Structures

Drowned patio set, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Table For Two

A table waits for two in front of 2 Lenore Ave.

Pumps run at 22 Lakeshore, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

22 Lakeshore

Hoses drain water from 22 Lakeshore.

Lake Ontario encroaches on 21 Third St., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

21 Third St.

Flood waters encroach on the back of 21 Third St, just off of the Cove.


High water encroaches on the WIA, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

WIA Encroachment

High water begins to encroach on the WIA during the Spring of 2017.

Waiting shed reflected in Lake Wards at dusk, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Waiting Shed

The Waiting Shed reflects in Lake Ward’s at dusk.

First cafe customers of 2017, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Café Customers

Canada geese line up in front of the Island Café for a quick shot of espresso.


Water advances up the walkway to 7 Second St., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

7 Second

Water advances up the walkway to 7 Second St.

Tourists in the rain, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Rainy Sunday

A surprise rainstorm on an otherwise sunny Sunday offers up a good reminder that there is almost no shelter at all on this end of the Island, a bit of a problem for tourists during the winter ferry schedule.

29 Third St., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

29 Third St.

A chromed bell cover reflects 29 Third St.


6 Third Street, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

6 Third St.

6 Third St. rests under a snow load after a February snowfall.

Waiting Shed, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Waiting Shed

Ice-coated branches frame the waiting shed on Ward’s after the ice storm of December 2013.

22 Bayview Ave, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

22 Bayview Ave.

Major tree damage in front of 22 Bayview Ave., after the ice storm of December 2013.


10 Lakeshore Ave, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

10 Lakeshore Ave.

10 Lakeshore Ave. is surrounded by ice after the ice storm of December 2013.

32 Bayview Ave, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

32 Bayview Ave.

The corner of Bayview and Third St. appears to lie in ruins after the ice storm of December 2013.

31 Seneca Ave, Algonquin Island, Toronto Islands

The New Style

Twilight settles over the 2012 Toronto skyline as seen from the front lawn of 31 Seneca Ave.


Willow Square mosaic unveiling, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Willow Square 2012

Volunteers and organizers come out to celebrate the unveiling of the magnificent Willow Square mosaic, marking the transition from what was  often a garbage transfer station on Wednesdays to an exceptional public space. Thanks guys, the WIA has never looked so lovely.

Venus and Jupiter conjunction with star and aircraft trails, Gibraltar Lighthouse, Toronto Islands

A Modern Classic

Venus and Jupiter swing together in conjunction past the Gibraltar Point lighthouse.  Together with star and aircraft trails, they form a unique ceiling of light over the oldest existing lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

Venus and Jupiter conjunction, Gibralter Point lighthouse, Toronto Islands

Light Sky

Venus and Jupiter hang together in conjunction off of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse, a light show that’s already fading as the planets drift apart.


Channel and Fifth after a heavy snowfall, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Snow Day

Tractor treads mark the sidewalk at Channel and Fifth St. after so much snow fell in 2008 that farm equipment had to be brought in to help. Click image to view larger.

Heavy ice on boardwalk, Centre Island, Toronto Islands

Shroud

Trees coated in ice frame the Centre Island pier after a particularly heavy winter storm.

Pier at sunrise, Centre Island, Toronto Islands

Pier Sunrise

The Centre Island pier stands in stark silhouette against the colours of a predawn October sky.


10 Third St., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

10 Third St.

10 Third Street lies under a blanket of heavy snow during the winter of 2008.

30 Bayview Ave., Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

30 Bayview Ave.

30 Bayview Ave. sits awash in August sunset light, with Jay’s wonderful flowers lining the walkway.

Old control tower, Toronto Island Airport, Toronto Islands

Ye Olde Control Tower

Another panorama pulled from the archives, as the original Island Airport building faces an uncertain future.  This is a full panorama of the old control tower back in the winter of 2004, shot while waiting for the bus to Ward’s to arrive.  Click image to view larger.


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