Elements of Toronto: 21 Images of The City Beyond The Film Fest

14 September 2017

Posted by LisaP

With the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival in full, glitzy swing, Ontario’s provincial capital has once again pulled on its party pants to welcome around half a million visitors to the world renowned extravaganza. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the dynamic TIFF Bell Lightbox takes centre stage as familiar faces and media alike descend on the city. There’s more to Canada’s cultural hub than first meets the eye, however. A peek beyond the red carpet affords a fantastic view of multicultural diversity, architectural wonder, eclectic entertainment, and a landscape as varied as it is wide; ravines, forests, beaches, parks and 29 miles of waterfront shoreline surround the buzzing metropolis. Don’t just take our word for it though, we’ve selected 21 of our most stunning images to showcase the city behind the film fest.

Silhouettes break the giant neon outline of the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square. One-time installation for the 2015 Pan American Games, the lettering now remains a perman... Read more

Silhouettes break the giant neon outline of the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square. One-time installation for the 2015 Pan American Games, the lettering now remains a permanent fixture and photographers’ favourite at the City Hall site. Read less

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Elements of Toronto: 21 Images of The City Beyond The Film Fest

Silhouettes break the giant neon outline of the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square. One-time installation for the 2015 Pan American Games, the lettering now remains a perman... Read more

Silhouettes break the giant neon outline of the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square. One-time installation for the 2015 Pan American Games, the lettering now remains a permanent fixture and photographers’ favourite at the City Hall site. Read less

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Serenity abounds beside the rocky breakwater at Centre Island. Wispy cloud and open water merge into the horizon in a monochrome portrayal of Toronto’s off-shore getaway.

Serenity abounds beside the rocky breakwater at Centre Island. Wispy cloud and open water merge into the horizon in a monochrome portrayal of Toronto’s off-shore getaway. Read less

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A local graffiti artist makes his mark on the city’s thriving street art scene; a bold, precise and unapologetic addition to a capital wrapped in creative expression.

A local graffiti artist makes his mark on the city’s thriving street art scene; a bold, precise and unapologetic addition to a capital wrapped in creative expression. Read less

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A handful of high-rises dwarf the Canadian flag in a low-angle perspective amid the financial hub of Downtown’s Central Business District.

A handful of high-rises dwarf the Canadian flag in a low-angle perspective amid the financial hub of Downtown’s Central Business District. Read less

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Nature gets a helping hand in a bold effort among the 8000 hectares of Toronto’s parks system. A conspicuous show of primary colour in the great outdoors.

Nature gets a helping hand in a bold effort among the 8000 hectares of Toronto’s parks system. A conspicuous show of primary colour in the great outdoors. Read less

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46,000 undergrads, 7000 staff, 25 research centres, and one striking black and white depiction of the uniform architecture in a York University corridor.

46,000 undergrads, 7000 staff, 25 research centres, and one striking black and white depiction of the uniform architecture in a York University corridor. Read less

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Standalone urban artwork looms before the lens in an atmospheric depiction at Canoe Landing Park. One of a number of pieces by novelist and artist Douglas Coupeland, the oversiz... Read more

Standalone urban artwork looms before the lens in an atmospheric depiction at Canoe Landing Park. One of a number of pieces by novelist and artist Douglas Coupeland, the oversized red canoe offers ample standing room and a view of the Gardiner Expressway and beyond. Read less

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A young child stands transfixed by jellyfish immersed in the electric blue backlit surroundings. A mesmerising display from within the 1.5 million gallons of water at Ripley’s ... Read more

A young child stands transfixed by jellyfish immersed in the electric blue backlit surroundings. A mesmerising display from within the 1.5 million gallons of water at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Read less

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The site’s familiar, if upturned, slogan adorns the yellow and blue brickwork façade of Queen Street’s iconic Cameron House; legendary bar, cultural hub and creative launchpad i... Read more

The site’s familiar, if upturned, slogan adorns the yellow and blue brickwork façade of Queen Street’s iconic Cameron House; legendary bar, cultural hub and creative launchpad in downtown Toronto. Read less

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The glassy surface of Toronto Harbour reflects pleasure cruisers, condos and the city heights beneath a dusky evening sky. At 1800ft, the freestanding structure of the CN Tower... Read more

The glassy surface of Toronto Harbour reflects pleasure cruisers, condos and the city heights beneath a dusky evening sky. At 1800ft, the freestanding structure of the CN Tower stands tall in the distance. Read less

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Eye-catching black and white rendition of the abstract window display at All Saints’ flagship Canadian store. The chain’s signature collection of sewing machines stands framed ... Read more

Eye-catching black and white rendition of the abstract window display at All Saints’ flagship Canadian store. The chain’s signature collection of sewing machines stands framed above its entrance in Yorkdale Mall. Read less

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Ontario’s Freedom Arches and reflecting pool form a unique elliptic illusion, partially obscuring the view of the Old City Hall’s National Historic Site beyond.

Ontario’s Freedom Arches and reflecting pool form a unique elliptic illusion, partially obscuring the view of the Old City Hall’s National Historic Site beyond. Read less

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A red stop sign and bare tree limbs stand encased in a layer of ice. An unforgiving reminder of the power of Canada’s wintery extremes.

A red stop sign and bare tree limbs stand encased in a layer of ice. An unforgiving reminder of the power of Canada’s wintery extremes. Read less

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The golden glow of open Burlington farmland juxtaposes the almost faded hue of Toronto’s crowded city skyline in the distance.

The golden glow of open Burlington farmland juxtaposes the almost faded hue of Toronto’s crowded city skyline in the distance. Read less

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Abstract image showcasing a portion of the undulating wooden Simcoe WaveDeck; an award-winning functional landmark along Toronto’s popular waterfront.

Abstract image showcasing a portion of the undulating wooden Simcoe WaveDeck; an award-winning functional landmark along Toronto’s popular waterfront. Read less

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A damp day at the York-Eglinton International Street Festival; two dancers are shown mid-routine during a performance for the passing crowds.

A damp day at the York-Eglinton International Street Festival; two dancers are shown mid-routine during a performance for the passing crowds. Read less

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Light bounces from Lake Ontario’s rocky shore as the Sylvan Park viewpoint stands buried beneath a wintry layer of snow.

Light bounces from Lake Ontario’s rocky shore as the Sylvan Park viewpoint stands buried beneath a wintry layer of snow. Read less

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Sunlight shimmers from the spiral staircase and metallic exterior of the Art Gallery of Ontario; a gleaming result of the building’s 2008 modern architectural transformation.

Sunlight shimmers from the spiral staircase and metallic exterior of the Art Gallery of Ontario; a gleaming result of the building’s 2008 modern architectural transformation. Read less

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Slow season on Kew-Balmy Beach. The iconic Leuty Lifeguard station stands boarded up amid a snow-covered landscape at Beaches Park.

Slow season on Kew-Balmy Beach. The iconic Leuty Lifeguard station stands boarded up amid a snow-covered landscape at Beaches Park. Read less

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The bright lights and fluorescent effusion of Toronto’s metropolitan skyline casts a stunning display on the surface of Lake Ontario. A dazzling night-time view from the city’s... Read more

The bright lights and fluorescent effusion of Toronto’s metropolitan skyline casts a stunning display on the surface of Lake Ontario. A dazzling night-time view from the city’s Centre Island. Read less

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