Central London, Ontario

[a2z]

At least they're kind of trying?.... I remember, when I used to study/live in London a few years back that Covent Garden would try to stage some events in the winter that brought at least some crowds. And there can be signs of vitality along Richmond Row at times but that is more-so driven by the student crowd.

But usually the majority of my experiences would mirror what has already been said - there will be few people you will encounter downtown/Dundas bar some homeless people. Whoever is in charge of marketing the Talbot Centre food court needs to do a better job.
And the Popeyes on Dundas is the only place I've seen in my life so far where there is a physical barrier separating you from the cashier.

The biggest positives I can think of (more-so adjacently related to Central London rather than directly) are:

• The trail system along the Thames is fantastic for a city of its size (and minimal/no at-grade crossings!)
• Dare I say, there isn't a neighbourhood in Toronto that is as cozy as Wortley Village
• The cruffins from Black Walnut
• And the markets (Covent Garden & The Western Fair) aren't too bad either!

But that is probably not enough. I needed to experience London to actually appreciate KW.

 

[Towered]

At least they're kind of trying?.... I remember, when I used to study/live in London a few years back that Covent Garden would try to stage some events in the winter that brought at least some crowds. And there can be signs of vitality along Richmond Row at times but that is more-so driven by the student crowd.

But usually the majority of my experiences would mirror what has already been said - there will be few people you will encounter downtown/Dundas bar some homeless people. Whoever is in charge of marketing the Talbot Centre food court needs to do a better job.
And the Popeyes on Dundas is the only place I've seen in my life so far where there is a physical barrier separating you from the cashier.

The biggest positives I can think of (more-so adjacently related to Central London rather than directly) are:

• The trail system along the Thames is fantastic for a city of its size (and minimal/no at-grade crossings!)
• Dare I say, there isn't a neighbourhood in Toronto that is as cozy as Wortley Village
• The cruffins from Black Walnut
• And the markets (Covent Garden & The Western Fair) aren't too bad either!

But that is probably not enough. I needed to experience London to actually appreciate KW.

KW is everything that London wishes it was, but isn't. Night and day difference.

 

[rdaner]

The second office-to-residential conversion is opening soon with 195 units. 195 Dufferin. Is there a noticeable difference on sidewalks with all of these new residents?!

 

[Towered]

Yeah right

 

[Northern Light]

Ok..... so I missed the @flonicky photo spread here from a couple of months back, and that's a travesty, one never wants to miss those......

Got me to thinking, I haven't been to London since...ohh, hmmm, the early 2000s when I was dating a Grad Student at Western.

I didn't remember downtown London being all that bad......on one particular evening, I remember going north of DT on Richmond to pick up my date at the Uni.....we went back to her place so she could change, then drove to DT for dinner. I still remember the spot I picked Garlic's, not far from Victoria Park.

It was quite decent.

This series made me wonder........and indeed they are still there:

Garlic's Of London

Garlic's of London offers internationally and seasonally inspired rustic cuisine. Made using the freshest local and regional ingredients.

garlicsoflondon.com

From the above:

After, we went for a romantic walk in the park and then............ .none of your business.......... LOL