Originally Posted by fledermaus

Looks a bit of a dump to me, is that a gem then on a Toronto scale of loveliness?

Originally Posted by magnumpi

It is considering where it is situated, behind Keele subway station close to Keele Street and Bloor, in the west end of town, 100 meters from a gas station surrounded by apartment buildings.

If you took an Ariel photo it would look so out of place. Yet it fits in perfectly.

Originally Posted by fledermaus

you mean like this?

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&sourc...06539&t=h&z=18

Originally Posted by magnumpi

Thanks, thats exactly what i mean, in fact you can't even tell it's there from that view. Maybe then it don't look out of place.

Originally Posted by magnumpi

Here's an Observational video, from the point of view of me, Mr. Magnumpi, who lives outside Toronto, of what i think is a hidden gem.

The St Martin in the Fields Church of Canada is located on the west side of Toronto near Keele and Bloor. If you just drive by on Keele Street the church is not visible, only the little entry can be seen from the road.

It reminded me of a village church near where i lived in Auburn, nr Lincoln. The church is actually located in a hollow, and surrounded by apartment buildings and residential housing. (the church is obviously not a hidden gem to those who live near the church, or even in the surrounding area) but to someone such as myself, an outsider to the city, who only visits 5 days a week, well it is.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NqJkDcdycMg

Maybe a mr or mrs mod could change the heading for this thread to be more specific, something like:

My Observational videos of the GTA and surrounding area's from someone who don't live in Toronto but does spend a lot of time there recreationally and for work.

Originally Posted by magnumpi

Wasaga Beach Area.

Only 1.5 - 2 hours from Toronto by car, on a good day. Bank hols may take longer.

We visit Wasaga when we can and stay at the Klondike trailer park. This is a great place to visit and relax after a hard week at work. Plenty of places to eat and loads of small hotels and cottage type lets near the beach.

The bikes and cars are a big draw in this small beach area, sitting on the prom posing is the one of main activity's. (spot the union jack shorts) LOL

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rtYgfFM-RCM

Disclaimer: I don't live here you know, i just visit at the weekends, and not every weekend just a few a year. So if i have upset anyone who lives in Wasaga for filming here without you permission, i apologize in advance.

Thank you Mag

Originally Posted by magnumpi

Wasaga Beach Area.

Only 1.5 - 2 hours from Toronto by car, on a good day. Bank hols may take longer.

We visit Wasaga when we can and stay at the Klondike trailer park. This is a great place to visit and relax after a hard week at work. Plenty of places to eat and loads of small hotels and cottage type lets near the beach.

The bikes and cars are a big draw in this small beach area, sitting on the prom posing is the one of main activity's. (spot the union jack shorts) LOL



Disclaimer: I don't live here you know, i just visit at the weekends, and not every weekend just a few a year. So if i have upset anyone who lives in Wasaga for filming here without you permission, i apologize in advance.

Thank you Mag

Originally Posted by fledermaus

<shudders>
What a god awful place

Originally Posted by fledermaus

<shudders>
What a god awful place

Originally Posted by dbd33

Really? I love it (in small doses). Souped up cars, tramp stamps, loud bars, lurid miniscule clothing, vomit strewn beaches, if you don't have time to go to Atlantic City you can indulge your inner white trash right here in Ontario.

Originally Posted by lmartin999

I've never actually been there and now I find myself with a real dilemma. Should I watch the video? Do I want to know about it that badly? If I do will I feel compelled to watch the next installment from Ottawa?

Originally Posted by fledermaus

No, I'm really intimidated by that kind of place. I would be uncomfortable and worried.