all day breakfast

open early for those who want to eat a 6am breakfast

shopping

a long gone department store, but the door handle and logo remain

hope everyone has their shopping done by now... the malls are crazy busy!

Merry Christmas Everyone

good view

The view on Dundas St E is not good, but according to yelp, the food at this non-traditional Chinese eatery is.

residential school

here comes Santa Claus

Burlington's parade is the last among the many community parades in the GTHA 

(Greater Toronto/Hamilton Area)

tree vs bike

please, do not lock your bike to a tree

george street

The George Street Diner, at George and Richmond Sts in Toronto

found

phone numbers are so last century....

comfort

crazy

Seen at a ribfest over the summer. No, I did not try it!

'life'

I'm not sure why the fish are swimming, 

but 'Inochi' is from the Japanese word for 'life', according to their website. 

we are open

don't mind the construction mess, come on downtown and shop!

tats removed

I can't remember where I saw this particular tattoo place, 

but there are several "tattoo removal" shops cropping up. 

A nice touch is the skin pattern on the background of the sign.

my goodness

This was a big mural in a narrow alley between the pub and the neighbouring building.

There was no way I could get it all in .

run

The Terry Fox Run is  now a worldwide event,

in Canada, it's aways held on the second Sunday after Labour Day

which this year was on September 20th.

s'paw

I parked beside this car the other day. These people have been in business since the 1970's

dream away

bumper crop

shop local

I found this chalkboard sign at a newly opened consignment shop

bumper sticker

Panamania

one of the many large screens at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto for the PanAm Games

stormy weather

quickly snapped a photo, then parked the car, then ran into the library to wait out the rain

 Dr Frank J Hayden was the founder of the local chapter of the Special Olympics which this year were held in LA and ended last weekend.

This new school, along with the recreation centre and library, opened two years ago.

out of order

I hope you weren't thirsty

rebranded

 new logo                                                                                                              old logo

The Hudson's Bay Company has been around since 1670. 

The old logo had been in use since 1965. A couple of years ago, a new logo was unveiled and is gradually appearing on all the stores.

The department store is still generally known by its nickname The Bay

which do you prefer?

pick your own

saw this sign last weekend,

seems to be a bit early, don't you think?

underway

this boat stands out from most of the other sleeker models in the marina

look, a condo

holidays and visitors can make you forget where you are.......
my apologies for forgetting to post on Wednesday.

a bench mark

we all know signs are important

duck crossing

you want to watch out for the duck crossing the road

stick family

I have a serious dislike for these stick family stickers that people put on the rear windows of their cars. But now, I am finding them in grocery store windows as well!

bobcat on a flatbed

was following the bobcat for awhile.
it was heading for a construction site, I assume.

one welly

Wellington Brewery is in Wellington County

as you can see, the 'open' sign was not lit, so we didn't get to try their one off welly beers

falling ice

I think the threat of falling ice from the overhang at the mall is over now that spring is here

mural mobile van

I found this van for a new 'assisted living centre' with some pretty funky designs and murals on it.

snack foods

enough said

black swan

Next door to last week's (closed) yoga and cafe is this (open) pub. 

It wasn't quite warm enough for patio seating, 

but the chairs and tables were ready for when that day comes (and I believe it is finally here!)

get naked

get naked/go raw

This looked interesting, but when I tried to find out more information, I discovered it had closed - exactly one year ago and doesn't seem to have found another location to re-open.

wrong way

just in case you were thinking of going this way... don't

a special couple

a lovely tribute found on a park bench 

seasonal

This is one of those seasonal places that closes for the winter. 

The sign previously said "see you in March", 

but March marched on ... and nothing. 

Last night I saw it was changed to April 1. 

so, they are still in business?

work/life balance

it was a Monday when I was in Dundas, also shopping

but, not at this decor shop

a bite of Guinness

I bought six of these to share

knowing the person I was sharing with wouldn't eat his share,

so I had five for myself (still two left to share)

from Beanermunky Chocolate in Dundas

signature

good food,

but also could be a great band name.

limited parking

oh dear..... I seem to have forgotten to press publish when I scheduled this post.

we're up and running now, everyone!

back door

The last BiWay store closed in 2001. It was a discount chain that you didn't want to admit to ever shopping in and is not particularly missed. Found this in a back alley in Barrie.

swing your partner, dosado ...

one of the many graphic licence plates available. 

I had no idea you could get one for the Ontario Square Dancers Association!

business cards

this corner had a store that burned down about 25 years ago 

now the space provides a long view of giant business card signs

my apologies for the late posting.....

stay in your lane

it's a good thing we were at a red light so we could try to figure out 

what was happening at this intersection.

condos

not just another condo building - but 'boutique' condos!