Odd to give a fountain or statue a lower than stellar rating but there are some things that make…read morethis an OK landmark, but certainly not my fave. I've realized since beginning my search for odd landmarks to review that I am a little bit of a history nerd and while this statue appears to have some significance (the effigies of what appears to be one man rescuing another) it's not outlined on an plaque anywhere near by. The fountain is surrounded by well kept gardens and with adequate seating surrounding it, I can see how this would be a serene place to relax on a summer day. That being said the fountain itself appears to be in ill repair, chipping paint along the railing and the water appears to be a touch murky. I believe I read online that this statue/fountain was erected in honor of immigrants who moved to Canada to work in trades and labour, but ill update this review once my sleuthing turns up something concrete. Something certainly to see in Vaughan of you're driving past in hwy 7 but for my time a little more history and upkeep would make this perfect. ---------------------------- Historical background: I told you I would sleuth out the truth on this memorial. It does have a name (which I have since changed in the business listing to reflect it accordingly). Italian Workers Memorial "The Memorial, located in front of the Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena in Vaughan dedicated to all Canadian workers of Italian descent who perished or were injured in work related accidents. The Memorial committee commissioned a statue to Giovanni Fanton, a local artist of Italian descent who chose a highly defined realistic style to represent the theme. Our task was to design an installation that would provide both a base and an architectural setting around the statue to emphasize its social and symbolic values. For this reason the statue has been installed on a platform surrounded by a series of concrete pillars resembling a bridge collapsing under construction, with precast concrete pieces piled over a shallow pool. Water cascades from behind the statue to the pool, evoking the falling movement of debris. A small Piazza-like structure, elevated from the surrounding area, with seating for public events and recreation crowns the statue, its pedestal and the pool area" - - - Taken from Nino Rico Inc Architect webpage

I enjoy unexpected finds. My friend and I were hanging out at Lakeview Park Beach for the first…read moretime. We were walking around and found Oshawa Museum. It's seamlessly integrated with the park, steps away from the beach. During the pandemic, the museum is closed. I'd love to come back and check out the museum itself. The roof over to the main entrance has a low clearance. I barely got in there without slouching. I'd guess that it's a six-foot clearance. If you're tall, take note or you'll bang your head on it easily. Although you can't go inside the museum, we did an outdoor, self-guided tour. It can be done. We had a great time figuring things out and learning together. There were plenty of signs and historical plaque to help us out. The Wilson family was Oshawa's first pioneers back in 1790. Captain Benjamin Wilson headed over to Oshawa with his family from Vermont. There is a blue spruce tree planted in their honour. We then came across Guy House. Named after James Odgers Guy, he immigrated with his parents from England to Canada. His parents owned a farm and ultimately bred ayrshires (cattle). James married and raised seven children, and settled at what we now know as Guy House. He built a coal dealership in Oshawa, and grain elevators in Brooklin and Myrtle. He also held a bunch of community positions. There's also Henry House. Named after Thomas Henry, he moved from Ireland to Canada with his wife and seven children back in 1811. They purchased a farm that is now Lakeview Park. He remarried after his first wife died of consumption. Thomas became an ordained minister. He build a stone house, which is still in Lakeview Park. There's a cool shed that makes up Oshawa Museum. Oshawa is known for its manufacturing history. The museum is nicely maintained. We spent some time admiring the sundial and buggy in Henry House's backyard. Pretty flowers were blooming everywhere. There was not a single dandelion is sight. Impressive! We had a great time exploring, reading, and learning. It was nice to do all of it on a warm summer evening. I hope to return and go into the houses when the museum reopens. (262)

Sadly this is not the "Original" Planing Mill which was burnt down 1983…read more The historic Unionville Planing Mill had been operating since 1840 and had been a working water mill for over 140 years. The site was redeveloped in cooperation with the town and the historical society, in May 1987 and it now housed some salons, boutique and a restaurant. One of the most photographed buildings in Old Unionville for tourists, locals and wedding parties...certainly a landmark!

We came here for the Stouffville Doors Open 2026 event. It was pretty nice community center with…read moremuseum at the back. The event ended around 4pm which I only had couple minutes to take a short tour. But it was a great chance for us to know this place. We could come again later for longer visit. There were outdoor museum houses and indoor ones. They demonstrated the old days Brown family house and England schooling at the indoor exhibition. Due to time restriction, I only visited the outdoor houses. We definitely go again with our kid.

