Friday Night Downtown Toronto Summer Walk (2023)

A downtown Toronto walk that follows the same route (pretty much) that I did on the same Friday in July the previous 3 years, with the original walk being the most viewed video in this channel’s history.
0:01 - North on Yonge Street (from Queen)
7:10 - Yonge-Dundas Square (Ribfest)
9:25 - West on Dundas Street West
12:13 - Bay & Dundas (Little Tokyo)
16:50 - University & Dundas
23:23 - Beverley & Dundas (Chinatown)
27:32 - South on Spadina Avenue
32:53 - Queen & Spadina
36:00 - East on Adelaide Street West
41:20 - North on John Street
42:52 - East on Richmond Street
44:36 - South on Duncan Street
48:45 - East on King Street West
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Recorded in 4K at 60 FPS on Friday, July 14, 2023.
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[@TruthAdv]

Johnny knows what he's doing with that thumbnail lol

[@JoyLearnSallay]

Exactly. I was thinking same...lol.

[@J_Djarin]

They're very cute! Love her Fendi pants too!!

[@ASCENSION416]

Yup .. but he does it right.

[@wongjefx980]

Was hoping someone help us out with the time index 😂...but I know that spot, looks like it didn't make it into the walk edit. Was the original Ho King back in the '80's....years later New Ho King around the corner on Spadina near College.

[@dane.4289]

@@J_Djarin agreed. They said that part was mostly replayed at 26:40.

[@TinyDancerO]

Currently in TO for a week - It is so clean for such a busy city. I love it here. People are so polite and nice. TO is a great city.

[@uhhTabby]

It is a sh1thole. I live here and crime is higher than ever.

[@siennamiel-wb7nl]

Where are you from

[@dukezap1]

@@uhhTabby It's literally rated the best city in all of North America

[@uhhTabby]

@@dukezap1 Cool, it’s one of the worst cities

[@rickywinthrop]

I live here too and it's fantastic...You can be anyone here and the opportunity feels limitless. Perfect city for freethinkers. I work daily in some of the worst parts of town too and even there I rarely feel unsafe or unwelcome. Haters should travel more and try harder. Perspective is pretty much everything in life and one of the only variables fully under your control.

[@SilverFox_487]

Lights at night are amazing. Even in the twilight!

[@SilverFox_487]

Does anyone remember the old street car surrounded in glass at Village by the Grange?

[@ASCENSION416]

This Brother gets my respect. Blessings my Brother

[@cainrac]

GOOD DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING, JOHNNY STRIDES!!!! THANKS MUCH FOR ALL THE MUCH APPRECIATED EFFORT YOU DO TO SHOW US AROUND TORONTO ON ANY GIVEN DAY/EVENING!!!! ALWAYS A TREAT TO SEE YOU!!!! CHEERS & HAVE A GREAT DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING & KEEP SAFE!!!! 🥰🥰🦅🦅

[@AshwaniKumar-hn9qi]

Good

[@BillSmith-mn2tr]

I never thought I'd watch a video of someone walking around BUT since I am planning a Toronto trip next week AND your videos are entertaining...I am happy I found these :)

[@sepandttcexplorer]

Friday night walks is always cool. Thanks for the video Johnny

[@MarkSide_]

Johnny not even hiding his thirst no more with the honeyz....the thumbnails, thank you. 😁

[@JoyLearnSallay]

Right? Lol.

[@SilverFox_487]

Fabulous video! Would love to see more like this❤

[@dshock2903]

I always enjoy watching you and Ken. My husband had a fall at home and ended up in the hospital with bleeding in his brain. The surgeon gave him a 50/50 chance. I was alone and scared. He has survived and is doing well. At the time my family was there for me. My brother pointed me to You Tube. First he introduced me to Ken and then It started to watch your streaming. During that time I am so glad to have found both of you, it kept my mind on something different if only for a little time. My husband is home and again doing very well, I try to watch when I have time.

[@CityWalks3216]

Thanks for watching take care appreciate your support for Johnny & Kens channel’s 😊

[@dshock2903]

@@CityWalks3216 thank you.

[@JohnnyStrides]

Glad you're enjoying the channel and that your husband is doing well!

[@dshock2903]

@@JohnnyStrides thank you

[@campaul110]

2 months later hopefully your husband is doing okay, kind thoughts all the way from Aus.

[@martym61]

Great video. Love seeing the lights come on.

[@azamyahmad]

As always beautiful sharing adventure walk away tour and the filming edition captured absolutely gorgeous, beautiful Toronto city, keep it up Sir and you doing an excellent great job, congratulations day by days your video channel is growing up, wish you all the best in your coming successfully future and More blessing to you and more subscribe on your way, appreciate your beautiful sharing and stay safe .. Merci beaucoup Monsieur

[@dyrectory_com]

Miss Toronto in the Summer. Thanks for the video. 👏🏻

[@dylanreynolds8264]

good morning everyone

[@fizzlewell]

Nice video! I can even feel the breeze and the air of the cozy summer night in Toronto.

