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.

As in July 21 2024. The lookout location has overgrown vegetation that are blocking half of the…read moreopen viewing area. There is one little open area where you can see downtown. The astrology painting on the center just got repainted last night tho. Looks good. I wouldn't drive here. This a residential area. Just get off Broadview station and walk or take the bus

Was expecting a lot more. It's in a residential area which made me uncomfortable, felt like I was…read moredisturbing the locals. Found easy parking on a side street. Only stayed for 5 minutes. View was obstructed by bushes growing around platform. Perhaps this is the locals way of saying 'don't come back' and I wouldn't bother.

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

Scribbles? Art? Junk? I don't care what you call it but I certainly noticed the graffiti behind the…read moreJunction buildings when I first moved to Toronto. As the subway worms its way out of its dark hole-- between Dundas West station and Keele station-- you can see the backs of the buildings that line Bloor Street, which would normally be a bland testimony to...Toronto-ness. But NO! COLOUR ABOUNDS! Graffiti all the way...GOOD graffiti, enjoyable to all (because I watch you all looking at it on the subway, it grabs your eye, don't deny it you there mister-man-with-the-briefcase). It's cool too because it changes all the time, and on your next ride on the train it'll be something slightly different. Whether you believe it to be art or not, it's something to be seen. (Disclaimer: I am not promoting going down back alleyways by yourself....unless you're into that sort of thing. But maybe bring a buddy if you're going to check it out off the rails. I've added many many pictures for those who want a peek.)

Gainsbourg said it best: "Call it hate... call it love... I call it I call it art.!"…read moreThere is nothing more iconic to the Junction than the Keel Street graffiti walls. This weekend I grabbed my camera, my friend Amanda and a $5 Goodwill wedding dress and started shooting. My inspiration? The beautiful eclectic city of Toronto. I loved the idea of shooting against a these colourful works of arts with such a vintage classic dress. The best part about these walls is they are always changing. It's like Christmas morning everything my subway car peaks out from Keele station!

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

Such a cute place ! I wish the season was warmer so the stores can open. Had a great time exploring…read morethe businesses

Absolutely a waste of time for hardy any shops and high end eating! Public restrooms near locks on…read moretank House street. I was a tourist age 75 and would not waste my time

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!

Chinatown Centre has been around since I was a kid. I used to head over here with my mom on…read moreSundays. It's located on the west side of Spadina Avenue, south of Dundas Street West. When I took Cantonese classes in high school at Ryerson Public School (now Ryerson Community School), I'd walk walk over to this mall and Dragon City to hang out before heading home. I liked to stop by and hang out like most teens did then. It had been eons since I was last here. I was parked on Grange Avenue, steps away from the entrance to Chinatown Centre. I checked out this mall while visiting a bunch of businesses last month. This mall has seen better days. Originally, the concept of having condos above a mall happened with this mall's design, well before the condo boom started in Toronto, which still endures. A statue of Dr Sun Yat Sen is prominent outside the main entrance facing Spadina Avenue. I visited most floors while I was here. The basement is where the food court and washrooms are. The women's washroom was a bit dingy. There were a couple of eateries that were open when I was there at around 5:30 pm. There are some stores facing Spadina that are a part of this mall, but don't allow you to go through it to enter and exit this mall. My new favourite store is Sisi Wholesale and Retail. You can't to through this store to access the mall. It does have cute M&M's keychains, purses, and souvenirs that I liked. On the other hand, some stores have full access to the mall, such as Famous Canada. This store also had a lot of cool souvenirs. However, if you want to use a credit or debit card, you need to spend $20. The main floor has security. I spoke to the security man in passing, who was friendly and nice. There are also seats on this floor if you need to sit down. A lottery stand and a bunch of businesses occupy this floor. The second floor has more businesses. Many were closed by the time I headed up there. This mall closes at 8 pm. It was 7:30 pm by the time I walked back to this mall and cut through it to get to my car. The top floor has a hotel -- a Super 8. I didn't see any advertising at all. I only knew about it when I walked into the elevator and saw a button for it. Wow! It was nice heading back and checking it out again. I used to come here on public transportation growing up. It was different driving over here as an adult and parking on a side street. I hope to return when more stores are open, to relive past memories and make new ones. (338)

