This isn't a life changing attraction and I wouldn't put it on my top 10 list for Toronto visitors,…read morethis is a zen moment for those who wander by or who seek it. A beautiful quiet path on the ground, a puzzle to solve on your lunch break tucked in between the tall towers, stone and steel, of downtown Toronto. That's what I love about it the most, the decision to put it here in the first place, the choice to nestle public art here to disrupt our pathways and challenge us to think about spirals and about what's hidden in the middle.

The only thing that could make this Labyrinth any cooler is if David Bowie were there waiting for…read moreyou at the end of your walking journey. Now remember never trust a thought that you didn't get by walking.

This is a sculpture garden located at the east end of the Front St Promenade. There are 7 major…read moresculptures made of bronze, stainless steel footings, and granite pavers. It was made by the artist, Hadley Howes, in 2018. It brings together elements from over 80 existing public sculptures and architectural details from around the City of Toronto. the sculptures are of different sizes, with the highest at 3.5 metres. There are varying amounts of detail in each sculpture. There is no free WiFi. The place is wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-327

This took some serious hunting around but I did manage to find it. And if you're in the area, here…read moreyou go. Near the northernmost entrance to the Market 63 shop, which is actually on the second floor of this building, it's to the left when you're facing it. Just to the right of the escalator. My first Banksy, which is very cool. And since the original location has been altered / changed / torn down, it's awesome that they went to the trouble of recovering and saving this. Now encased in glass for posterity. I love this and I hope that you will, too! [Review 10985 overall, 757 of 2019.]

This Banksy piece is fabulous and I hope to see it displayed somewhere in T.O. It was a reverse…read morestencil of the Security Guard with balloon dog, that indirectly mocks contemporary artist aficionados - Jeff Koon's balloon dog. I used to work as a Protection Officer at the National Gallery of Canada. The guard and dog were on duty next to the Gardiner Expressway, on the north side of the former 90 Harbour Street, also known as the headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police. Banksy clearly does his research. Despite it's high traffic area of downtown Toronto, it was deceivingly hidden, pinned between the Gardiner and one of the expressway's off-ramps. It was on one of the building's north-facing concrete pillars. After it first went up, it was not long before someone put a dodo on top of the guard's head, and made the dog growl "Grrr!". Then someone wrote "Robbin' Banksy" beside the piece in yellow. The piece stood for awhile, and despite demolition of the building around it - the lone pillar was one of the last things standing at the fenced-in site. It was protected with plywood and some kind of polystyrene foam covering the art on it. "We were ordered to save it," explains Ron Kepic, an estimator with Progreen Demolition, "so that nothing would fall, or hit it, or disturb it in any way." Where it is now, nobody knows.

A bit more of a hike compared to Sherman Falls but still quite easy and definitely not handicapped…read moreaccessible. There is a parking area out front and it is paid parking. I don't know how well enforced it is, but feel free to give your parking receipt to someone else when you leave. $8 seems a lot for a waterfall! I was here in July so nothing frozen and no fall colors but still magnificent. a 21 meter (64 foot) cascade roars away. The path through the woods is very well marked and easy to follow up it's clear that some folks think it's okay to wander off the path. I stuck to the route and the observation platform. Partly because I'm a rule follow and partly because I'm the clumsy sort that would fall and hurt myself. Leave only footprints, take only photos. And if you can pick up some of the litter that others have left behind, you're a rockstar! [Review 1460 of 2024 - 138 in Ontario - 22483 overall]

If you're looking to get out of the city for a short hike with the family, Tiffany Falls is not a…read morebad option. It's not too strenuous, so kids and seniors could also participate. We went from Sherman Falls to Tiffany Falls. The walk is only about 20 minutes along the Bruce Trail. Both Waterfalls look similar though they're so close, so you might as well check both out. If you go during a long weekend as I did, expect more people. More challenging to take a photo without people in your way. There's an upper deck with a better vantage point to take a picture with the waterfall in the background. If you don't mind getting your shoes wet, step in front of the falls for your optimal pic.

Total tourist trap! It's cool to see tho and since we were tourists, we had to get trapped hahaha!…read moreIt's a bit pricey to go in but it's something to do, even tho it's a quick walk thru! Cute!

When I went on there it made me sick I mean it was cool but expensive per person DO NOT GO HERE…read moreunless you want to be sick

