I had shown this unusually designed house in Ingersoll a few months ago when it was for sale - it had been described as a 'wedding cake' house. The turret was pretty cool!
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Jan. 9, 2025
Wedding Cake House
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Jan. 2, 2025
Toronto's Half House
Finally made it to see Toronto's half house, located at 54 1/2 Saint Patrick Street. This property used to be attached to another row unit, but this other row unit was demolished (in the 70's I believe), to help make way for the apartment building to the North - apparently …
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Dec. 12, 2024
London Apartment Condos on 13th Floor
Did you know there are 5 condo apartment buildings in London that have apartments on the 13th floor? (they don't skip the 13th floor like the vast majority of buildings). They're at 330 Ridout, 240 Villagewalk, 1030 Coronation, 1235 Richmond, and 505 Talbot, and all were built between 2010 …
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Nov. 21, 2024
Unusual Building in Sarnia
I wonder what the story is behind this unusual place? It's in Sarnia, on the corner of Confederation and Mitton Street South. I'd noticed it when driving by, and anyone that knows me won't be surprised I needed to stop and check it out 
A title …
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Nov. 14, 2024
2 Hallam Street
I'm looking for 2 Hallam Street, where on earth is it??? 
This house is actually right around the corner from the Greek House in Toronto (at 1016 Shaw Street)
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Oct. 24, 2024
Hidden Streets in Kensington Market
I also visited Toronto's Kensington Market on the same day I stopped by to see the Greek-themed house on Shaw.
Did you know there are several residential streets that are rather hidden in Kensington Market? These photos are from Fitzroy Terrace and Kensington Place.
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Oct. 17, 2024
Greek Themed house in Toronto
If you're in Toronto, be sure to stop by to see the outside of this Greek themed house at 1016 Shaw Street - it definitely stands out Went to see it myself on a recent visit.
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Oct. 3, 2024
Fake House in London
Here's another fake house, this one owned by London Hydro, and located on Central Ave, just West of Adelaide
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Sept. 19, 2024
Fake House in Stratford
Many cities and towns in Ontario have properties that look like real houses, but in fact are not houses at all.
They are typically owned by a public utility company, most commonly the local Hydro provider, and are designed this way to disguise infrastructure and equipment that might …
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Sept. 12, 2024
Shipping Container House
This home on Arkledun Ave in Hamilton is built with shipping containers - I quite like its unique look.
The lots on this part of Arkledun go all the way to neighbouring St. Joseph's Drive, so it's possible to see both the front and back of the house …
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