The Leslie Street Spit, TORONTO’s ‘artificial-natural’ habitat, extends far out into Lake Ontario at the foot of Leslie Street.  It’s  getting bigger every day.  The Spit was created largely from construction excavations, and is now home to numerous wild animals, birds and butterflies, as well as weekend joggers, cyclists and hikers.

Monday to Friday there’s a continuous parade of dump trucks, but they’re gone on weekends.  The Spit is an ideal place to get away from the big city. Below – two photos by cyclist BRYAN BLENKIN.

<Sunday brunch while moored in a lagoon>

<Found sculpture, Leslie Street Spit>