Tip: This monument is on Blue Jays Way. You can see it when you look north from Bremner Boulevard…read more The Canadian Pacific Railway was built between 1880 and 1885. It was Canada's first transcontinental railroad that ran between Lake Nipissing in eastern Ontario to the coast of British Columbia. This railroad helped unite the country and support the development of western Canada. Thousands of Chinese immigrants worked on this railroad. They worked hard. They sacrificed. During this five-year railroad development phase, 17,000 men emigrated from China, most from Guangdong province. It is estimated that more than 4,000 workers died during the construction. In addition to facing racism, the immigrants were often given the most dangerous jobs in the already dangerous task of blasting through the Rocky Mountains to lay the Western section of the track. Many were killed by landslides, cave-ins, disease, and explosions. Yesterday, I was walking to Rogers Centre for a company event. I noticed this memorial and took a photo. Little did I know until I got home that I had taken a photo of the Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial. I like discovering a piece of history wherever I am. This one was a good find, as it allowed me to do some research. The Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial in Toronto was erected in 1989, roughly around the same time that SkyDome, the original name of Rogers Centre, next door was also established. The former was created to commemorate the contribution and sacrifice of these Chinese workers. The memorial has a plaque that states, "With no means of going back to China when their labour was no longer needed, thousands drifted in near destitution along the completed track." Tragic. I appreciate that their efforts were noted and their sacrifice has not been forgotten. Eldon Garnet and Franicis LeBouthillier designed this monument. It's a sculpture of two railroad workers lifting timber, and using pulleys and ropes. The boulders at the base are from the Canadian Rockies. This monument was a solid find. I learned so much. I hope to return to pay my respects when I'm not trying to get to a Jays game. (163)

Tip: This monument is in front of Burnhamthorpe Library, facing Dixie Road…read more It's Wednesday. I leave work at 3:30 pm. I grab a drink at Starbucks. I then head down to Burnhamthorpe Library to renew my library card. I'm driving southbound along Dixie Road. I make a right turn to get to the library's parking lot. I spot a monument to my right. What?! I have been visiting this library for seven years. How come I never noticed this monument until now? After renewing my library card, I walked across the parking lot to check out this special Vietnamese Boat People Monument. This monument was established on November 9, 2019. I wouldn't have seen it that year, as my library card renews every year at the end of September. I frankly can't explain why I never noticed this monument. Perhaps it's the black and grey colours that didn't pop. On Wednesday, there were colourful flowers around the monument that made my head turn. Vi Vi Vo Hung Kiet sculpted this monument, which was built and donated to the City of Mississauga as a gesture of gratitude to Canada by the Vietnamese Canadian community and the Vietnamese Boat People Memorial Association. It commemorates more than a million Vietnamese refugees who escaped the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam on April 30, 1975. Roughly half a million of them lost their lives fleeing by either land or sea. I admired the monument for a while. It's made of bronze and granite. It has a boat that is practically submerged in the sea. There's a family of three looking hopeful at the bird with a maple leaf in the dad's hand. In his other hand is a flag with SOS on it. It's such a thoughtfully crafted statue. I like self-discovery points of interest. I tend to live under a rock, but I'm so glad that I found this monument. It's quite an informative area. There's a map that indicates where Vietnamese refugees moved to seek freedom. North America took in many, with Canada welcoming just over 104,000 refugees to their new home. Details about the historical significance of the Republic of Vietnam's demise, and the struggle to get refugees out of camps and be free are shared in both English and Vietnamese. You can take a load off your feet by sitting down on one of the blocks that comprise a ring around the statue. It was a bit hot to sit down yesterday, but it's nice that you can if you need to. I'm pleased that this monument exists. I'm so glad that I took the time to learn so much about its significance to the Vietnamese Canadian community. (338)

I can't say I've ever "checked in" at a bathroom on Yelp before but I guess there is a first for…read moreeverything. The facilities are quite clean and there are at least 6 private washroom stalls complete with sink, decorative gilded mirror, and similarly gilded lighting features. The doors to each of the stalls is very tall and gives you the sense of utmost privacy as you do your business. There are also nice thick folded paper towels should you require those rather than using hand dryers provided. There is a private family lounge area for breastfeeding. A central sink is located in the common area between the stalls in the event that all of the stalls are occupied and you only need to wash your hands. But with such nicely appointed stalls, it is probably worth checking out the facilities even if you don't need to use them!

The restrooms are all individual room equipped with hand washing basin and hand blow dryer. The…read morestyle of the room, the hallway that leads to the restroom, even the lamps in the whole section are classy and beautiful. Everything was very clean during my visit.

Not to be confused with the Wet Toronto Fail Path, which is so slippery that it fails as a safe…read moretrack. These are pathways and running tracks that have been converted from what they were before which is Railways mainly for industrial purposes. So it's a great combination and transformation, and they deserve great credit for that. They should definitely make them longer and go into town and make them a priority because they don't seem to be making them a priority at the moment. But what they have done so far is amazing.

the path might be a short one, but it packs a punch, at just slightly over 2 kilometers long, the…read morepath is something that has a lot to see in its walking. visually speaking it is a good portal into the different decades and dare i say generations of Toronto, by the buildings in this area, something is always going on, something going down, something up and coming. this path has a bright future coming for it, as the city has made plans for revitalization. personally speaking i love this path for all of the graffiti in the area of it, some of the best pieces in Toronto, in my honest opinion of course. lots of transit options for this trail and it hits a lot of connections with this trail running from north to south. same goes for parking, lots of options, with a quick walk to the path. can't wait to see the future of this park!

These guys had some awesome pamphlets with all the great summer activities going on in Oakville. I…read moretook all of them!! Super friendly and helpful and they even had some great water there for you to cool down from the heat!