Tiptoe Past the Taste of the Danforth 2014 in Toronto

Should you try to tiptoe past the 2014 Taste of the Danforth street festival in Toronto? It’s fun, festive and full of food; but crowded enough that you may need a degree in project management to keep on track. Here are some alternatives to the very well attended annual Toronto summer event.

See the links to official web sites toward the end of this article.

"Map of Todmorden Mills, Toronto" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Map of Todmorden Mills, Toronto” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

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The Beaches Guild of Fine Art Summer Show and Sale at Todmorden Mills

Are you looking for fine arts in Toronto? Browse the visual arts on display at Todmorden Mills as presented by the Beaches Guild of Fine Art. Their annual Summer Show and Sale closes its two-week run on Sunday Aug. 10. On Saturday and Sunday, the show is on from noon to 5pm. Admission is free; it’s up to you to decide whether to purchase some art!

Todmorden Mills is one of Toronto’s heritage museums. Located at 67 Pottery Road, it’s a steep walk down from Broadview Avenue. They do offer free parking; and a lovely walk toward the south. (My wife and I were there earlier in 2014).

"Map to Harbourfront Centre and PawsWay in Toronto" image by Mike DeHaan from Google Maps
“Map to Harbourfront Centre and PawsWay in Toronto” image by Mike DeHaan from Google Maps

Expressions of Brazil at Toronto’s Harbourfront

Harbourfront in Toronto offers so many free annual events that it’s difficult to mention them regularly. This weekend, Harbourfront presents Brazil’s art, culture, and knowledge. Expressions of Brazil hosts several exhibitions Aug. 8-10, 2014. One features Soraya Montanheiro’s photography; another tests your knowledge of Brazillian trivia; an interactive mural; and storytelling through embroidery. “But wait! There’s more!” if you check the links from their official page, a few paragraphs down.

I’m re-using a map I’d made of Harbourfront that highlights Pawsway, a pet store that offers special events from time to time. Currently I would plan to walk a bit to reach Harbourfront Centre, because road construction makes the 509 Harbourfront streetcar a bus route.

Free Horsecapades at the CNE in Toronto

It’s so rare to get into the Canadian National Exhibition for free events, that the Horsecapades (horse escapades) deserves mention. This annual event is running July 27 through Aug. 14, 2014 for two shows. Enter the Horse Palace on the CNE grounds at 11am for the 11:30 show; there’s another at 1pm. These shows introduce your youngsters to horses. And when else can you get into the CNE for free?

The Taste of the Danforth in Toronto

Taste of the Danforth started Friday Aug. 8 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. They offer free entertainment, visual distractions, people-watching and sell an incredible assortment of food from their grills on the sidewalk. Personally I enjoy seeing how many non-Greek cuisines they offer in what is proudly known as Greektown.

Reddit’s Toronto group offered some sage advice: Please don’t try to walk a small dog through the Taste of the Danforth. The street is very crowded, and people really can’t see small animals. Come to think of it, if I had a small child, he’d be on my shoulders rather than walking by my side. That way, he’d be able to see; and would not get trampled.

Approach Taste of the Danforth by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s favourite mode of transit: subway. Take the #2 (Bloor-Danforth) subway and use the Pape, Chester or Broadview stations. My wife and I usually exit at Broadview, and then head east. Once the party peters out, the next subway station beckons. (Remember that Danforth Ave. is closed along this stretch, and it’s never easy to find a parking spot in the residential areas north or south of it. Leave your car at home).

Links to Official Web Sites for these Annual Summer Toronto Events

Here are my sources for these summer events in Toronto. Please note that their contents should change from year to year.

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