Weekend in the city...

Who would have thought that in the middle of February, Toronto would have clear sidewalks, slush free roads and a temperature just over the freezing mark.  There is always an abundance of things to do in the city, and this weekend is no exception.  I began my journey in Liberty Village today.  My expectations of crowds upon crowds of people were not met.  It was actually a very quiet day in "porn alley".  I figured people were at home taking in as much of the Olympics as they could handle, when I reached my point this morning, I turned it off and headed out.  Next stop was Yorkville's Icefest.  This is the Bloor Yorkville's fifth annual festival featuring Ontario's ice carvers and their magnificent displays of ice art.  The festival is on from Feb 18-21st, and if anyone is looking for some way to spend the day outside, I highly recommend it.  I realized when I arrived in Yorkville, that this is where the majority of people decided to spend part of the day.  Toronto has countless festivals throughout the year which are free for people to take in and enjoy, and it's a great way to get active in the community, whether you live in that specific area or not. The weather was perfect for spectators at Icefest, but the temperatures were beginning to wreak havoc on the sculptures, as puddles were beginning to form from the dripping art.  There is some great pieces to see here, and night viewing would give onlookers a great chance to see the lighting effects which have also been added to some of the works on display.

In the coming weeks, I will be focusing on different neighborhoods throughout Toronto giving people a little history lesson in what makes every distinct area in the city unique, by providing a rundown of the demographics in the area, shops, eats, and a historical aspect as to how that area came to be what it is today.