Harbourfront Centre

The Harbourfront Centre, a sprawling entertainment facility that offers a one-stop shop for live music, dining, and art, is one of the lake's most well-known icons. Weekends are when things really start to pick up. I visited there on a Saturday with my roommate and the trip was absolutely fun.

We took the subway from Eglinton station to Union. It was only a 10-minute walk to the harbourfront from there. We walked around with an iced drink in one hand and our phones in the other, taking photographs of the breathtaking scenery as we passed.

The weather was beautiful, and the center was hosting a food festival. Do you know those perfect days when life just makes you happy? This suited the bill. I mean, really. The sky was emerald green. Despite the heat, there was just the right amount of sea wind.  I went there with my favorite friend while the tantalizing fragrance of food flooded the air, framing the breathtaking panorama surrounded by sailboats and the CN Tower. Perhaps even better? Surprisingly, yes.

That weekend, the Harbourfront Centre hosted the Hot and Spicy Food Festival, which showcased a variety of flavorful foreign cuisines. We were desperate for a taste of Asia, so we chose Thai. We arrived at the grassy eating area with a large styrofoam container of chili chicken, shrimp pad thai, and sautéed pork chops (all for $7!).

We were so overcome by hunger and the lovely weather that we opted to enjoy our lunch and one another's company instead of the live music that was taking place at one of the complex's bandshells. After that, we took a stroll down to the harbor, where my roommate, was amazed by the abundance of boats berthed. The CN Tower, Toronto's most famous landmark, was the next thing I had to capture.

As the sun began to drop, it was time for us to return to our Midtown apartment. But not before snapping a photograph to record the great spirit produced by a fantastic visit to one of my favorite places in the city.

With all due humor, it's often the small things that help you stay grounded. My Indian nationality and place of birth will never change, regardless of changes to my address, area code, or even country of residence still I adore this city called The 6IX.  I love Toronto's clean air and commitment to multiculturalism, as well as Canada's massive open landscapes. Home is where the heart is, and although my heart is currently dispersed over the globe, the majority of it will always be in Toronto.