Toronto Boris
@torontoboris.bsky.social
Local punter, fietser and gadabout of record..
An unapologetic Torontophile.
An unapologetic Torontophile.
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This season's Toronto Henge was a dud, so here's some shots from a previous one I never shared
February 18, 2026 at 1:35 AM
This season's Toronto Henge was a dud, so here's some shots from a previous one I never shared
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The Winter stations are officially up at Woodbine beach
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The Winter stations are officially up at Woodbine beach
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
The Winter stations are officially up at Woodbine beach
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The Winter stations are officially up at Woodbine beach
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
This has become an annual winter tradition to wander about & see what ideas they've come up with.
Except today fog rolled in making it hard to see much of anything
But we'll try anyway
#winterstations #publicart #parksTO #winterTO #Toronto
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Parkdale might seem like an ordinary Toronto neighbourhood, but its story includes the Grey Cup, an amusement park, the KKK and the largest school in Canada. Learn more about this distinctive community on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Parkdale by Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast
Parkdale might seem like an ordinary Toronto neighbourhood, but its story includes the Grey Cup, an amusement park, the KKK, mental health and the largest school in Canada. Learn more about this disti...
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February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Parkdale might seem like an ordinary Toronto neighbourhood, but its story includes the Grey Cup, an amusement park, the KKK and the largest school in Canada. Learn more about this distinctive community on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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The things my dog finds in the snow are always of concern, because she'll try and eat just about anything...
This morning it was a squirrel head. Just a squirrel head, the rest of it was missing...
#squirrel #dosgofBluesky #WTF
This morning it was a squirrel head. Just a squirrel head, the rest of it was missing...
#squirrel #dosgofBluesky #WTF
February 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The things my dog finds in the snow are always of concern, because she'll try and eat just about anything...
This morning it was a squirrel head. Just a squirrel head, the rest of it was missing...
#squirrel #dosgofBluesky #WTF
This morning it was a squirrel head. Just a squirrel head, the rest of it was missing...
#squirrel #dosgofBluesky #WTF
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Wishing you all a wonderful Family Day!
📷 : Kevin Biskaborn
#sharecangeo #wildlife #wildlifephotography
📷 : Kevin Biskaborn
#sharecangeo #wildlife #wildlifephotography
February 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Wishing you all a wonderful Family Day!
📷 : Kevin Biskaborn
#sharecangeo #wildlife #wildlifephotography
📷 : Kevin Biskaborn
#sharecangeo #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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The @museumoftoronto.bsky.social's "Mr. Dressup to Degrassi" is a great exhibition!
Lots of childhood memories and lots of new things learned. Will have a full review on an upcoming Substack!
Lots of childhood memories and lots of new things learned. Will have a full review on an upcoming Substack!
February 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
The @museumoftoronto.bsky.social's "Mr. Dressup to Degrassi" is a great exhibition!
Lots of childhood memories and lots of new things learned. Will have a full review on an upcoming Substack!
Lots of childhood memories and lots of new things learned. Will have a full review on an upcoming Substack!
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God bless the Dutch for this
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
God bless the Dutch for this
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On this day in 1996, Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration, leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake
Learn more in my Deep Dive
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Learn more in my Deep Dive
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February 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 1996, Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration, leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake
Learn more in my Deep Dive
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Learn more in my Deep Dive
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Last Fare to Clairlea.
Toronto - May 2020
An ignominious end to an old Checker Marathon. Rusting away as a lawn ornament / billboard in industrial Scarborough.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - May 2020
An ignominious end to an old Checker Marathon. Rusting away as a lawn ornament / billboard in industrial Scarborough.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
February 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Last Fare to Clairlea.
Toronto - May 2020
An ignominious end to an old Checker Marathon. Rusting away as a lawn ornament / billboard in industrial Scarborough.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - May 2020
An ignominious end to an old Checker Marathon. Rusting away as a lawn ornament / billboard in industrial Scarborough.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
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Hi everyone! I’m working on a new Toronto history video using footage I shot on Media Day of the 1906 Russell Model B runabout, featured in the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance display at the Canadian International AutoShow
Would love your thoughts so far!
#AutoShowCA #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin
Would love your thoughts so far!
#AutoShowCA #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin
Made in Canada: 1906 Russell Model B at the Canadian International AutoShow 2026 (Rough-cut intro)
YouTube video by Jeremy Hopkin
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February 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Hi everyone! I’m working on a new Toronto history video using footage I shot on Media Day of the 1906 Russell Model B runabout, featured in the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance display at the Canadian International AutoShow
Would love your thoughts so far!
#AutoShowCA #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin
Would love your thoughts so far!
#AutoShowCA #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin
The weather is heating up & deep snow is very much a limited time offer. So its time for another #RavineRamble Nordic edition, this time following Taylor Creek between Victoria Park Ave & O'Connor Bridge.
Come and join along
#LoveTheRavines #RavineRambler #DonRover #parksTO #EastCoatKin #winterTO
Come and join along
#LoveTheRavines #RavineRambler #DonRover #parksTO #EastCoatKin #winterTO
February 14, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The weather is heating up & deep snow is very much a limited time offer. So its time for another #RavineRamble Nordic edition, this time following Taylor Creek between Victoria Park Ave & O'Connor Bridge.
Come and join along
#LoveTheRavines #RavineRambler #DonRover #parksTO #EastCoatKin #winterTO
Come and join along
#LoveTheRavines #RavineRambler #DonRover #parksTO #EastCoatKin #winterTO
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Seaton village Jaguar, defanged
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Seaton village Jaguar, defanged
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Seaton village Jaguar, defanged
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Seaton village Jaguar, defanged
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - Mar 2022
Deadly road predator, now toothless & idle.
