Top spots to soak up summer on campus

Summer is not over yet! Check out our photo essay featuring a few of the best spots on campus where you can embrace and enjoy the warmer weather—captured by our very own Work Study photographer, Donglin Que.

Philosopher’s Walk

Take a break with a relaxing stroll along this leafy and scenic path carved out by Taddle Creek, a natural ravine waterway that now flows underground.

Philosopher’s Walk, a footpath running north/south from Hoskin Avenue to Bloor Street, just west of University Avenue.

A footpath surrounded by trees in bloom along Philosopher's Walk — Philosopher’s Walk (photo by Donglin Que)

People enjoying a stroll along the footpath of Philosopher's Walk — Philosopher’s Walk (photo by Donglin Que)

Rotman rooftop decks

A great spot to have lunch, these scenic rooftop decks offer panoramic views of campus and downtown Toronto.

Rotman School of Management, Rooftop Deck, 95 St. George St., 4th, 5th, and 9th Floors

The CN Tower and city of Toronto reflected in the window of the rooftop deck on Rotman School of Management — Rotman School of Management rooftop deck (photo by Donglin Que)

Panaramic view of the St.George campus from the rooftop deck of Rotman School of Management — Rotman School of Management rooftop deck (photo by Donglin Que)

University College quad

Immerse yourself in U of T’s history while taking in the summer breeze surrounded by stunning cloisters in this iconic quad.

University College, Inner Quad, 15 King’s College Circle

The sun shining through the cloisters in the inner quad of University College — University College inner quad (photo by Donglin Que)

Green grass and sunny landscape of the inner quad at University College — University College inner quad (photo by Donglin Que)

Varsity Pool

Cool off from the summer heat with a plunge in this Olympic-sized pool.

Athletic Centre, Varsity Pool, 55 Harbord St.

The Athletic Centre's olympic-sized varsity pool with the letters "TORONTO" seen through the water — Varsity Pool (photo by Donglin Que)

The Athletic Centre's varsity pool, pictured with championship pennants and a diving board — Varsity Pool (photo by Donglin Que)

Lash Miller/McLennan Fountain

Discover this (mostly) hidden gem—a charming garden, patio, and fountain nestled behind Lash Miller—your potential new favourite spot on campus.

Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories/McLennan Physical Laboratories, fountain, and garden patio between the two buildings at 80 St. George St./255 Huron St.

A fountain pond surrounded by trees and flowers in full bloom. — Lash Miller/McLennan Fountain (photo by Donglin Que)

A fountain pond with a plaque reading "Dedicated in loving memory to Edna M. Davenport Class of 1929 October 15 2005" — Lash Miller/McLennan Fountain (photo by Donglin Que)

July 27, 2023
F&S Communications