Humber River Critters

Location: Underpass on the Humber River trail
Date photo taken: 7 June 2016

These critters are part of a large mural project which brings colour and interest to the Humber River trail where it passes under Highway 27. A number of different artists worked to create a series of linked vignettes depicting the natural heritage of the river.

Leslieville Bench

Location: Jimmie Simpson Park, Queen St. E.
Date photo taken: 2 May 2016

Colourful benches like this one can be found scattered throughout Leslieville thanks to the local BIA. The pattern, which falls a little short of rainbow, is inspired by their striped logo.

Beltline Pedestrian Tunnel

Location: Dufferin Street south of Castlefield Ave.
Date photo taken: 7 July 2016

It's hard to believe that only a few years ago this underpass tunnel was a community eyesore, unwelcoming and filled with litter. Today you feel like you're being led into wonderland. When asked for feedback on the project the community responded that they wanted colour. Mission accomplished! The multicoloured treatment on the pedestrian tunnels was done in tandem with a mural project on the adjacent road underpass. The project was led by STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Spaces) in partnership with Friends of the York Beltline and the local councillor.

Sharks

Location: Rail underpass leading to Port Union Waterfront Park
Date photo taken: 13 October 2015

Here's one for all of you who get excited about Shark Week. I don't know any details about this one. If you do, please leave a comment!