This is the first of a two-part look at the old section of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, the most famous and one of the oldest cemeteries in The GTA. In November 1876, Mount Pleasant Cemetery opened. It was located on the distant outskirts of Toronto and had more than twelve miles (19km) of carriage drives along rolling hills and blue lakes filled with ducks and swans. With the growth of the GTA since then, the cemetery is now located in the centre of the city of Toronto. The cemetery still has many miles of walking paths, interspersed with fountains, statues, botanical gardens, and rare and distinct trees. It is the final resting place of more than 168,000 persons, including heroic veterans, medical pioneers, musicians, powerful business people, politicians, clergymen, sports luminaries, and more. Among those whose graves can be found here are: Frederick Banting & Charles Best (co-discoverers of Insulin), Glenn Gould (pianist & composer), Timothy Eaton and Robert Simpson (department store magnates), Ted Rogers (founder of Rogers Communications), William Lyon Mackenzie King (one of Canada's greatest Prime Ministers, leading the nation through World War II), 5 Premiers of Ontario, 5 Lieutenant Governors of Ontario, 6 Mayors of Toronto, and many more. The old section of the cemetery is filled with rolling hills, winding roads, small surprising treasures, and large imposing monuments to greatness ... let's have a look around during an early winter afternoon.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TLTV Ep 79 - Autumn in High Park (Part 5)
In this final episode of Autumn in High Park, we'll get our last look at the fall colours while watching people stroll along the park's paths. We'll pass by the pier again as ducks swim by, and we'll finish up by the shores of Grenadier Pond as the afternoon sun begins to set.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
TLTV Ep 78 - Autumn in High Park (Part 4)
In episode 4 from High Park we'll return to the small waterfall and bridge, seeing some of the falling autumn leaves head over the falls. Next we'll pass by a few of the many pieces of artwork in the park, stopping beneath a stand of trees that are bright yellow and orange. The colours are amazing. We'll pass by some tennis being played and watch as people have fun with the fallen leaves. We'll also find a quite place to read near the hockey rinks. Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
TLTV Ep 77 - Autumn in High Park (Part 3)
In episode 3 from High Park we'll see more people from all walks of life taking in the fall colours. We'll also see a father & daughter on their way to do some fishing, we'll come upon some benches atop a small hill with a great view of Grenadier Pond, and we'll see a group of bird watchers with their binoculars atop Hawk Hill. If you are familiar with Toronto you ay also catch a local celebrity sighting. Finally we'll finish up the episode with a trip to the small waterfall on the eastern side of the park.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
TLTV Ep 76 - Autumn in High Park (Part 2)
In this episode we'll see more of the amazing fall colours in the southwest section of High Park. We'll see people strolling, sitting, and fishing, and we'll watch a little girl chase some Canada Geese. We'll also watch as the tram that takes people around the park passes by.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
TLTV Ep 75 - Autumn in High Park (Part 1)
Hey, welcome to our 75th episode of TLTV!!! So glad you are with us! We've got many, many more episodes to come, so stay tuned!
Today we begin a five-part look at autumn in High Park. You'll see all the amazing fall colours, with trees ablaze in bright yellows, oranges, and reds. People are everywhere in the park on a day like this as it's a perfect place to stroll, to sit and people watch, or even to do some fishing. In this episode we'll get a look at the fall colours in the southwest corner of the park, near Grenadier Pond.
Today we begin a five-part look at autumn in High Park. You'll see all the amazing fall colours, with trees ablaze in bright yellows, oranges, and reds. People are everywhere in the park on a day like this as it's a perfect place to stroll, to sit and people watch, or even to do some fishing. In this episode we'll get a look at the fall colours in the southwest corner of the park, near Grenadier Pond.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
TLTV Ep 74 - Manitoulin Island (Part 9)
In this final episode from Manitoulin Island we'll get a closer look at the historic Swing Bridge. You'll see the areas near the bridge and will stand by the shores to watch the bridge open and close to let boats in and out of the North Channel. Finally we'll spy a sailboat celebrating Haweater Weekend (the biggest festival of the year on Manitoulin Island) as it sails through the North Channel adorned with many lights. That's all for now from Manitoulin Island. I hope you enjoyed it!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
TLTV Ep 73 - Manitoulin Island (Part 8)
We're back on the North Channel to check out the famous Swing Bridge in the late afternoon. We'll also see a couple of schooners pass by the bridge and head into Little Current's harbour. Next we'll head back to Willisville and journey to the highest point around. You'll see the stunning views from the top of the mountain, including the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield, some valleys carved out by the glaciers, and numerous islands dotting the waterways of Northern Ontario.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
TLTV Ep 72 - Manitoulin Island (Part 7)
In episode 7 from Manitoulin Island we'll visit the town of Espanola, about a 30 minute drive north of Little Current. Espanola started as a pulp & paper town, and we open the episode by viewing the Domtar paper mill, which is a mix of old and new buildings. We'll see the river through town and watch a bit of golf on a nearby course. Next we'll head to the town of Willisville which has some of the highest vantage points in the entire area. We'll head halfway up into the hills (we'll head to the top in the next episode of TLTV) and check out some of the outstanding views of the rugged landscape.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TLTV Ep 71 - Manitoulin Island (Part 6)
In episode 6 from Manitoulin Island we'll head just north of the island to visit MacGregor Bay and the little town of Birch Island. We'll check out a beautiful little roadside church in Birch Island before getting on the highway to see some of the amazing beauty of the Canadian landscape. We'll end up checking out the beauty of raging Whitefish Falls, nestled in among the rocks of the Canadian Shield.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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