Canoe Landing

I thought it was just really foggy when I set out with the dog, but it turns out that wasn't fog out there, it was just very fine snow.  By the time I turned back toward home, it was getting pretty serious -- looks like Toronto's in for a fun commute this evening.

Anyway, this is the north end of the park known as Canoe Landing.  Canoe Landing is surrounded by the Terry Fox Miracle Mile, which I may photograph another time.

Bobber Plaza, by Douglas Coupland

In summer there is water that spurts up between them from the pavement.  Also, off to the right here (not pictured) is the "Beaver Dam" fountain that, until recently had smooth, fist-sized stones all over its bottom.  Except, apparently, people thought the stones were serving suggestion to sit by the fountain and hurl those rocks at the sculptures.

This is why we can't have nice things, Toronto.

Off at the south end of the park is a giant red canoe.  I neglected to get a photo of it from outside, but from the inside, you have a pretty good view of the Gardner Expressway.

Looking east along the Gardner Expressway (above) and Lakeshore Blvd (below).

This is the view leaning out the other side of the giant canoe:

You can just see Toronto Harbour through the buildings there.

Back behind "Tom Thomson's Canoe" are the "Iceberg Benches", another art installation.  Both pieces are by Douglas Coupland.

It's difficult to get a good, centered shot with the dog tugging
on the leash and wanting to head home like Right Now.