Last night we stopped at a Bank and then next door went to the movies to take in “Downton Abbey – A New Era”. This showing took place in the lovely, Kingsway Movie Theatre, which shows black & white, classic reels, foreign films, docs and occasional blockbusters. This feature was a great winner. However without not too much of an audience, but we were there. 
Toronto’s transit system does well, and our Presto Card allowed us to take a train from Sumach St., then cross town to St. George’s. subway station, and from there an ascent to the cinema itself. No extra charge for either of us; then we had a walk back to the subway for the next train (lots of big noise); got on board; crossed town; and eventually got back home. Line #2 is quite an exciting train. It reminds me of a noisy New York City train roaring through tunnels. Toronto is building even more subway lines right now.
On our list for Downtown Halifax itself there are condos and apartment rentals and one spectacular building. 
There’s The famous Town Clock. 
There’s The Halifax Public Garden, and . . . . . . . . . 
“Friday Night Lights.” This afternoon the two of us were waiting for Seafoods from Clearwater in Halifax, to be delivered from Clearwater Seafoods and transported to us from Halifax International Airport itself. What’s available to order? – There’s Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp, Crab and . . . more quality Seafood from Salmon to Tuna, Black Cod, Halibut and all the rest. <Below – a high-rise of Halifax Harbour>
Category Archives: Parks and gardens
CALIFORNIA IS A PLACE WHERE LIFE CAN BE BEAUTIFUL. I MISS THE STATE – IT CAN BE A WONDERLAND.
A NEW CABBAGETOWN RESIDENT HAS ARRIVED AT RiVERDALE FARM, 201 WINCHESTER STREET
It would be wise to check if Riverdale Farm is open. It may be closed for a Covid-19 lockdown. The new resident is a calf, and it’s doing very well.
PHOTOGRAPHER STEVEN EVANS & HIS WIFE, CYNDI, SPENT SOME TIME EXPLORING ‘THE LESLIE ST. SPIT’
Toronto is a city with many awesome places that some of us don’t take the time to explore. Not so with Steven and Cyndi. Over several years they’ve been out hiking and photographing Hidden Toronto. The Leslie Street Spit is an ‘artificial-natural’ habitat, extending 5 kilometres into Lake Ontario at the foot of Leslie Street.
The Spit was originally created largely from construction excavations, and is now home to numerous wild animals, birds and butterflies, as well as weekend joggers, cyclists and hikers.
No dogs are allowed because there’s so much animal, bird and plant life on the Spit – over 400 plant species, 300 bird species, reptiles, foxes, otters, coyotes and beaver.
Trails are paved and well maintained, and there are several off-trail areas as well.
To see more work by Steven Evans go to this address – http://www.stevenevansphotography.com/
2020 IS PROVING TO BE A SEASON FOR OWLS – A BIG BARRED HAS PAID 4 VISITS TO ROSEDALE SOUTH
NANCY KENNEDY’ s garden in Rosedale South has been a touchdown site for one well-fed owl. The surroundings must be A+ since it has dropped by four times already. Barred Owls are large and stocky with rounded heads, no ear tufts and medium length rounded tails. Distribution is wide in North America, mostly along the eastern half from Florida to southern Canada. <PHOTO ABOVE by Nancy Kennedy>
The population is increasing, so it seems this is a healthy species. When they’re nesting Barred Owls are known to sweep down on people. They’re also known for loud, nighttime screeching. <PHOTO ABOVE from the National Aububon Society>
PHOTO #3 – NOVEMBER 19/2020 – WHERE THE LEAF BAGS GO – COMMISSIONER STREET’S CITY DEPOT
<PHOTOS BY BRYAN BLENKIN who writes “They’ll be composted and used in city gardens. Meanwhile they must be stored somewhere – Commissioner Street Depot.”>
TODAY’S PHOTO – #15 – AFTER 9 MONTHS IN SELF-QUARANTINE THE WORLD IS STILL BEAUTIFUL
<Finally, after several years that Burning Bush has bloomed. Can’t believe it!>
THE LESLIE STREET SPIT – AN INNER CITY NATURE RESERVE ON LAKE ONTARIO
At the foot of Leslie Street, a 5 kilometre-long peninsula juts out into Lake Ontario. Weekends, year round, the Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) is open to bikers, hikers, picnickers, birdwatchers, wildflower afficionados – anyone wanting to spend quality time with Mother Nature. No dogs are allowed because there’s so much animal, bird and plant life on the Spit – over 400 plant species, 300 bird species, reptiles, butterflies, foxes, otters, coyotes and beaver. Trails are paved and well maintained, and there are several off-trail areas as well.
TWO RED PANDA CUBS ARRIVED AT TORONTO’S ZOO OVER A MONTH AGO. THEY’RE GROWING QUICKLY
They’re being well looked after by the Zoo’s dedicated team. The Keeper Team wrote “As the cubs gain weight and strength we remain optimistic.”
The Red Panda mother gave birth to them in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14th.
This is the first Red Panda pregnancy at the Zoo since 1996, and it’s the first offspring for mother ILA with father SUVA. 
<PHOTO – An adult Red Panda>
TORONTO’S TREES – SOME OF US TAKE 10.2-MILLION OF THEM FOR GRANTED
TORONTO’s 10.2 million trees occupy – surprisingly – only 20% of the urban landscape. Half of them are in excellent or good condition; countless others suffocate in concrete boxes along urban spillways and city streets.
A study, “Every Tree Counts”, tells us that “the structural value of our urban forest represents a staggering $7 billion. Furthermore, the environmental and social services provided by the urban forest greatly exceed the annual investment in its management.
The urban forest provides over $60 million annually in ecological services, including climate change and air pollution mitigation and energy conservation benefits, plus additional storm water management services.
”TORONTO plants about 84,000 trees every year. Approximately 54% of new trees in the city are regenerated naturally. The remaining 46% are planted. Spring and fall are spectacular seasons here, when our tree population looks its very best.
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