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Category: Museums

Scenes From Toronto Railway Museum & Roundhouse Park
Downtown, Museums, Neighbourhoods, Toronto

Scenes From Toronto Railway Museum & Roundhouse Park

Since the train first tracks in the 1850s, Toronto’s railways have been a big part of its geography and history. … Continue reading Scenes From Toronto Railway Museum & Roundhouse Park

Scenes From The McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Museums, Parks and Trails

Scenes From The McMichael Canadian Art Collection

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is synonymous with the Group of Seven. But its charm reaches beyond this obvious attention … Continue reading Scenes From The McMichael Canadian Art Collection

“Jane At Home” At Urbanspace Gallery
Museums

“Jane At Home” At Urbanspace Gallery

In addition to Jane’s Walk on May 6-8,  2016, the Urbanspace Gallery at 401 Richmond is hosting an impressive exhibition … Continue reading “Jane At Home” At Urbanspace Gallery

“The Ward: Representations and Realities, 1890-1950” at Campbell House Museum
Downtown, Museums

“The Ward: Representations and Realities, 1890-1950” at Campbell House Museum

I was first introduced to The Ward several years ago through a compelling archival photograph. It was of an impoverished … Continue reading “The Ward: Representations and Realities, 1890-1950” at Campbell House Museum

Museums, Neighbourhoods, Parks and Trails, Scarborough

Scenes From Scarborough Museum, Thomson Memorial Park, and Tabor Hill

If one wants to learn about the roots of Scarborough, Thomson Memorial Park in Bendale is a pretty good place … Continue reading Scenes From Scarborough Museum, Thomson Memorial Park, and Tabor Hill

Scenes From Fort York
Downtown, Museums, Neighbourhoods, Toronto

Scenes From Fort York

The Fort York area has some of the oldest built heritage in the city, but also has some of the … Continue reading Scenes From Fort York

Andy Warhol: Revisited
Downtown, Museums, Toronto

Andy Warhol: Revisited

The idea of a popup gallery is neat. It’s impermanent and for a limited time – a chance to take … Continue reading Andy Warhol: Revisited

Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano at the Royal Ontario Museum
Landmarks, Museums, Toronto

Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano at the Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum’s Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano looks and sounds every bit like a ROM big-ticket … Continue reading Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano at the Royal Ontario Museum

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