Downtown Toronto Walk (Narrated) - Front & Wellington St on June 30 [4K]

[@tedchiba5442]

Fabulous walk narrative of downtown Toronto. My son who is in his last year at Western University in Chemical Engineering, mentioned to me that you are very well informed of the history of downtown Toronto. Yes you have a good knowledge base of Toronto Johnny. Love these narrative walks. Thanks Johnny, have a great weekend!

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks Ted, appreciate it! Those are mostly just things I'm rattling off the top of the head. Ask me about things that were talked about 5 minutes ago at a work meeting and I'll give you a blank stare, but things that are interesting tend to stick. Have a great weekend too!

[@cleric4265]

Amazing content✅💯👍! Thanks Johnny. Your narrated walks are awesome and next level.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks! I'm still trying to get the hang of walking around with a camera while talking to myself in public lol

[@cleric4265]

Well, let me tell you, you are doing a pReTtY good job ✅💯👍

[@christyo5505]

Lovely narration, fun and interesting.... Thanks for the video

[@JohnnyStrides]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@WalkingAroundIndonesia]

Yes.. thanks for sharing.. 😷🙏

[@JohnnyStrides]

👍

[@rensol6806]

Ahh, more skyscrapers! 😍 Is that your reflection at 1:37? Beautiful day in the city. 😊☀️ Thanks for this narrated walk, Johnny. 🌻🌞🌞🏢🏢

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thank you! And yes, that was I lol... I hope it didn't scare you off or shatter your screen. Stay safe in sunny Cebu!

[@rensol6806]

@@JohnnyStrides It didn't shatter my screen somehow lol. Thanks, Johnny. 🌞

[@thea-lynnmacleod6270]

Thank you for narrating the walks- love it!

[@JohnnyStrides]

You're very welcome!!! 👍

[@aromview]

Since the quarantine lock down I've reduced the frequency of my Toronto visit to about once a month or once in two months about (I live north of Toronto in York Regions). Seeing your videos always bring a pleasant surprise, seeing how much and how quickly Toronto downtown and midtown area has changed, it's as if though I'm there walking through the Toronto neighbourhoods with these videos. Again thanks for these great contents and a visually informative and aesthetic video. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[@JohnnyStrides]

You're very welcome and I appreciate the comments!

[@kawterdouaer1185]

I really enjoyed watching, thanks lot, and wish you can make a video of a supermarket if it is possible, good job carry on

[@JohnnyStrides]

I'm not sure filming/recording is permitted in supermarkets. It is in public as well as the transit system. Then again I've had no issues recording in malls so that's something I'll look into.

[@kawterdouaer1185]

Thanx anyway you're doing a great job

[@condovo]

Amazing walk! Love the narration.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@fahmidalutfullah361]

Got to see more on this walking tour as compared to the bike tour. Though you covered more area on bike, but didnt get to see as much of the area in detail. Very interesting info about all the buildings! Thanks again!

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks, and yes there's pros and cons of both styles of video so I will keep doing both :)

[@pamrosina]

Beautiful walk ❣️

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks! :)

[@good_to_be_gold8]

Took the subway downtown today. Let’s just say it was pretty chill. Less people the better. Nice vlog

[@JohnnyStrides]

Yeah, it's borderline relaxing to ride now. Thanks!

[@jordanlebow9105]

I'm amazed at how you keep your cool with all the crazy drivers around you!

[@JohnnyStrides]

Having the camera running helps ;) When it's not I tend to call people out a lot more... I wouldn't even say it's self censorship, it just calms me down for some reason lol

[@BAIRESWALKER]

What a beautiful day and great walk! 👍

[@JohnnyStrides]

👍

[@jamessmith732]

Good day, very much new style of video. Happy weekend.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks James, there's more on the way!

[@mtaniwa57]

Not sure about now but there was a time when I could see the TD Bank towers from across Lake Ontario from the Beamsville/Grimsby area

[@JohnnyStrides]

There's a good chance something is in their way now.

[@mtaniwa57]

@@JohnnyStrides New development is fine and inevitable but I would hate to think that air pollution would be hovering over the lake. I hope to someday return to my hometown Toronto...until then, thank you for the nostalgic trips that you provide

[@alvaroboschet1231]

Nice walk and video Johnny .

