Tag: Queen Street West

A Tale of Two Hotels – The Drake (Part 2)

Andrea Cordonier

Architecture & Design, Arts & Culture, Bricks & Mortar, Community, History & Heritage, Hotels & Other Lodging

We checked out of the Gladstone, Husband headed to the financial district, and I strolled down Queen Street to the Drake Hotel. I didn’t want to leave the area without getting, at the very least, a cursory look at the Gladstone’s kissing cousin. The building began its life in 1890 as Small’s Hotel, catering to… Read more
A Tale of Two Hotels – The Gladstone (Part 1)

Andrea Cordonier

Architecture & Design, Arts & Culture, Bricks & Mortar, Community, History & Heritage, Social & Affordable Housing

My sense of the Gladstone – and I mean this in the best possible way – is that it is a hostel for grown-ups. It’s like an extension of the house I imagine having, like the salon concept come to life, with unique people eating, drinking, playing and discussing, ideas flowing in and out and… Read more
These Boots Were Made for Walking

Andrea Cordonier

Arts & Culture, Community, Place & Space

I finally connected to Toronto. I think four key factors shaped the positive outcome. First, I trained in so was car-free and walking everywhere; the weather was unbelievably gorgeous; I stayed with a friend well outside the downtown core; and I almost exclusively walked and took public transport to get around. Read more