Toronto’s Humber Bay Bridge: As Snapped From Windermere By The Lake

November 21st, 2009 Categories: Home Buyers, News Wire, Photographs

I really like bridges. Any television show that features a renowned bridge in its opening credits most likely has me as a fan (and yes, that would definitely include Law & Order!).

One of my Toronto favourites is the Humber Bay Bridge. It’s intended for pedestrian traffic and, in fact, forms part of the Martin Goodman Trail. Scroll to the bottom of this page and you’ll see an image of the bridge.

I’ve spun across this bridge on my bike many, many times. When approaching from the eastern edge of the Western Beaches you can see the arches shimmering from across the bay; when you’re spinning east along the trail you almost sneak up on it.

It’s always a happy moment when I see it: I’m either on a leisurely ride with no worries other than grabbing a cup of coffee before heading back … or … I’m taking a much-needed rest on the boulders on Sheldon Lookout because I’ve got another 20 km to go at the end of a long ride (yes, that would be the Oakville Odyssey) and my legs have failed. Which means I’m digging deep to finish the ride.

A View From Toronto’s
Windermere By The Lake

I recently had a buyer revisit for clients who purchased a condo at Windermere by the Lake. They’ve got a great view (and a great condo!) overlooking Humber Bay and the bridge. It occurred to me that not many people get to see it from such a lofty vantage point, so I made sure to bring my camera.

Toronto's Humber Bay Bridge Taken From Windermere By The Lake Condo

It was an unusually warm, sunny November day and I wasn’t quite sure what I was capturing, image-wise, as it was impossible to see what was actually in the monitor. The sun was SO intense and the images were being bleached out and all. I took my shots and hoped for the best. This is my favourite photograph from the day.

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