![]() This is the third (and last for today’s blog) but there are many more. Jarvis Street Baptist Church.īelow: Yes, there are a lot of churches in this section of downtown. ![]() I think that he called himself either Cowboy Bob or Cowboy Bill.īelow: Church #2. The intersection of Queen and Church from a different angle.īelow: As I walked back to the intersection, this man walked in front of the streetcar. Usually there are people around but it was surprisingly quiet that day (too cold outside?)īelow: Take a few more steps towards Metropolitan United and then turn around. In this case, the setting adds to the grace and beauty of the building. Even if you aren’t religious, there is something inspiring about the architecture. ![]() ![]() Plus, it was a nice day for a walk.īelow: Looking north up Church Street from Richmond.īelow: Metropolitan United Church is on the NW corner of Queen and Church. I had come across King Street because the streetcars tend to be faster on King these days. I was there a few minutes early so of course I took a few pictures while I was waiting. I was meeting a friend at Queen and Church for walkies and coffee last Monday. The mural was part of the STEPS Initiative Program and it also involved StART (StreetARToronto), the owners of the residence, and a number of other partners. The colours are reflections from the mural. These were painted by local artists before Okudart finished the piece.īelow: The church across the street does not have stained glass windows. The background of the mural consists of large rainbow coloured stripes on top and black on the bottom. Is that a man on the left?īelow: Under the globe another female figure with a blue nose. One blue eye in the Atlantic Ocean and one orange eye in Asia. A black and white globe with a mouth in Africa. A blue conical beak and feathery wings on a female human like figure who is sitting on three large heads.īelow: Just a bit lower on the mural – more beaks but this time they look like carrots. The artist, Okudart, has already signed the piece.īelow: The very top portion. No one was painting when I walked past this afternoon. It looks finished although the ropes and lifts are still in place. Not just a new mural but also a new landmark.īelow: It’s painted on the side of the Parkside student residence (once the Primrose Hotel) on the SW corner of Jarvis and Carlton streets. The flora and fauna is in good company, as the conservatory is also home to turtles, birds, fish and more.Equilibrium, by Okuda San Miguel, aka Okudartīelow: As seen from Sherbourne street. Separated into two greenhouses - a tropical house and an arid house - it's fit to house everything from agave to orchids. Its lone greenhouse mimics the cool, moist conditions of a rainforest and houses tree ferns, palms, cacti and a waterfall.Ĭentennial Park Conservatory This Etobicoke conservatory is an expansive 12,000 foot green space. It also hosts flower shows every season, if you're looking to discover flowers outside the permanent collection.Ĭloud Gardens Cloud Gardens Conservatory, located in the heart of the Financial District, offers a much needed retreat from office towers and traffic-filled streets of downtown Toronto. Open 365 days a year, this conservatory allows you to experience the joys of greenery even on the dreariest days. Inside are six greenhouses, each suited to the plants within - from tropical flowers to cacti. Here are my picks for the top indoor gardens in and around Toronto.Īllan Gardens Built in 1910, Allan Gardens has established itself as a landmark in the city. These foliage filled havens offer a much needed contrast to the snowy streets of the city in the winter, but can still be enjoyed when the temperature rises above zero. Indoor gardens in and around Toronto are a welcome respite from the cold weather.
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