[@magneticstorm1]

Btw I'm amazed by the dizzying variety of Asian restaurants you have over there, Good job Toronto.👍

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Thx for the walk😊❤

[@zigzag00]

Love Toronto!

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

He is back😊😂 bang bang!!!🎉That was always his corner😊😂❤

[@user-qh4rp9kc4k]

Nice video very interesting. My husband and I use to go to Toronto. But we don’t travel any more. So watching your videos is almost like being there thanks so much😊

[@Wesley_C]

Groovy, time to walk in Downtown, so great video man. 👍🏻

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Rib fest in Barrie was GREAT 20 years ago They all competed Afew had HUGE TROPHIES that shined in front of their barbecues We also had BANDS they were GREAT MUSICIANS and VOCALISTS to entertain us It reminded me of Toronto DOWNTOWN 45 years ago When YONGE ST was filled with bars and bands and dance clubs With a great variety of music ❤🎉😊Life was peaceful and full of great nightlife and daytime or 24 hr eats!

[@JoyLearnSallay]

That's amazing.... anyways

[@IOBLAC]

TOPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Hemant.s]

the most replayed "spike" never disappoints lol

[@reneyourlife]

nice place. on my bucket list

[@FinancialAnalyst-qe3xj]

Where are you from and what are some of the things you liked about it?

[@saygabakaaro2328]

Beautiful city

[@artnormanjr.-author.7905]

Hello! I've thoroughly enjoyed your Videos! I'm a fellow Vlogger.. Hollywood! Looking forward to more! ☮️🌴🥳✍️💫

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Oh I forgot the entertainment was free at Ribfest I have yummy delish food memiries thx for the walk Johnny If the ribs are just as great now as they were then It would be worth going downtown for😊

[@cronstrubzo]

"Dr Peeper" - that was my nickname in college

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Again you took the words right out of my mouth thinking "How is the infamous Mickey d'zz as I viewed and you spoke the words at the same t ime😂😂😂❤❤

[@sarmada519]

im not the only one looking for myself in the vid right? lmfao

[@SEETORONTO416]

Hi Everyone, I Liked your video. ✌

[@xboxxguy_9360]

Hi from Oakville

[@user-jw5dn4tm3l]

Бедненько,но чистенько!

[@hossamgomaa3927]

good

[@walkwithkano]

Walk with me 🎉❤😊

[@RedroomStudios]

why dont you walk somewhere that has trees? so many streets devoid of greenery, its just soul crushing.

[@magneticstorm1]

I thought here in Miami the drivers were the worst i guess you caught up with us.😮

[@21stCenturyUtube]

Reminds me. I got to find better thumbnails for my videos😂

[@IOBLAC]

A downtown Toronto walk that follows the same route (pretty much) that I did on the same Friday in July the previous 3 years, with the original walk being the most viewed video in this channel’s history.

[@gorviv529]

Nice looking ladies in the thumbnail. Will we get dating/pick-up line pointers? Asking for a friend...

[@zrienkersh1475]

Toronto is the best! Why can’t American cities be this nice and safe? Walk The Junction and Bloor West and Roncy and High Park and Lake shore next. That’s a circuit I love.

[@2painful2watch]

Visiting from Chi town and I almost got mugged and hit by a car, crazy drivers on the roads, saw homeless and beggars everywhere, lots of tweakers and some dirty streets during my visit. Venues are dog ass expensive. People in Chicago are waaaaay friendlier. Your architecture and condo's everywhere creates a messy eclectic mix of buildings over by there. Terrible city planning.

[@uhhTabby]

Yes! I also love walking down jane and finch late at night too! Very scenic roads and lots of friendly neighbors dressed in all black ready for a nice conversation!

[@2painful2watch]

The Roncy was full of hot headed and mean Poles, the Junction/Bloor was full of hookers and sketchy types, High Park gets it's share of wackos hiding in the trees and Lake Shore is spooky at night in spots. I would never walk those places even in the daylight.

[@serk7947]

Caffeine really good

[@serk7947]

Johny working on new ideas on youtube well come!! One event August also rounding blocks its amazing !!!

[@SillyGoose2024]

i was there once around 2010 - i remember it being so clean in comparison to the cities im familiar with (philly and New york). toronto is home of Dr Jordan Peterson and the best rock band nobody has heard of Big Wreck.

[@Kaisersozze]

I'm visiting Toronto in a few weeks. Any recommendations for good beer places and chill cocktail bars?

[@garybaines6442]

Not really, just go King St. West. Just start at Bathurst st. and walk east bound (on King) and you’ll see trendy places.

