As part of a conference we attended in Toronto in Spring 2013, our gracious Canadian hosts offered us several organized tours of their lovely city. I luckily chanced into the “Toronto Today and Yesterday” Toronto architecture tour led by the very knowledgeable architecture and city history expert, Bruce Bell. We indeed got to see the best of modern and classical building in a diverse and well-planned city. Thanks Bruce, and thanks Toronto for a great time and tour. A great mixture of classic and modern Toronto architecture. And, any city that has a big building by Santiago Calatrava is ok in my book.
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I wish to see if your office is aware of any needs in Toronto for a 57 year old senior design architect to offer design instruction tours to tourist groups. I am interested in discussions with people about spatial dynamics….and Toronto has some great spaces.
I am an english speaking Canadian and have just returned home after working over 4 years in China as a design director. Though my Chinese is minimal, I have seen some incredible places there and think this can be a great platform to discuss Toronto to tourists.
I think there are some unique possibilities here. I look forward to speaking with you further.
Thank you. I think the idea of discussing design with people would be an interesting tour technique. Many people find architecture interesting and I think I can help them understand why!
Thanks again. I will try the Toronto Tourist Bureau.
Um. I love, love, love this photo. Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Corinne. Toronto was just very photogenic.
As stunning as the photo of that staircase is I think you would really need to see it in person fully appreciate the architecture.
It’s true. The whole hotel is a monument to opulence. Well worth a visit if you go to Toronto.
I’ve never properly explored Toronto, even though I’m from Canada. It seems like there is so much to see and do.
Lots to do and see. I enjoyed the Queen Street West district. Lots of good bars and restaurants. Have a great time, Samuel.
Where do I find this tour?
Call Bruce Bell. There’s a link to his web site in the post. But, here it is again: http://brucebelltours.ca/
Hello to you!
I wish to see if your office is aware of any needs in Toronto for a 57 year old senior design architect to offer design instruction tours to tourist groups. I am interested in discussions with people about spatial dynamics….and Toronto has some great spaces.
I am an english speaking Canadian and have just returned home after working over 4 years in China as a design director. Though my Chinese is minimal, I have seen some incredible places there and think this can be a great platform to discuss Toronto to tourists.
I think there are some unique possibilities here. I look forward to speaking with you further.
My best,
Michael Warren, Architect (US)
I’m not aware of any such opportunities now. I’d suggest talking to the Toronto Tourist Bureau and see if they have any ideas.
Thank you. I think the idea of discussing design with people would be an interesting tour technique. Many people find architecture interesting and I think I can help them understand why!
Thanks again. I will try the Toronto Tourist Bureau.