Post some pictures of your city! II

[MonkeyRonin]

Almost mistook that for St. Clair at first glance:




Still, aside from the streetcar that Dundas shot is generically but unmistakably Canadian - could be any newly developed area from Vancouver to Halifax.

[whatnext]

Last Saturday night in Vancouver.

[IMG]IMG_1355 by bcborn, on Flickr[/IMG]
my photo

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by whatnext

Last Saturday night in Vancouver.

[IMG]IMG_1355 by bcborn, on Flickr[/IMG]
my photo

That is beautiful.

FrAnKs: the images aren't showing. Error is "image not found or was removed"... but I bet they were nice.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by zoomer

Love the port infrastructure pics ScreamingViking, unusual and cool bridge there.

As for Toronto having the most European streetscape - I think that’s fair to challenge it. I’ve almost universally heard people say that about Quebec or Montreal.

This picture is very North American except for a streetcar, which exists in other cities on this continent. I think Toronto’s appeal is that it is it’s own beast, not European and it’s still evolving and if done right maybe several decades from now people in other countries will be saying how their city is the most Toronto-like.

I don't think many would say that Montreal and Quebec City are the most European feeling places outside of Europe. Just in North America (if one's definition of that is USA + Canada). There are lots of places outside of Europe that look and feel as much if not more like Europe than Montreal and Quebec City.

That said, I too was a bit perplexed by Rousseau's comment, though then I realized he was referring to a certain modernist style that one finds in newer (but still urban) parts of European cities.

In this he's arguably right, though few people think of the La Défense district if you ask them to envision what a European city looks like.

[FrAnKs]

[lio45]

Originally Posted by FrAnKs

To think that 1920s NIMBYs almost prevented the Price Building from getting built!

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by lio45

To think that 1920s NIMBYs almost prevented the Price Building from getting built!

Je comprend un peu leur réaction quand même.

Il faut se replonger à l’époque où Québec avait encore l’allure d’un village et où la majorité des édifices ne dépassaient pas les 4 étages et de voir débarquer comme ça un nouvel édifice hors normes avec une architecture New-Yorkaise, je comprend que ça ait pu choquer certaines personnes mais bien souvent il s’agit d’une réaction émotive au changement (comme le débat sur le Tramway à Québec)

On se rappellera que les Parisiens se sont également opposés à la Tour Eiffel.
On connaît la suite…c’est devenu l’icône d’une ville et d’un pays!

[zoomer]

Fixed it is! Great set FrAnKs - my favourite is the mural under the bridge photo, beautiful. Also the interior church shot, nice style with the lower white ceiling, feels more community friendly versus all powerful and imposing of a larger cathedral, lol.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by zoomer

Fixed it is! Great set FrAnKs - my favourite is the mural under the bridge photo, beautiful. Also the interior church shot, nice style with the lower white ceiling, feels more community friendly versus all powerful and imposing of a larger cathedral, lol.

Thanks! There used to have other murals before but they were slowly fading away…so those ones under A440 are pretty recent and yes, the inside of the chapel seemed “cozy / inviting” to me!

[MolsonExport]

Lovely QC set, Franks.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Lovely QC set, Franks.

Thanks!

[LFC]

Some incredible shots of Kelowna recently on instagram by @idrive400

[MonctonRad]

Kelowna is what I aspire Moncton to be like in 10 years time (except with a muddy river rather than a pristine lake, fewer mountains, and no wildfire smoke).



There will be at least another six towers (15-30+ storeys) in the downtown area by that point (the Third Sister, Gateway Towers, Ashford/Downing project, Infinity Tower & St. Bernard Place).

[MonctonRad]

@Franks - there is no city on this continent (or frankly anywhere) like Quebec City. A wonderful set.



This perspective is especially stunning.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

@Franks - there is no city on this continent (or frankly anywhere) like Quebec City. A wonderful set.



This perspective is especially stunning.

Thanks for the fine comment!
You know, there are many beautiful cities in North America, that's why I never dare saying Québec City is THE most beautiful (I think it sounds a bit arrogant / Haughty), but is it in North America's top 10 or even top 5? Most certainly!
Though, I can definitely say that Quebec City is unique!

[kool maudit]

The Price Building is such a gem. These early mini-scrapers look great over otherwise non-skyscraper skylines. It reminds me of the Kungstornen here in Stockholm.

[FrAnKs]

Originally Posted by kool maudit

The Price Building is such a gem. These early mini-scrapers look great over otherwise non-skyscraper skylines. It reminds me of the Kungstornen here in Stockholm.

Really nice! To me, they looks like giant church steeples next to each other.

[MonkeyRonin]

Summertime Toronto. Big post, I'm sorry.



