Toronto

Rooftopping Toronto: Rising Above The Core

Toronto City July 29, 2009

Toronto's beautiful raised views are unique not only in what they give, but in what they take away.

The more distant one gets from the street below, the more layers of noise and density fold away - but, at the same time, the more clarity and perspective one gains as his focus widens.

Although farther north than usual, we had been quietly observing our target urban lookout for quite some time.

Trumped in height only by the potentiality of One Bloor in the direct vicinity, our journey seemed rather daunting.

After surprisingly little hesitation, however, we headed up.

Watching the city slowly drop away as if into a fog, each individual floor seemed so marginal, yet in sum, this particular experience eventually gave way to a spectacular view of Toronto.

Although slightly muggy, the low-lying buildings in the distance seemed covered with a thick mist - Casa Loma seemed particularly buried...