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks!👍

[@JohnnyT002]

The last time I here that use to be a Pizza Pizza now it The Works. I don't always get a chance to leave a comment when I watch on the Roku. Thank you for another Great narrated Video Tour. 👍👍👍👍👍. It's the same here in New York with people riding Bikes on the sidewalk. But we really have to watch out for the E bikes.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks Johnny! Yeah, I wish the YT Smart TV apps would allow for commenting. It's crazy that we're somehow tolerating bikes on the sidewalks, coronavirus or not they should never be ridden there. Cheers!

[@marilyn-annerowley6711]

CN tower that was y daughters. First job when she was first in Toronto . Yes she did the sky walk as a member of the staff ( reluctantly) as she has fear of heights but! She was very brave and did it .

[@JohnnyStrides]

I've heard it's both terrifying and exhilarating. I'd love to try some day!

[@TravelTimebabar]

Great content must be long walk awesome 👏 👍♥️

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks!

[@ansaritarique9499]

Nice walk

[@soyimparable3111]

Good job 👍 Sr.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks 👍

[@SRO201244]

A top personal guide!!! ;)

[@JohnnyStrides]

I try, thanks!

[@denisegwilliams8614]

Beautiful narrative walk I see you nearly got run over by that black car you have to wonder about those type of people 😡 thanks for the little history especially about RBC I would of never know Canada is such a beautiful place 🥰 thanks for sharing Johnny be safe💞💞

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks Denise! I appreciate your kind words.. and yeah, Toronto drivers be like 🤷

[@rosaannarilli4905]

Clarence Sq. is where the hostel that I stayed at, really nice place and Clarence Park does have a dog park and a nice fountain but not very clean. The CBC Building has Mr. Dressup and other kid's shows Museum, shows no longer around, really sad. Union Station is where we arrived in 1958 when coming to Canada. You know so much of Toronto have you ever thought of being a Tour Guide?

[@JohnnyStrides]

I grew up watching Mr Dressup! I haven't thought of that (I would probably need to know a lot more) but I'm happy just sharing what I know and learn on these videos :)

[@StreetFoodKC]

Good evening Toronto

[@JohnnyStrides]

👍

[@rubentorres3458]

Es una ciudad increíble y muy bonita, saludos

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks!

[@brianlawrence4221]

Nice video, you're doing well !

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks Brian!

[@IsmailKhan-nv5ex]

This is a very special country

[@IsmailKhan-nv5ex]

How are you

[@JohnnyStrides]

All is well, thanks!

[@noemilopez9834]

So beautiful Toronto✨ and thank you for the video 🌸

[@JohnnyStrides]

You're very welcome, thanks!👍

[@canonto2008]

I don’t miss taking the jam packed subway to the office, however, I do miss walking to Suko Thai for lunch.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Suko Thai is a gem. I even don't mind paying $15 for what's a $2 dish in Thailand.

[@NewWalker]

Downtown in Toronto looks cool and nice! I loved it 😊👍

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thanks! 😃

[@jordanlebow9105]

Johnny, did you specifically create these videos for COVID-19 or were you doing them before the pandemic began? Thanks

[@JohnnyStrides]

I started this channel in winter of 2018 and the walking videos came shortly after. I just decided to keep going even during the early days when were being told to stay outside as I've always understood the risk to be low outside (maybe I was just more lucky than smart by choosing to believe that). Cheers

[@jordanlebow9105]

@@JohnnyStrides I think you meant to say, "...being told to stay INSIDE"?

[@indranir6755]

How are you filming? Do you wear your camera i can't imagine holding the camera for hours with you hands.

[@JohnnyStrides]

I am just holding the camera, it's quite easy actually as the camera itself is quite light.

[@MrAlen6e]

Love the RBC bank building actually, however now I see where all that money for fees and interest they charge is going

[@JohnnyStrides]

The amount of fees the big banks charge for everything is dizzying...

[@normamimosa5991]

Long gone the days when banks actually paid to use your money. Now you have to pay the banks to use your money.

[@zhishenglin7414]

It was 26 degrees around 5pm.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Maybe that's with the humidex? I glanced at my watch when I said that and it showed 23, it also didn't feel like 26.

[@indranir6755]

Is Toronto fully open again?

[@JohnnyStrides]

Not fully, we're only on stage 2 and stage 3 will still not allow for large gatherings (concerts, sporting events etc...).

