Tag Archives: Railways

Germany: Dusseldorf – The Paris of the North

Dusseldorf was founded over 700 years ago at the point where the River Dussel flows into the River Rhine. It is a busy trade … Continue reading

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Canada: Urban Trails in Toronto

Tucked away behind the busy urban facade of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, we discover hidden green spaces used by dog-walkers, cyclists, fitness enthusiasts and families. … Continue reading

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Toronto #13: Kensington Market – An Ethnic Experience

Immigrants flooded the city and Toronto’s population shifts to a veritable United Nations. They came for a new beginning in a strange land and … Continue reading

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Toronto 175 – Part 3: The Railway Era

In 1793 Simcoe laid out York in classic military fashion. South of the town a cliff dropped sharply to the water’s edge and the … Continue reading

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Railway Adventures across Canada: The Journey begins

  On our train journey we’ll travel 4,000 miles from the historic rail trails of Newfoundland to the Pacific Coast and explore historic cities, … Continue reading

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