Front Street West IV by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Berczy Park II by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Fork in the Road by kotsy, on Flickr


_DSC0230 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


https://www.flickr.com/photos/199331...94793/sizes/l/


A foggy Glen Stewart Ravine looking lush after June rians by Phil Marion (227 million views), on Flickr


Elite by Grant D, on Flickr


City Hall Observation Deck II by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Kensington Market by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Kensington Market by Marcanadian, on Flickr


GM9A9608 by Phil Marion (230 million views), on Flickr


Lake Ontario by sonicgregu, on Flickr


_DSC0012 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


_DSC0150 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


_DSC0331 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


_DSC0348 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


_MVP2706 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


Prelude to Pride 2024. by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


Arriving by Train, Toronto, 2022 by Avard Woolaver, on Flickr


Toronto sunset by Phil Marion (230 million views), on Flickr


Crowd Forms to watch Canada/Uruguay 2024 Copa América Match at Kramer's by A Great Capture, on Flickr


Queen and Spadina by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Dupont Station by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Brant Street by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Queen Street West by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Graffiti Alley by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Graffiti Alley by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Massey Hall by Marcanadian, on Flickr


St. Patrick Station by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Chinatown by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Chinatown by Marcanadian, on Flickr


Untitled by A Great Capture, on Flickr


Dupont Station II by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Yonge Street 4:55am on June 12th by A Great Capture, on Flickr


Edit Portra 800 JPEG by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


https://www.flickr.com/photos/gerbug...n/pool-blogto/


Kensington Performer by Grant D, on Flickr


Untitled by Alex Meoko, on Flickr


Graffiti Alley by aida_dasilva, on Flickr


R.C. Harris Beach by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Kensington Fruit Market by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Souvenirs by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Chinatown on Fujifilm VI by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Kensington Pedestrian Sundays by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Chinatown on Fujifilm by Jack Landau, on Flickr


Chinatown on Fujifilm II by Jack Landau, on Flickr


East Chinatown X by Jack Landau, on Flickr


East Chinatown III by Jack Landau, on Flickr


The One (1 Bloor West) construction progress, as of August 16, 2024 by Jeremy Gilbert, on Flickr


Roncesvalles footbridge by Jeremy Gilbert, on Flickr


_DSC0007-2 by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


Summer nights on Kew Beach - Toronto by Phil Marion (230 million views), on Flickr


2024 Beaches International Jazz Festival's Streetfest by Phil Marion (230 million views), on Flickr


The Garden of Lost Boys, The Village, Toronto 2024. by Tom Fournier Park, on Flickr


Late Afternoon @ Woodbine Beach by A Great Capture, on Flickr


Toronto sunset from Leslie Street Spit by Phil Marion (227 million views), on Flickr

[Echoes]

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[zoomer]

Gorgeous Kelowna shots! It’s awesome to have such diversity in city looks/natural settings in BC - they really are quite different if you compare Vancouver, Kelowna (although the new towers are very much Vancouver inspired despite the parking podiums), Victoria, Kamloops, etc. More so than any other province? Although Quebec would be similar I think.

It’s great to see Moncton continue to densify downtown, but I don’t think towers are the end all and be all for it. Can you imagine a time when Moncton matches or surpasses Kelowna in population? Maybe in the next 50 years, I doubt it, however I’ve always been a fan of Moncton which has the Calgary of the Atlantic attitude.

Ok, like Kelowna some slightly smokey pics (the Gonzales Beach ones that is) from a small local forest fire this time near Victoria.

Starting off with the Gorge waterway which is a narrow tidal inlet that runs 7 km inland from the inner harbour downtown.

You can see the start of it on the left from this older picture from about 5 years ago:



Victoria BC October 10 Harbour Air by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Some fantastic heritage houses in this part of town, this is directly above the Selkirk Trestle walking/bike bridge with a great view of the waterway.



1140 Arthur Currie Lane, built 1891, Architect - John Teague. Photo - July 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Older pic of the trestle it overlooks:



Selkirk Trestle Bridge - March 2, 2023. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Along the Gorge in Victoria. July 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



1100 Block of Catherine Street, Victoria. July 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Nice little retail block just up from the waterfront:



400 Block of Craigflower Road, Esquimalt. June 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



400 Block of Craigflower Road, Esquimalt. June 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Gorge Bridge - July 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



View from under the Gorge Bridge - Victoria. July 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Along the Gorge in Victoria. July 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Along the Gorge in Victoria - July 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Along the Gorge in Victoria. July 19, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Another day, another beach - Gonzales, first viewed from above at Gonzales Observatory, built in 1914.



Gonzales Observatory - July 26, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Gonzales Beach, Victoria, July 26, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Gonzales Bay - VIctoria. July 26, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Gonzales Bay - Victoria. July 26, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Gonzales Bay - Victoria. July 26, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

The Gonzales Observatory in the background on a nearby street:



Lillian Road by Fairfield Road - Victoria. July 26, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Lillian Road by Fairfield Road - Victoria. July 26, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr



Gonzales Pharmacy - July 26, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr