For today's hike we met at the Allan Gardens Conservatory and took advantage of warming up and viewing the Christmas Display prior to starting our journey
Two turtles minus the doves!
42 Brave Souls greeted Rene for her traditional walk through the downtown area despite a temperature of -13 degrees
Rene explains today's itinerary and points the way forward
And off we trot heading towards Cabbage Town
Passing by a realistic wall mural
Pausing to view the original Cabbage Town Cottages
"How much is that Doggy in the window"
Jumbo Christmas Tree & Santa
Trudging through Wellesley Park
"Glad to see the back of me"?
Rene dusts off the plaque about the Cemetery
Pausing for a pee at Riverdale Zoo
"I've got my beady eyes on you"
Warm and comfortable
Sheep with cataracts!
The Old Moss Park Apartments ready for demolition
Entering the Moss Park rejuvenation area
Reflections in the new swimming pool
Seniors passing by a Senior Home under construction
The Humane Society Mural
A rare sight "single file"
Mural of Gord Downey under the Gardiner
Sculptures in Cork Town
Entering the Distillery
Anne-Marie the only Turtle to turn out today
Ah! time for lunch
Tonie says "Soups On"
On the road again
"Wetting their Whistles" at the Steam Whistle
Leaving the Steam Whistle Brewery
Passing by the Chinese Railroad Workers Monument
Crossing the Puente de Luz Pedestrian Bridge
Passing the War of 1812 Memorial
At our final resting place, The Wheatsheaf, we raised a glass to Rene
Jutta likes a bit of the "Blarney" from Rosemary
Again, big thanks to Rene for a most interesting walk through the historical and modern areas of downtown Toronto. Despite the weather the club stalwarts turned out to give "Old Man Winter" the hiking boot. Thank you to Tony for providing the count. The distance recorded is about a kilometre short as in my excitement I forgot to start the map.
