St Lawrence Market

Day 2 in Toronto

So day 2 began with a quick visit to Fort York, built in the late 18th century to protect York (now Toronto) from those pesky and newly independent Americans south of the border.  It seemed rather insignificant compared to the modern world of gleaming skyscrapers in the distance and the rumbling Gardiner Expressway overhead. Next up was a short ferry ride across to Toronto Islands … Continue reading Day 2 in Toronto

CN Tower

We’ve arrived – Toronto Day 1

After waking up at 4.30am (thanks jet lag) we had a lazy morning and headed out to explore downtown Toronto. We looked at the CN Tower from various angles. Including zooming in on the people doing the EdgeWalk which Stewart is trying to convince me to do. tried to walk up the wavedecks, which we found on the waterfront, without touching the floor… met the … Continue reading We’ve arrived – Toronto Day 1