I first came across this house back in 2019. At the time I just happened to be passing by and observed  signage outside which indicated new property development. I thought to myself, “Surely everyone must know about this house.” but as it turns out, I’d found a new location. The owner of this property is seeking to demolish it and build a new home. In October of 2022, the City of Toronto refused to allow the new construction proposal arguing that the planned changes weren’t a minor variance. We spoke to a neighbour during our exploration here. They told us…

The Classic Stone House has been part of the urban exploring scene since approximately 2012. At the time of my first visit, the house had plenty of contents inside of it. The kitchen contained an electric stove and a wood stove. The living room had a piano and a wooden stove. There were several old school notebooks that a student would write in, dated from around the 1950’s. In the upstairs bedroom was a pair of cast iron bed frames, an antique dresser with mirror and a gramophone. Over the following years, the gramophone disappeared as did the vintage hair…

During our last road trip adventure in Toronto, I noticed this house out of the corner of my eye. It had “the look”, and so I turned around. I made my way around the property trying the doors. It wasn’t until I rounded the final corner that I noticed a door with the doorknob broken off. I tried the door and to my excitement, it opened!The house has an addition to it which looks to be a business office. There’s working electricity and security cameras. The highlight for me was the bathroom and it’s 70’s vibe tiles, as well as…

This property sits along prime land in Aurora, Ontario. It was earmarked for 28 new condos around 2018 when a developer sought to make rezoning changes to allow construction of two buildings. The property developer is already advertising the new homes which have set to be constructed. What will happen with the property seems to be unclear. The property is listed on the MLS system as being for rent at $1 per month. The design of the main floor is bizarre. Off of the living room is a set of double doors leading to the bedroom where there’s full view…

This was the home of Wayne and Wendy. The couple were married in 1965 and purchased this house after construction was completed in 1967. The five bedroom home appears to be largely unaltered since it’s construction, retaining much of the original charm, bright colours and retro design. I could find no information as to their occupations. The couple had two sons and two daughters. Wendy passed away suddenly in November of 2016 at the age of 72. Wayne passed away in March of 2021. After his death, the house sat for 8 months and sold for $3,610,000. The buyer may…

This was the home of Rafael and his wife Melecia. The couple emigrated to Canada from the Philippines and resided in Toronto. The couple purchased their new house in 1995 for $725,000. Rafael and Melecia were part of the Catholic church and attended services regularly. The couple owned an optician business and they had a son, who now also works as an optician. Rafael’s wife passed away around 2010-2011. Their house was put up for sale in 2015 for $2,300,000. It’s only speculation but I’m thinking Rafael moved into a long term care facility. The last listing for the address…

This house is located in Vaughan, Ontario. I found it online while searching for town council minutes pertaining to new property developments. This house is destined to be demolished so the property can become part of a 73 townhouse development. The hydro has been cut and there are some furnishings left behind.

This is a four bedroom, three bathroom house located in the Toronto area. It’s not abandoned, but presently vacant. The owners are requesting permission to make alterstions to the property.The house looks to have been built around the 1960’s. It still has the original hardwood front doors.

This house is located in Vaughan, Ontario. The property is quite overgrown and it’s evident that the house has been vacant for some time. Peering through the windows, you can see there’s no roof and the floors are soggy. In front of the house, is a Jeep Rubicon with deflated tires. The licence plate sticker shows an expiration date of 2019. I wasn’t expecting much from this house, but the contents didn’t disappoint. There are a few electronics left behind including a stereo system, a moldy Canon camera and flash strobe and on the floor, several coins. There was a…

This North York house was built in 1958. It was last owned by a man employed at a construction company. The bathroom colours are the vibrant hues that were often associated with the 1960’s. There’s a milk man door which would have been used by the delivery person who dropped off milk at the house, allowing access to the milk from both inside and outside of the house. This house will  be demolished to make room for a new home. Video