This mall is a ghost town. Most of the units are vacant or closed, with the only signs of life…read morebeing some medical units and a coffee shop. It's a pity really because the interior is quite nice despite the drab exterior. There's (real) trees, neo-classical balustrades & pillars, colourful tile paintings & marble(sque?) surfaces.

I've made several trips to the tannery over the years. I've lived here long enough that I remember…read morewhat it was like before it was fixed up and revitalized as a luxury shopping mall. These days too have passed and the tannery seems to be more a building that supports government offices, the traffic court, and Medical services while being spattered with various smaller business and a church. A lot of beautiful work was done to the tannery years ago. Marble, a waterfall, and lots of artistic tweaks. Many of us don't find reasons to go there frequently, but it is a very pretty pace. Parking can be tricky at times, but I've always shot a spot. I'm there frequently now for cardio rehab. They use the main floor as a track for building up the muscles and heart for people. If you haven't been, it's worth a trip just to see that it looks like inside. ;)

The Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Branch is a true community gem. Its stunning postmodern…read morearchitectural design features massive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the entire space with natural light. Reading or studying here feels incredibly peaceful, especially with the scenic views of the surrounding trees.The facility is remarkably clean, organized, and welcoming. It boasts an excellent collection of books alongside modern computers, fast Wi-Fi, and convenient free parking. What sets it apart is the exceptionally friendly, attentive staff and its fantastic community programming for families. It is easily the perfect spot for a productive afternoon.If you plan to visit, let me know if you would like info on upcoming community events or how to use their silent study rooms!

Very well organized city hall. The staff are very friendly & the whole place is very clean. I would…read moredefinitely go back if I needed help with anything.

Beautiful building - parking lot needs a lot of work though. The interior and exterior of the…read morebuilding was unbelievable. The people are so nice and quick. My fiance and I, registered for our marriage licence and it was so quick and painless. I was overthinking the whole process with too many unnecessary documents in my purse and it was so quick. Happy eloping fellow yelpers! xox.

It's perhaps a bit unfortunate that the Rec Centre and Library are combined on one listing. Though…read moreit's under the same roof and all run by the city, a bad experience at one shouldn't affect the other. My kids attended 2 weeks summer swimming camp here. I don't know how much of a reflection it is on the centre since its seasonal work, but they probably had the best and most mature camp leaders they've had ever. Aside from that, a really nice facility with a very large pool and a fun big waterslide. I used the workout area one day, and though it wasn't massive, it was pretty good and I especially liked that they also had a number of fairly unique machines, such as self-propelling treadmills. But it wasn't just about the interior. Outside, there's a giant kids play structure, a splash pad, and even a small turf field - along with other things like basketball courts. They also have a covered area for a full sized rink, but it was useful during the summer camp as it was another activity area which being covered is a bonus during the summer heat. There's really nothing lacking here. FWIW, I did use the library once just for my own reading once. Nothing special about it, but nice enough and it wasn't as chaotic as others described. Hopefully they got better at managing noise since the last reviews.

This place has been the location of my childhood memories. Gore Meadows constantly works for the…read moregood of the community and offers so many services. Swimming lessons, party space rentals, practically any sport you can think of, a gym, and free equipment outside like a playground, basketball area, soccer field, e.t.c. The prices are dirt cheap, the library has free computers and nintendo switches for use, community events are hosted every day of the week, and during seasonal holidays they put up decoractions and have activities scattered around the place. I vividly remember the day before halloween where I entered the inflatable corn maze with my friends, thrashing around in there until the maze was noticeably shaking from the outside and we were asked to leave. Then we did it again a few hours later after visiting other activities and, most importantly, after the employees switched shifts. Gore has a snack bar which I've bought countless jamaican patties from, I've had a birthday party here, and I could never imagine my life without this place. The people who run it are innovative and kind, doing things like lighting up the basketball courts outside until 11pm, just because they know people play there. Visit this place immediately, you won't regret it. By the way, to book sport drop-ins, you can do it in person or online at cityofbrampton.perfectmind.com.