In Memory

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada when we pay tribute to all those who have given up their lives for us all. This wonderful cross memorial is found in the veterans area of Prospect Cemetery. The inscription is quite worn but it reads " To the Memory of those who in the Great War Died for King & Country 1914-1919". The surrounding area has hundreds of graves of men who died too young in battle. Lest we forget.

Golden Trees

While walking through the U of Toronto campus I looked down a driveway and got this great view of Koffler House framed by golden trees. Koffler House is a multi-faith centre at the university.

Touring Around Town

 It was a bit cool out the day I spotted this sightseeing bus but everyone still had chosen to sit up top out in the fresh air. I have taken this type of tour in a few cities and it has always proven to be worthwhile.

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

Dream Chamber

 There are a lot of Sorel Etrog sculptures around the city but it has been a while since I have shown one. This one, called Dream Chamber, was spotted along University Ave by the Mount Sinai Hospital. It was done in 1976 and is on loan to the hospital. To me it resembles a head which would indeed be a dream chamber. Click the label below to see some more of Etrog's work I have posted.

A Fitting Tribute

This 8 storey high mural was recently completed along University Ave. It is a tribute to Terry Fox,  the great Canadian hero, and his Marathon of Hope. He was a cancer survivor who set out in 1980 to run across the country with one artificial leg to raise money for cancer research. Unfortunately after 143 days and 5,373 km his cancer had returned and he was forced to stop. He died not long afterwards. Terry Fox runs take place each fall across the country and other places around the world and have raised millions of dollars for cancer research.

The artists for this one are Alexander Bacon and Que Rock along with a team of 20 others. 400 cans of spray paint were used.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

Oak Tree

This wonderful Oak tree was spotted in one of the squares on the U of Toronto campus. There is so much construction going on at the campus that it is rather hard to find a peaceful place like this.

Peek-A-Boo

 I was wandering around Prospect Cemetery when I heard a squirrel nattering away at me. It was up in a very tall Silver Maple tree and when I looked up it ran into this hole in the tree and seconds later was peeking out at me, still nattering away.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.