[@kamho2589]

What’s happening about St Lawrence s market

[@JohnnyStrides]

I believe it's operating...

[@christyo5505]

And yes the burj khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world now... I live in Dubai ☺

[@abdulrasheed17]

I love you Canada Toronto city Canada people congratulation

[@JohnnyStrides]

Thank you!

[@artboyle8373]

LOL "The CBC seems relatively fair and unbiased"! LOL Only if you are just slightly to the left of Chairman Mao!

[@JohnnyStrides]

lol well relative to other state funded media it is at least. At least they're not afraid to attack their advertiser base either (including taking swings at companies like Apple). Their multiple hit pieces against the Epoch Times was exceptionally bad reporting IMO and somehow that slipped my mind as I was talking about it.

[@phwayne]

This must be Action Kid’s cousin.

[@JohnnyStrides]

ha.. I heard he mentioned me on his channel today. Can't say I ever met him but I was subbed to him long before I started this channel.

[@abdobouchareb6791]

Hi Jonny, another great, nicely narrated video! if you're to continue doing this type of walking vids then you should shed some fat to be more agile! (1:37😜)

[@JohnnyStrides]

ha, I've been called a lot of things but fat has never been one of them lol

[@abdobouchareb6791]

@@JohnnyStrides I'm just kidding dear sir, keep up the good work 😉

[@T.O.basics]

I sorry but I disagree. The Metro Hall is not the ugliest building in Toronto. That distinction belongs solely to the OCAD building on McCaul. I bet it was designed by OCAD students, all the ones that failed the important classes. Another great video!

[@JohnnyStrides]

Ha fair point. To me OCAD is a bit like the Mimi character on the old Drew Carey show. It's intentionally calling attention to itself by trying to stick out like a sore thumb, Metro Hall on the other hand genuinely tried to create a smart addition to the downtown landscape and we got that.. yuck. Thanks for the comment!

[@verasileikis17]

Cool 3-legged dog at 23:49. Also, have you ever seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIq4mX6Zf6amqLM

[@JohnnyStrides]

I didn't notice the dog at all... and I haven't seen that, but I'll watch now... it looks interesting. Thanks!

[@starshine9147]

is this mask situation and stay at home policies about a virus or about climate change action plans? love your narrated walks

[@mjcard]

starshine It’s a globalist/ Marxist/ Islamo re- ordering of the democratic, free enterprise, free belief system we have enjoyed up to now. Look up Aganda 21.

[@mjcard]

So glad to see that most people are not donning masks.

[@beentheredonethat8280]

mjcard Inside public buildings, it’s a different story.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Outside I agree. What drives me nuts are the people who wear masks UNDER their nose (especially those outside). They're creating waste and accomplishing absolutely nothing.

[@ace6285]

Johnny Strides How about dangling from one ear or around the neck, in material matching the outfit du jour!!!!! LOL.

[@normamimosa5991]

CBC relatively fair and unbiased? Nope!

[@JohnnyStrides]

They're somewhat left leaning but compared to most news outlets out there they're really not bad (and they're angels next to the US news media). They're hit piece on the Epoch Times strikes me as particularly bad though.

[@normamimosa5991]

@@JohnnyStrides Did they ever report all the facts on the framing of General Flynn? Or all the facts about the attempted coup against President Trump? Agree. The Epoch Times, one of the few media outlets that actually reports the real news with named sources and confirmed facts.

[@cleric4265]

Most well known street in the entire world

[@mgsee]

You seem to be concerned about cyclists on the pavement but not the fact that most of the road space is setup for car use. This could be why cyclists feel safer riding on the pavements...

[@JohnnyStrides]

You mean the sidewalks? Of course I'm concerned, it's illegal and incredibly dangerous and inconsiderate. Bicycles belong on the road with cars and need to follow the same rules. If people can't safely operate their bicycle on the road then they need to stick to smaller side streets and build up confidence. Riding on the sidewalks in the city should never be an option.

[@mgsee]

@@JohnnyStrides I was implying that it would be a good idea to create proper cycle lanes for cyclists, who incidentally, appear to be quite skilled given the way they were weaving between the pedestrians...

[@klarissaclairiton9010]

Boring.

[@cleric4265]

That building is in deed pretty ugly 😂