Bonus, the graffiti van long sunken into the pavement & blocked in by trees. She's been there for decades.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
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February 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Winter disc golf at its finest in knee high snow.
Good news: no disc was lost.
Bad news: personal worse score on the course.
Should have snowshoed instead.
#LoveTheRavines #DiscGolf #DentoniaPark #parksTO #DiscGolfTO #WinterTO
Good news: no disc was lost.
Bad news: personal worse score on the course.
Should have snowshoed instead.
#LoveTheRavines #DiscGolf #DentoniaPark #parksTO #DiscGolfTO #WinterTO
February 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Winter disc golf at its finest in knee high snow.
Good news: no disc was lost.
Bad news: personal worse score on the course.
Should have snowshoed instead.
#LoveTheRavines #DiscGolf #DentoniaPark #parksTO #DiscGolfTO #WinterTO
Good news: no disc was lost.
Bad news: personal worse score on the course.
Should have snowshoed instead.
#LoveTheRavines #DiscGolf #DentoniaPark #parksTO #DiscGolfTO #WinterTO
Baldwin Ponies
Toronto - March 2022
In an Chinatown alley rest 2 rusting pony cars. I'm pretty sure the yellow is a Plymouth Barracuda, but unsure of other one, @normal-cr02-metal.bsky.social any ideas?
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - March 2022
In an Chinatown alley rest 2 rusting pony cars. I'm pretty sure the yellow is a Plymouth Barracuda, but unsure of other one, @normal-cr02-metal.bsky.social any ideas?
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
February 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Baldwin Ponies
Toronto - March 2022
In an Chinatown alley rest 2 rusting pony cars. I'm pretty sure the yellow is a Plymouth Barracuda, but unsure of other one, @normal-cr02-metal.bsky.social any ideas?
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - March 2022
In an Chinatown alley rest 2 rusting pony cars. I'm pretty sure the yellow is a Plymouth Barracuda, but unsure of other one, @normal-cr02-metal.bsky.social any ideas?
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Bathurst Sentinel
Toronto - Jan 2024
This vintage Benz sat in an alley near Bathurst Station for at least 20-25years, long enough to sink into the pavement.
Sadly in the last year she's been removed.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - Jan 2024
This vintage Benz sat in an alley near Bathurst Station for at least 20-25years, long enough to sink into the pavement.
Sadly in the last year she's been removed.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Bathurst Sentinel
Toronto - Jan 2024
This vintage Benz sat in an alley near Bathurst Station for at least 20-25years, long enough to sink into the pavement.
Sadly in the last year she's been removed.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto - Jan 2024
This vintage Benz sat in an alley near Bathurst Station for at least 20-25years, long enough to sink into the pavement.
Sadly in the last year she's been removed.
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
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Wednesday night, down at the pile-o-crap
February 12, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Wednesday night, down at the pile-o-crap
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On the Subway, Toronto, 1984
#BlackHistoryMonth
#photography
#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#filmisnotdead
#Toronto
#BlackHistoryMonth
#photography
#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#filmisnotdead
#Toronto
February 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
On the Subway, Toronto, 1984
#BlackHistoryMonth
#photography
#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#filmisnotdead
#Toronto
#BlackHistoryMonth
#photography
#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#filmisnotdead
#Toronto
A Checkered past
Toronto, Ontario - Nov 2019
Keeping up with my personal theme for a week, another abandoned laneway beauty. A Checker Marathon, once an ubiquitous NYC taxi cab, now a relic rusting idle
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto, Ontario - Nov 2019
Keeping up with my personal theme for a week, another abandoned laneway beauty. A Checker Marathon, once an ubiquitous NYC taxi cab, now a relic rusting idle
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
February 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM
A Checkered past
Toronto, Ontario - Nov 2019
Keeping up with my personal theme for a week, another abandoned laneway beauty. A Checker Marathon, once an ubiquitous NYC taxi cab, now a relic rusting idle
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
Toronto, Ontario - Nov 2019
Keeping up with my personal theme for a week, another abandoned laneway beauty. A Checker Marathon, once an ubiquitous NYC taxi cab, now a relic rusting idle
#LanewayTO #classiccars #abandoned #Alleyway #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #Toronto
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My latest Substack offering - after a long hiatus - looks at the career of "Old Reliable" Billy Bass, the Toronto Argonauts' first black captain.
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open.substack.com/pub/jamesefr...
Billy Bass: "A fine player and a gentleman"
A look at the career of a barrier-breaking Argonaut
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February 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
My latest Substack offering - after a long hiatus - looks at the career of "Old Reliable" Billy Bass, the Toronto Argonauts' first black captain.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesefr...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesefr...
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Don Valley Brick Works 18 years ago youtu.be/SxOVaeSOM0E?...
Don Valley Brickworks
YouTube video by yokes
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February 7, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Don Valley Brick Works 18 years ago youtu.be/SxOVaeSOM0E?...
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Harbord yesterday. Anyone with a mobility device will have difficulty & now-plowed bike lanes unusable. Tory-council contract but somebody is making cash w/out doing the job right. It’s confounding that the mayor isn’t yelling about this. Instead we get city ads/PR that snow clearing is good.
February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Harbord yesterday. Anyone with a mobility device will have difficulty & now-plowed bike lanes unusable. Tory-council contract but somebody is making cash w/out doing the job right. It’s confounding that the mayor isn’t yelling about this. Instead we get city ads/PR that snow clearing is good.