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How two Ontario cities are re-imagining abandoned railway relics
Brockville and St. Thomas are two small Ontario industrial cities that wouldn’t normally attract much attention. But both communities are working on remarkable projects that re-purpose former railway infrastructure to create interesting public spaces that don’t just lure out-of-town visitors, … Continue reading
Posted in Parks, Travels
Tagged Brockville, Elevated Park, Ontario, Parks, Railway, St. Thomas, Tunnel
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The streetcar returns to Detroit – but who benefits?
After sixty-one years, streetcars have returned to Detroit’s famed Woodward Avenue. But without integration with other transit systems, its usefulness is limited. Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Transit, Travels
Tagged Detroit, Development, QLine, Streetcar, Streetcars, Transit, Travels, Woodward Avenue
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The Halifax Department of Silly Walks
As part of our trip through the Maritime Provinces a few weeks ago, we visited Halifax. Nova Scotia’s capital and largest city is the economic, cultural and transportation hub for Atlantic Canada. In 1996, the City of Halifax was merged … Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Roads, Travels, Walking
Tagged Dartmouth, Flags, Halifax, Ministry of Silly Walks, Nova Scotia, Pedestrian, Vision Zero, Walking
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A visit to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
New Glasgow City Hall After our wedding, we went away to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. I’ve been to Halifax and the Annapolis Valley once before, in April 2004, but I’ve never been to Cape Breton (which has become … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, History, Travels
Tagged History, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Travels, Viola Desmond, Westray Mine
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Cycling the Greater Golden Horseshoe
You never know who you might meet when you ride through Toronto’s ravines Spring is here! One of my favourite things to do is go for a ride, either within town, or on a day trip or an overnight excursion. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Travels
Tagged Cycling, GO Transit, Midland, Niagara Region, Peterborough, Port Colborne, Port Dover, Rail Trail, Trans-Canada Trail
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To Stratford by Train
VIA Train 85 at Stratford Station, October 8, 2016 On Thanksgiving weekend, my partner and I made the trip out to Stratford to get away from Toronto for two days and see two shows: Macbeth and The Hypochondriac. Both plays … Continue reading
Posted in Intercity Rail, Travels
Tagged Kitchener, Stratford, Stratford Festival, Toronto, Union Station, VIA Rail
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