Hidden Toronto - by Dave LeBlanc (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Hidden Toronto is an entertaining guide to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), unveiling its hidden or often-overlooked gems in the forms of buildings, neighborhoods, artworks, building materials and much more -- places, objects and topics that might not be covered in a regular travel guide to Toronto but that have fascinating and important stories that inform the larger story of the city.

Organized by theme, the book includes chapters on signage and logos, buildings, neighborhoods, infrastructure, artworks and objects, and trails and other places. In total the book has 48 stories, often with multiple hidden places or things discussed in each. Accompanying the vibrant text are both recent photos taken in the last year as well as historical images from city archives and collections that illustrate the history and give a modern perspective to each story.

Hidden Toronto will open up your curiosity about the city and the many things we take for granted when we live, work and visit there. By the end, you'll be an enlightened "Architourist," scoping out old signs, romping down forgotten paths and swooning over architectural details that help make Toronto the fascinating place it is.

About the Author

Dave LeBlanc writes as "The Architourist" for Canada's National Newspaper, the Globe and Mail. Covering new builds, mid-century modernism and all manner of architectural flotsam and jetsam, Dave's column has reached into hundreds of thousands of homes each week since 2004. Dave has written for magazines such as Wallpaper*, and hosted television shows. His first novel, Falconi's Tractor, was published by Guernica Editions in 2019. Dave lives and breathes architecture. . . and he can't wait to share his passion with you.