Good suggestions Urbanite and Shappy - I've been to some of those places mentioned but not all. Even the ones mentioned are worth a revisit of course. Here's my
Toronto photo album from the past two visits. I was in Yorkville but for some reason wasn't happy with the photos for the most part, I think the lighting was off or I was missing the photogenic scenes, or maybe it's not as dramatic visually as other parts of Toronto. I did get The Rock, lol. I'm staying right across the museum vs down at the Novotel on The Esplanade last year, so more central to that part of the city and an improved right out of door walking start, similar to when I stayed at The Annex on Bloor.
I'll add some ravines in and will 100% follow this plan, sounds like it's right up my alley: "For the Beaches, I'd recommend getting off the streetcar around Woodbine and walking east through the neighbourhood to the RC Harris building which is a fantastic location for architecture/photography. Kew Gardens is along the way (check out the dawn redwood trees) and will lead down to the boardwalk/beach. Some turn-of-the-century residential around there as well."
I've done portions of Queen West and been to Ossington, but having it as a dedicated walk sounds like the way to go. Oakville sounds interesting, so for a day trip that puts it up against Hamilton. If I was visiting for two weeks more side trips would be feasible but with only a week the time flies. Thanks for the insights, and hopefully next year I can get FrAnKs Quebec insights. I have family that wants to do the Quebec trip together, which means waiting for them to coordinate schedules and I don't want to add it on as a side trip from Montreal as I prefer staying in one location per trip.
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