Toronto Summer Meetup?

k100d · 07-07-2009, 11:05 AM

any interest? i can do the usual spam recruitment methods

Steinback · 07-07-2009, 02:22 PM

I was just thinking that we should put something together for mid to late July or early August. I expect I'll be around Toronto for the rest of the summer.

We could shoot garbage piles and striking municipal workers downtown (not that I've been downtown since before the strike started).

Anybody know of an interesting festival or event coming up?

I remember wandering around the waterfront/ Queens Quay as one suggestion from past threads that hasn't been done yet, I'll look and see what else is listed in the old meet up threads.

Steinback · 07-07-2009, 02:53 PM

I guess this would be "Toronto Meetup VI"?

Some suggestions harvested from old meetup threads, as always new suggestions are welcome too:

- Toronto Islands (probably not practical until the strike ends?)
- RC Harris Pumphouse R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Rouge Park
- Toronto Botanical Garden
- The Beaches and its boardwalk
- Buskerfest, St.Lawrence Market Aug 27-30 (late enough in the summer to be a second summer meet?)

- Victor's points of interest map: Victor's Ontario Point of Interest Map - Google Maps

k100d · 07-08-2009, 05:55 AM

i guess so, the Henry's meetups don't count; those are some good suggestions
anyways i'll put out some spam to get this thing rolling

Last edited by k100d; 07-08-2009 at 06:48 AM.

augustmoon · 07-08-2009, 06:40 AM

I'll still be here.... I don't have any suggestions yet.

*MightyMike* · 07-08-2009, 07:26 AM

As long as i'm available, I have a busy summer and I host my own photography group (not brand specific) so keep me posted and if i can come out i will

Alfisti · 07-08-2009, 07:54 AM

I have a crazy summer ahead of me but I'll try and be there. Centre island strikes me as an opportunity.

panoguy · 07-08-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Steinback

- Toronto Islands (probably not practical until the strike ends?)

Actually, there are ferries running to the islands during the strike: Toronto Harbor Tours is running them for islanders and guests of islanders. I've been there quite a few times already this summer (my son goes to school there so I know the "secret code") and it is *fantastic* without all the bikers and crowds, since Centre park is closed and not many people know where/ how to catch the temporary ferry to Ward's.

-Mark

FotoPete · 07-08-2009, 09:18 AM

Great places guys! Yea I'm definitely up for a photowalk in the city. Just got my K20D recently (albiet just before the crazy forum sell offs at ~$500

) and loving the build and the multiple exposure feature. Can't wait to give it another rundown lol.

vizjerei · 07-08-2009, 10:05 AM

Cool! i am cool with location!

lbam · 07-08-2009, 10:17 AM

Hey guys,
Sounds like a good idea, but I can't say for sure if I can make it at this point.
Will stay tuned...

SquintyEyes · 07-08-2009, 10:49 AM

Kensington Market has the "Pedestrian Sundays" on the last sundays of every month during the summer. It's a great street festival for those interested.

WiseOx · 07-08-2009, 11:01 AM

If my calendar is free, I'm interested. Keep me in the loop please.

Cheers.

DMBrady · 07-08-2009, 01:55 PM

Hello everyone:

I'm hoping to attend, but will be busy for a few weeks. In the process of moving. Official date is July 18th, so any weekend after that I'm sure I could squeeze a day out.
Centre Island sounds like a great idea. Haven't been there in a few years, and looking for an excuse to go.
Keep me posted!

SquintyEyes · 07-08-2009, 03:47 PM

Another idea: Tommy Thompson Park (a.k.a Leslie Street Spit) is another excellent location. Lots of birds!

07-07-2009, 11:05 AM	#1
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Toronto Summer Meetup? any interest? i can do the usual spam recruitment methods

07-08-2009, 08:08 AM	#8
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	I vote islands as long as the strike holds out Originally posted by Steinback - Toronto Islands (probably not practical until the strike ends?) Actually, there are ferries running to the islands during the strike: Toronto Harbor Tours is running them for islanders and guests of islanders. I've been there quite a few times already this summer (my son goes to school there so I know the "secret code") and it is fantastic without all the bikers and crowds, since Centre park is closed and not many people know where/ how to catch the temporary ferry to Ward's. -Mark

07-08-2009, 01:55 PM	#14
DMBrady New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Port Credit Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Toronto Summer Meetup? Hello everyone: I'm hoping to attend, but will be busy for a few weeks. In the process of moving. Official date is July 18th, so any weekend after that I'm sure I could squeeze a day out. Centre Island sounds like a great idea. Haven't been there in a few years, and looking for an excuse to go. Keep me posted!

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07-07-2009, 02:22 PM	#2
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I was just thinking that we should put something together for mid to late July or early August. I expect I'll be around Toronto for the rest of the summer. We could shoot garbage piles and striking municipal workers downtown (not that I've been downtown since before the strike started). Anybody know of an interesting festival or event coming up? I remember wandering around the waterfront/ Queens Quay as one suggestion from past threads that hasn't been done yet, I'll look and see what else is listed in the old meet up threads.

07-07-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I guess this would be "Toronto Meetup VI"? Some suggestions harvested from old meetup threads, as always new suggestions are welcome too: - Toronto Islands (probably not practical until the strike ends?) - RC Harris Pumphouse R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Rouge Park - Toronto Botanical Garden - The Beaches and its boardwalk - Buskerfest, St.Lawrence Market Aug 27-30 (late enough in the summer to be a second summer meet?) - Victor's points of interest map: Victor's Ontario Point of Interest Map - Google Maps

07-08-2009, 05:55 AM	#4
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911 Original Poster	i guess so, the Henry's meetups don't count; those are some good suggestions anyways i'll put out some spam to get this thing rolling Last edited by k100d; 07-08-2009 at 06:48 AM.

07-08-2009, 06:40 AM	#5
augustmoon Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, San Diego, Seattle Posts: 455	I'll still be here.... I don't have any suggestions yet.

07-08-2009, 07:26 AM	#6
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,324	As long as i'm available, I have a busy summer and I host my own photography group (not brand specific) so keep me posted and if i can come out i will

07-08-2009, 07:54 AM	#7
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	I have a crazy summer ahead of me but I'll try and be there. Centre island strikes me as an opportunity.

07-08-2009, 09:18 AM	#9
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Great places guys! Yea I'm definitely up for a photowalk in the city. Just got my K20D recently (albiet just before the crazy forum sell offs at ~$500 ) and loving the build and the multiple exposure feature. Can't wait to give it another rundown lol.

07-08-2009, 10:05 AM	#10
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Cool! i am cool with location!

07-08-2009, 10:17 AM	#11
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	Hey guys, Sounds like a good idea, but I can't say for sure if I can make it at this point. Will stay tuned...

07-08-2009, 10:49 AM	#12
SquintyEyes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	Kensington Market has the "Pedestrian Sundays" on the last sundays of every month during the summer. It's a great street festival for those interested.

07-08-2009, 11:01 AM	#13
WiseOx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby (near Toronto), Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 433	If my calendar is free, I'm interested. Keep me in the loop please. Cheers.

07-08-2009, 03:47 PM	#15
SquintyEyes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	Another idea: Tommy Thompson Park (a.k.a Leslie Street Spit) is another excellent location. Lots of birds!