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Category: Scarborough

Toronto’s First McDonald’s
Downtown, Etobicoke, Landmarks, North York, Other Musings, Scarborough, Toronto

Toronto’s First McDonald’s

With restaurants located in nearly every pocket of Toronto, McDonald’s — for better or worse — is ubiquitous in the … Continue reading Toronto’s First McDonald’s

Scenes From Rouge National Urban Park – Vista Trail
Parks and Trails, Scarborough

Scenes From Rouge National Urban Park – Vista Trail

Gem. Treasure. These rich descriptors are often paired with Rouge Park — and for good reason. The beauty and cultural … Continue reading Scenes From Rouge National Urban Park – Vista Trail

Scenes From Milliken Park
Neighbourhoods, Parks and Trails, Scarborough

Scenes From Milliken Park

Milliken District Park lies in Scarborough’s northern reaches, hugging Steeles Avenue East between McCowan Road and Middlefield Road. Its story … Continue reading Scenes From Milliken Park

Storytelling, Jane’s Walk, and Scarborough’s Wishing Well Acres
Jane's Walk, Neighbourhoods, Scarborough

Storytelling, Jane’s Walk, and Scarborough’s Wishing Well Acres

Every place has a story. That was the takeaway when I began looking into the past and present of Wishing … Continue reading Storytelling, Jane’s Walk, and Scarborough’s Wishing Well Acres

Neighbourhoods, Parks and Trails, Scarborough

Scenes From The Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Bluffs are Scarborough’s claim to fame and claim to name. Although the southern part of borough and its … Continue reading Scenes From The Scarborough Bluffs

Neighbourhoods, Parks and Trails, Scarborough

Scenes From Bridlewood

If all you knew about Bridlewood was the origin of its name (yes, it involves horses), that would be a … Continue reading Scenes From Bridlewood

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 Kennedy & Lawrence
Parks and Trails, Scarborough

Scenes From Kennedy & Lawrence

The White Shield Plaza hugs the northwest corner of Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue. Without any disrespect to the mall … Continue reading Scenes From Kennedy & Lawrence

Scenes From Kennedy Road
Agincourt, Neighbourhoods, Scarborough, Streets

Scenes From Kennedy Road

Kennedy Road between Finch and Linwood Avenues is, at first glance, an inconsequential stretch of street. 1km of nothing. A … Continue reading Scenes From Kennedy Road

Scenes From Tam O’Shanter
Agincourt, Neighbourhoods, Parks and Trails, Scarborough, Toronto

Scenes From Tam O’Shanter

Consider this a sequel. Or, maybe a prequel. Whatever the case, if Wishing Well Acres is  the Sullivan in Tam … Continue reading Scenes From Tam O’Shanter

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