Holly Becker

PyCon Canada

Toronto Nov 9, 2018 - Nov 13, 2018

Vancouver to Toronto

Over Remembrance Day weekend, I went to Toronto for the first time for PyCon Canada, a Python programming language conference.

The place I stayed was a block from the conference, and within sight of Yonge-Dundas Square & Eaton Center. Nice view!

I enjoyed the conference, though I was too busy attending talks and meeting people to have many photos.

After the conference I did some sightseeing (and birding, of course)

The Toronto City Hall is quite pretty and even more so at night.

Old City Hall is also very nice, though a very different architectural style.

Tommy Thompson Park

I spent Monday going birdwatching at Tommy Thompson Park, which has some lovely views of the city.

I didn't make it all the way to the end, in part because the floating bridge was open!

There were a lot of birds, mostly Long-tailed Ducks.

As soon as I approached the pond with these swans in it they swam over predatorily. I was worried they were going to mug me for food!

More birds and bird pics on the eBird checklist

Royal Ontario Museum

Before going to the airport on Tuesday I stopped by the Royal Ontario Museum. It was very nice, and I didn't have time to see most of its exhibits.

I found some birds in the museum too!

Toronto to Vancouver

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