Blue eyed husky and other dogs

And maybe this guy is a malamute. Woof.

More Woofstock doggies.

A two headed push pull

doggie boots

Woofstock 2011

Some damn cute dogs, some in damn cute outfits, were out in force in the St Lawrence Market area for Woofstock 2011. Meet and greets took on a whole new dimension when there are hundreds of dogs meeting for the first time.

Besides some hilarious costumes and a lot of neckerchiefs the big look for dogs seem to involve a lot of tongue.

The St Lawrence Market makes a great setting for all the vendors, dogs and visitors that pour into the area for the weekend event - a dog and dog lovers paradise.

See more cute dogs than you thought possible after the jump.

Lady Gaga from Bullwrinkles - your dog is a star photo op.

looking for a winged snack

hands full

PawsWay - barkTO

Yes, I just invented a new year long festival - barkTO. See, you take something related to the object at hand, here dogs therefore the 'bark', and you add 'TO' for Toronto and voila, it's barkTO. This is the expression to describe the fun your dog will have at PawsWay down at Harbourfront. Don't have a dog? Doesn't matter, just go inside and watch all the dogs playing and looking for toys and dog clothes.

They say "PawsWay Toronto is dedicated to the understanding and celebration of pets. It's the first place in the world where pets, owners, and pet lovers can come together to enjoy exhibits, activities, special events and more." Check out the doggie events on their website.

Things to do in Toronto June 11-12, 2011

From 10am to 6pm on Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12, 2011 the St Lawrence Market will once again be the location of mass shedding, sniffing and petting - and some dogs will also be there! For Woofstock! Everyone and their dog heads down to Front Street where you can spend all day saying "OMG, she/he is so cute" and "what a funny costume". Even if you don't have a dog it is so worth the trip. Update: Here are some of the cute little butt sniffing doggies in the 2011 edition of Woofstock.

The Toronto Roller Derby league semi-final gets slamming Saturday June 11 at the Hanger in Downsview. Chicks Ahoy and the Death Track Dolls meet again to determine who will go up against the Gore Gore Rollergirls in the June 25 Championship game.

The World Naked Bike Ride WNBR returns for another peaceful protest against oil dependence and the negative impact of our car culture - plus you can toss the skivvies and parade around in the buff. Make an art installation of your body and apply a little sunscreen and bodypaint. Check out my 2011 coverage on my post here.

Meet at noon on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in the memorial sculpture next to the water in Coronation Park. The ride leaves the park at 1pm. PS Happy Bike Month.

Luminato starts on the 10th and continues to the 19th. Illuminate your mind and free yourself.

Toronto Horse Day 2011 at Exhibition Place on Saturday, June 11 from 11am to 4pm. I don't know if you can bring your own horse down to the show like you can bring your dog down to Woofstock.

Festival on Bloor (Street West) takes place on the 12th from noon to 6pm. Music, entertainment and vendors.

Don't forget about the free entrance to Ontario Place. While things inside may cost money it could be a time to take advantage of the offer and check out the large facility again - when was the last time you wandered around the Place?

There are some more dog pictures after the jump - aw, they are so cute.

Rain suit doggie

A cute, little dog wears a cute little gold rain suit in PawsWay at Harbourfront and the photo was taken by a cute, little photographer.

Make Love Not War

Live it, learn it, love it. Speaking of love, I think someone will be lucky tonite.

April showers

The cat can't play piano, but it understands a sunbeam.

Bring May flowers. Still, you have to walk in the rain before the flowers come out to play. So forget about clouds and thundershowers, here are some things to make you think about the flowers and the beer drinking, sunny summer that is coming.

Mailbox sundial

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Waterpark fun

Good Humor bicycle ice cream carts

High Park anticipates cherry blossoms

Getting in and around High Park this long weekend was easy, the cool weather, grey clouds and the lack of cherry blossoms kept the big crowds away, in fact birds, squirrels and chipmunks easily outnumbered the visitors to the large park. A few people had started spring cleaning in the allotment gardens, getting ready for the upcoming growing season. The train was already carrying passengers through the streets in the park.

I wanted to check out and see what nature was up to in person after finding out that the blossoms were a little late. Some green buds have sprouted on bushes, you can see the cherry buds are swollen (see my photo update here) and some blue flowers are covering the ground in some areas.

Hikers and nature lovers were joined by puppies and dogs in the leash free zone - there was a lot of butt sniffing going on there, let me tell you, but I stopped when people started to get mad. There was a really cute shepherd dog that was wearing special sunglass goggles waiting to play fetch with his orange ball (pictured at top), this dog had been featured in a few newspaper and magazine articles. Caution signs warned of coyotes but I did not see any around, nor did I see any bunnies either, they must have been out delivering chocolate eggs.

Relaxing at the big maple leaf down near the Grenadier Pond

See more dogs and nature after the jump.

A squirrel looks for peanuts in the bird seed

A little Downy Woodpecker

Red Winged Blackbird

A cute Bulldog

The leash free zone gathering place

A snow white ball of mud