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Queens Quay West during a TO2015 PanAm Weekend in Toronto

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I finally ran the length of Queen’s Quay in Toronto during the opening weekend of the TO2015 PanAm Games. The street really deserved a follow-up from my previous article, “Was Queens Quay Ready for her 2015 Opening?“. Here are some images and my impressions for the western half of Queen’s Quay, with a bonus look at TO2015’s effect on the Martin Goodman Trail.

"The TO2015 Zip Line at the Harbourfront Power Plant in Toronto" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“The TO2015 Zip Line at the Harbourfront Power Plant in Toronto” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

Queen’s Quay at Harbourfront in Toronto

The south sidewalk and bike lanes on Queen’s Quay were pretty crowded from east of Yonge through Bay Street, so I jogged on the north sidewalk.

The first image, above, shows the TO2015 zip line at Harbourfront. A moment after I snapped this picture, one of the people stepped off the platform. I didn’t see him (?) zip; my next photo shows a rope dangling straight down.

TO2015 hosted some free music in their Celebration Zone, as well.

I had noticed that the southern sidewalk wasn’t too busy, so I continued west but crossed Queen’s Quay at the next intersection.

Queen’s Quay West at Bathurst

"Queens Quay looking east across Bathurst" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
Queens Quay looking east across Bathurst

I’d crossed Bathurst and took some photos at this intersection. Looking east at the Harbourfront Community Centre, the best news is the bike path, separate from the sidewalk.

Both the sidewalk and bike trail are well used at this point, but there’s no confusion or congestion here.

"Queens Quay looking west from Bathurst" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
Queens Quay looking west from Bathurst

Looking west from Bathurst at the final section of Queen’s Quay, the Martin Goodman Trail has the bicycle lines separated from automobile traffic, but also below sidewalk level. In my opinion, this is ideal for everyone. But what is that orange sign in the distance?

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"Temporary Detour on the Martin Goodman Trail west of Queens Quay" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Temporary Detour on the Martin Goodman Trail west of Queens Quay” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

This is an early warning sign, well before you need it. The Martin Goodman Trail was unchanged from Queen’s Quay through Coronation Park and the eastern portion of Ontario Place.

Bonus Views of Lake Shore Blvd near the CNE

"Lakeshore looking east near the CNE during TO2015" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Lakeshore looking east near the CNE during TO2015” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

Then the Martin Goodman Trail route entered a TO2015 PanAm venue, so we bikers and runners switched onto Lakeshore Blvd. The above image looks back east along the two-lane trail. The concrete barriers on the north (left) allowed cars to enter the CNE grounds. I’m standing opposite that entrance; the concrete barriers actually curve north, forcing the service vehicles into the Canadian National Exhibition.

Looking west, the concrete barriers have disappeared. The sign for the PAP venue is visible. If I understand the Toronto PanAm maps, these photos are on the recommended pedestrian passageway for spectators to reach the PAP entrance.

"Lakeshore looking west near the CNE during TO2015" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Lakeshore looking west near the CNE during TO2015” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

Big Improvements for Queen’s Quay

The western half of Queen’s Quay earns top marks for the improvements, especially for having the bike lanes as part of the Martin Goodman Trail. I’m especially pleased that the residential section west of Bathurst has the separated bike lanes. It’s also important that the sidewalks don’t have bike traffic; I’ve seen lots of younger children in this area, and they don’t need any extra confusion with “mixing zones” near Little Norway Park.

I added the section on Lake Shore Blvd since drivers may want to know why TO2015 is blocking off that section of a major street. The barricades help guide the triathletes and marathon runners during their PanAm events.

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Unsung Heroes of the TO2015 PanAm Torch Relay in Toronto

News media feature great photographs and videos of the TO2015 PanAm Torch relay as we count down to the PanAm / ParaPan games in Toronto.

My wife and I took a few photographs of other activity surrounding the torch relay, to show the unsung heroes who keep the torch bearer safe on Toronto’s streets. It certainly helped me appreciate the logistics and support required to run the relay.

"Carrying the PanAm Torch to Woodbine Park" image (c) by Linda DeHaan
“Carrying the PanAm Torch to Woodbine Park” image (c) by Linda DeHaan

Carrying the 2015 PanAm Torch

Above, we see the man carrying the PanAm torch along Lake Shore Blvd East at Northern Dancer on Sunday evening, heading for Afrofest at Woodbine Park. That’s pretty much an image you’d see in news media: one torch bearer, on the move.

Immediately Surrounding the PanAm Torch

"Escort on the Left of the PanAm Torch" image (c) by Linda DeHaan
“Escort on the Left of the PanAm Torch” image (c) by Linda DeHaan

Here is more of the same photograph, showing a few of the police honour guard, running or biking on his left. I’d carefully cropped the police from the first image.

Below is another photo at the same time, showing a policewoman on his right and another officer behind him.

