend parking and exploring the murals by foot since there's a lot of detail in each. While you're nearby, I recommend stopping in the Amtrak station as well to see the free exhibit in the foyer about the Underground Railroad. Some information in the exhibit ties back to these murals. If you have more time, I highly recommend exploring the museum too ($10).

Keep in mind that these murals depict the history of Islington, so they're not the same as graffiti…read moreart that you would find in other parts of the city (see pics for examples). Nice place to check out if you're nearby. Take a stoll up and down the street and don't forget to stop by one of the restaurants to have a bite to eat. Check out their website for a map and addresses to each mural http://www.villageofislington.com/photo_gallery/murals.html. You can easily find free neighborhood parking.

Along Dundas between Kipling and Islington lies the Village of Islington Murals. These murals are…read morecommissioned by Village of Islington Business Improvement Area (BIA) to showcase Etobicoke's shared history throughout the years It seems like every couple of years a new murals pops up making it really hard to pick a favourite but I definitely like the "FIRST HIGH FLIER!" mural located at 4994 Dundas.

I was walking my dog past this business this morning when he stopped to relieve herself near the…read moreedge of the property. Completely normal behavior for a dog on a leash in a public space. Without warning, I was verbally harassed by two male employees who yelled degrading comments at me, including "She doesn't speak English" and "How would you like it if we peed on you?" If this is how they treat people in public, I can't imagine how they conduct themselves behind closed doors. I'm working on identifying the individuals involved, but for now, I'd strongly caution others to think twice before supporting a business that condones this kind of behavior.

Spoke with Amy Medeiros-Tanti , Worst company ever. Wanted to charge 14k to replace two shelves…read moreand extend a gable so we could install a coffee machine. Minor stuff! They then expected us to do all the removal of the old shelves. Once we saw the quote for the little they were doing we said forget it. They kept our deposit ($1200) for 5 minutes worth of work (measuring) then said too bad on your deposit you signed a waver. These guys are brutal and rude. Avoid at all costs.