White Squirrels

“White Rabbit” the song by Jefferson Airplane was always one of my favourite hits from the 6o’s so when I read in my “111 Places in Toronto That You Must Not Miss”, that a park in Toronto was known for White Squirrels, which would be much more unique than white rabbits, it got my attention and I decided to go visit. 

The Restored Gate

Trinity Bellwoods Park is situated in Downtown Toronto and provides a large green space with Athletic fields, tennis courts, dog parks and playgrounds all linked with pathways and shaded with large trees. I tried to visit a few days ago while running an errand for friends, but was called away before I could explore much of the park, so on a beautiful warm November afternoon I went back to see the rest of the park. 

walkways well used

The park was originally a military reserve and then the site of Trinity Collage, the first institute of higher learning in Toronto. When the collage buildings were demolished in the 1950, the elegant entry gates were left, and after years of neglect, they were restored and now provide a beautiful historical entrance to one of Toronto’s many parks. The park is large with 36 acres to explore and has 3 ball diamonds, 8 Tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, 2 volleyball courts, an ice rink, wading pool, children playground, an indoor recreation centre and a large dog off-leash area; something for everyone really. The dog off-leash area was especially interesting as it was in a sunken area of the park so provided a natural barrier for the pet owners to allow their furry friends to run free. 

Regis' CN Tower is always present

So, one more of the 111 places can be checked off my list, and it was a very pleasant way to exercise my new hip, but as hard as I searched, I did not see any of the famous white squirrels. 

And once more!

Sorry, I have no idea what this is all about.

Some of the fall colours in the park

No White Squirrels to be seen

Down to the off-leash area

Lots of street art . . . . even chimney art

Neighbourhood street art

I like all the different elements in this art

One nice piece from an alleyway art scene

The fall leaves add to the artwork

A lovely day out and about in Toronto