"Escorted PanAm 2015 Torch Bearer" image (c) by Linda DeHaan
“Escorted PanAm 2015 Torch Bearer” image (c) by Linda DeHaan

A few moments later, I photographed more of the group heading west towards Coxwell Avenue. “Ain’t nobody gonna mess with our torch bearer” would seem to be their motto.

"Well-escorted PanAm 2015 Torch Bearer" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Well-escorted PanAm 2015 Torch Bearer” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

By the way, each torch bearer carries the flame about 200 metres. The police escort did not “tap out” for a breather while I was watching; I suspect they ran from location to location all day.

A Longer View from a Few Minutes Earlier

I’d taken some photographs at Queen and Woodbine, a few blocks before the torch relay arrived at my wife’s location. This would afford a longer view of the torch relay approach along Queen Street.

Here’s the police blockade at the intersection. The foreground motorcycle blocked eastbound traffic; the other was well ahead of the motorcade and torch runner. Other motorcycles were blocking northbound and southbound traffic, just outside of the image.

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"Traffic Blockade for the PanAm Torch Relay" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Traffic Blockade for the PanAm Torch Relay” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

The next torch bearer, in white, is standing next to another official in the yellow jacket with the red traffic-warden ‘X’. They await the police car as it leads a PanAm truck. The current torch bearer is somewhere behind those leaders.

The flame was handed off, from torch to torch, behind the orange truck, and surrounded by the police running escort. Note the lengthy motorcade behind that group.

"A Hidden Handoff of the PanAm Torch" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“A Hidden Handoff of the PanAm Torch” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

Then the PanAm torch relay resumed, turning south from Queen onto Woodbine.

"The PanAm Torch Relay Resumes" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“The PanAm Torch Relay Resumes” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

At the Tail End of the PanAm Torch Relay

The final image shows some of the vehicles trailing the PanAm torch on Lake Shore Blvd East in Toronto, still in support of the relay. The TTC bus was one of the first vehicles not associated with the relay; it had been stopped, southbound, at Queen and Woodbine.

"Trailing the PanAm Torch in Toronto" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Trailing the PanAm Torch in Toronto” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

Now I wish that I had photographed the dozen motorcycles, plus the trucks and other support vehicles, parked on Coxwell Ave. while the torch was in Woodbine Park for Afrofest. At the time, my camera was safely tucked away and I was heading home.

Come to think of it, I’m sure that the police escort and support vehicle drivers were not doing this to get publicity for themselves. But I do think of them as unsung heroes, helping ensure that the 2015 PanAm torch relay ran smoothly.

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A PanAm Touch for Afrofest 2015 in Toronto

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The 2015 Afrofest in Toronto adds a special touch on Sunday July 5, as it hosts the PanAm torch at around 7pm. That’s not quite the end of the weekend for Afrofest, but it should be a highlight.

"Map of Woodbine Park, Toronto" by Mike DeHaan (c) via Google Maps
“Map of Woodbine Park, Toronto” by Mike DeHaan (c) via Google Maps

Annual Afrofest in Toronto and the TO2015 PanAm Torch Relay

I’ve written about Afrofest before, since it is one of the popular annual summer events in Toronto with free admission. But of course the PanAm / ParaPan Games bring the torch to this event for the first time.

Afrofest is an annual Toronto event celebrating African music and culture, while welcoming visitors from the broad spectrum of Toronto’s multicultural population. Admission is free; you may be tempted to buy food or other items from on-site vendors.

"Afrofest 2015 Main Stage in Woodbine Park" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“Afrofest 2015 Main Stage in Woodbine Park” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

Afrofest performers are on two stages in Woodbine Park (bounded by Eastern Ave., Coxwell, Lake Shore Blvd East, and Northern Dancer which is west of Woodbine Ave.). Performers include a variety of African groups, as well as local talent with African heritage.

Afrofest runs Sat. and Sun., July 4-5, 2015.

The PanAm torch relay should arrive at around 7pm. The nearby route includes Queen St. East, westbound from Fallingbrook to Woodbine; southbound on Woodbine; westbound on Lake Shore Blvd East to Coxwell Ave. I assume they will enter Woodbine Park somewhere along Coxwell. (Updated July 5, 2015): I was right! And in the right place to see Emmanuel carry the torch.

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"The PanAm Torch Arrives at Afrofest in Woodbine Park" image (c) by Mike DeHaan
“The PanAm Torch Arrives at Afrofest in Woodbine Park” image (c) by Mike DeHaan

More details about this weekend’s PanAm torch appearances are found in this National Post article, “Pan Am torch relay, street festivals to cause road closures in Toronto over the weekend” by Ishmael Daro.

The official AfroFest web site has more information, too.

"PanAm Flame at Afrofest in Woodbine Park" image (c) by Linda DeHaan
“PanAm Flame at Afrofest in Woodbine Park” image (c) by Linda DeHaan

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