I've been to Chinatowns all over the world and my rating is because the Toronto one rates as a…read morebelow average Chinatown for me. I understand it is the biggest one in Ontario but the place is simply not in good condition. Most of the businesses are old, a lot of stores were closed down, and there was a lot of graffiti everywhere. In contrast, the one in Vancouver is much cleaner and modern. The main reason to stop here is for the food. There are a lot of restaurants here serving authentic Chinese food.

Tip: If you work or live in Mississauga, you can get a Mississauga library card for free. You have…read moreto present proof that you're a resident or work in the city. I'm Mary. I live in Markham. I work in Mississauga. I've been working in Mississauga since 2010. For the first five years being employed by my current employer, I was never fully comfortable saying that I knew the city well until I joined Yelp. Yelp experiences and events got me out and about. These days, I can say with a lot more confidence that I know the city a lot better. It has grown over the decades. As a kid, my parents would take me to the Chinatown in Mississauga. We'd take photos and get some buns at the local bakery. These days, there are a couple of Chinatown locations, with a lot of businesses and selection of goods. I remember applying for a job as an undergraduate, which led me to the Future Shop (this franchise ceased operations years ago) headquarters in Mississauga. I took public transit to get there. I recall the blocks being so far apart compared to living in the Beaches. Sadly, I didn't get the job. I did get an introduction to the Mississauga transit system and how deadly getting off a block early was. That walk took forever! When I first think of Mississauga, it's the airport. Many airports in Canada are not where you think they are. Toronto Pearson International Airport is is Mississauga. Vancouver International Airport is in Richmond, BC. Some airports actually do make sense, though. Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is indeed in Winnipeg, for instance. I probably know Pearson better than any place in Mississauga. I have travelled a lot, departing from and returning to Terminals 1 and 3. My employer's first location was across from the airport. The office moved to another side of the airport, so I still see planes taking off and touching down whenever I'm heading or leaving work. I've grown to love this airport. It's not the greatest when there's a strike. Baggage dropoff continues to be a pain. It's clean and it gets me to my destinations in one piece. I also love The Hearth in Terminal 1 - US departures. The food is yummy and it kills time having a casual meal before catching a flight out. Square One is the city's largest mall. It has expanded quite a bit over the years. I like the food court and the Food District. I'm always getting patties from Patties Express when I'm in the Food District. I like discovering new stores and businesses every time I'm there. Bingz and Sansotei Ramen are the latest food additions. They are excellent. Speaking of ramen, there are a ton of good ramen joints in this city. Sansotei Ramen. Kinton Ramen. Kamen (formerly Kenzo Ramen). Yum! I have many favourite restaurants that are in Mississauga: - Pho Ngoc Yen - Gyubee Japanese Grill - Arigato - Gladiator Burger and Steaks - Bombay Bhel - Bao Bar - Rick's Good Eats - Sikgaek - Spoon and Fork - Chilli Chicken House - Door FiftyFive - The Maharaja - Myungdong Noodle Shabushabu - Buka Maranga - Bravo Bistro - Kish's Roti and Doubles - The Burger Alley - Pitas and Grill - Royal Jasmine - Vamos Por Tacos - KK Sushi - Lily's Cafe (formerly Treats) - Ande Ka Funda There's definitely more. There's a ton of good eats in this city. It's nice that I can rattle off such a nice list of eateries that are worth visiting. The best perk working in Mississauga is that I can get a free library card. I don't have a Toronto one because I neither work nor live there. I can get a Mississauga card for free when I bring proof (a paystub) that I work or live in the city. I love it! Although my commute between the two M cities can be long, especially when the weather is horrible or there's an accident on a major 400-series highway, I'm used to it. Mississauga is a decent city in which to work. The food scene is great. It has been great discovering the city and what it has to offer. (298)