[@Kaisersozze]

Thanks, I was in Toronto like 6 weeks ago now haha, probably was in that area @@garybaines6442

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Who is playing at the ElMocombo on the other side of the street these days?Whats the entrance fee?

[@noddybrown3074]

Johnny tell your mum I’ve been watching take the high rd on the stv player.

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

Could you please walk Jane/Finch neighborhood on Friday night.

[@davew.7115]

The old Phantages theater which became the Kodak theater , is it still the Kodak ?

[@Neville60001]

It's now called the Ed Mirvish Theater.

[@davew.7115]

@@Neville60001 Big Thanks !

[@dougiep2769]

What no kevlar? Your brave

[@gorviv529]

What was the deal with the McDonald's? Didn't get the "if walls could talk" reference.

[@CityWalks3216]

Lots of good or bad times 😅

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Noticed the Tims😮 beside the cop shop It is small and has 1 toilet😮😢They closed😢😢😢the larger Timmys with more bathrooms better service and friendlier servers why?It was always busy in the mornings and at lunch They also closed the starbucks around the corner from that Of all the coffee shops in a3 block area They leave the worst one standing😮Those establishments will be sadly missed My advice donot go early 6:00am downtown There are no bathrooms OR Coffee😮

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

The Rolling Stones?😊

[@EdgyCentral]

troony toon @ 13:36

[@artstech]

13:36 What the .... 🤔

[@chrifus31037]

More accurate title : Friday Night Downtown Beijing Summer Walk (2023) 😳😳😳😳😳

[@Bodmantech]

Could you pls walk on keele and annette

[@IOBLAC]

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[@paulguise698]

Hiya Johnny, I've watched other youtubers and they don't do commentary, like what you do, you maybe say that was a Tim Hortons but now its a McDonalds, the other vloggers in other cities just carry a camera and walk around the city, and say nothing, what about us outsiders that don't know.

[@user-ml7no4ys2j]

Stop comparing Toronto to New York City, T.O. is just a mini Chicago run by Ned Flanders

[@JohnnyStrides]

lol stop watching the videos then. The last thing I'm going to do is listen to you 🤣

[@NoClip-mu1pr]

i thought it's india XD many indians there

[@malibustacy3606]

So I was in Toronto in 1981 (May 22) to watch a Jam concert at The Concert Hall, 888 Yonge St., so if you'd like to here about my visit (including my stay at the Neill Wycik Hotel) feel free to part with huge amounts of cash and I'll send you a transcript, which includes select pictures of me wearing that cheeky little strapless number everyone likes so much.

[@sherwiniravani544]

Is this video recent? I was in downtown Toronto yesterday and am scared to return. It was a mess. Your video is very beautiful.

[@zigzag00]

Yes it was filmed on Friday. Why are you scared?

[@sherwiniravani544]

I’m just curious, did you specifically film the nicer parts? I drove around the entire perimeter of Toronto and there were a lot of homeless everywhere including homeless refugees and crack addicts. The streets were covered in trash.

[@zigzag00]

@@sherwiniravani544 im not the one who filmed the video. It was filmed in downtown. Also yes there are reugees sleeping on the streets currently as homeless shelters are full so hopefully the city solves this soon

[@2painful2watch]

@@zigzag00 I highly doubt that very much. I ain't goin back to your city. Some ppl are creepy AF there.

[@zigzag00]

@@2painful2watch Which city do you currently live in if you're scared of Toronto 💀

[@2painful2watch]

Toronto boasts some of the most hottest women on the planet.

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

Everyplace has hot woman, well, except Outer Mongolia.

[@2painful2watch]

Some Mongol women are very beautiful.

[@KalelaChannel]

Somali dhilo iyo jareerkii ay dhashay ayuu video-gii ka bilaabmay. lol Somalida Toronto waa dad hoogmay. Waan yaabay waa aan tagay meesha.

[@MrUntapishtim]

When I compare walking in Toronto with walking in Moscow, Moscow wins.

[@Hedonism123]

What a bizarre architecture, such a mess, no city planning at all

[@2painful2watch]

Chicago has a much better architecture.

[@Raulsta1985]

@@2painful2watch The problem with Chicago is the people.

[@dukezap1]

@@2painful2watch No it doesn't lol

[@gerardnivek4458]

Where did all the Canadian citizens go? This video looks like it was shot in Asia somewhere. Western civilization & culture has vanished from Toronto. Sad.

[@markop2024]

Can you go to Shanghai like so many KZbinrs these days. Watching this pathetic Toronto is so depressing 😭😭😭

[@ianw1410]

boring .... city is dead

[@liamneslind5708]

Toronto turning to garbage everyday a little bit more

[@Voltaireooooo]

Yawn.