Lower don trail open again after three years. The newly re-paved section south of Riverdale pedestrian bridge is lovely but north of that to pottery road it’s…exactly the same? Three years 😮💨
Jake Tobin
@jaketobin.bsky.social
Toronto-based illustrator, cartoonist & writer Documenting people, places & parties Probably reading https://linktr.ee/Jaketobin
Was invited to capture in illustrated form the unveiling of Canada Post’s Places of Pride stamps at The 519, which were designed by Kelly Small & illustrated by Tim Singleton. Such a fun project.
Glad to see the federal government step in & stop Ford's island airport expansion but also let's be real-it was the extreme pressure from the public & organizations & politicians that forced their hand. Special shout-out to @normsworld.bsky.social & all his work with NoJetsTO.
Come join us for a Queer Picnic Sat, Aug 1, 2-6pm on Church St to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Gay Picnic Day—Canada’s first Pride! There will be grass, sandboxes, and even my mini inflatable pool! Bring your picnic blankets, camping chairs, and most importantly, your friends! (1/2)
Babe wake up new iconic limited time only CN Tower view just dropped
Ok we’ve tried the angry “tell it like it is” dude before on council, as mayor, and as premier now. Let’s pls not fall for that old grift again.
It's said if you want to understand a government's priorities, you look at its budget & boy does Ford have his twisted. Wildfire budget numbers from: globalnews.ca/news/1196838...
Can’t go outside, so why not paint all day? New Ossington originals & prints coming soon
Why is it that two months of winter feels like two years & two months of summer feels like two weeks? I drew this little to-do list to remind myself to soak it all in while I can. ☀️
Pinnacle playing peek-a-boo with the CN Tower. Weird to see the skyline without it. As we build more “super talls” maybe we should have some protected CN Tower views since it’s such a skyline icon (eg from Riverdale, etc). Already we’ve lost some (between the TD towers).
Took my Hanlan’s stickers to Hanlan’s yesterday (except the pigeons, those were for a client project lol). 7 die cut stickers on one sheet. $12. jaketobin.ca/shop/product...
Trying out video content! Be nice, I threw this together in literally 2 mins. Trying to combat my perfectionism and just throw stuff out there! Wanted to just document our progress on Church Street’s Pedestrianization Pilot thus far!
Wrote about the re-energized Village nightlife scene for the Toronto Star, out today online & in the paper tomorrow 🪩 apple.news/Ap5RnZG2BTrC...
In Toronto's changing Village, a new generation is bringing vibrant queer nightlife back — Toronto Star
After years of club closures, a wave of artists are reclaiming the Church-Wellesley Village on their own terms.
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Got to draw Rainbow Railroad’s Pride card this year. Check your mailbox 😊
Pride isn't just one thing. However you celebrate this weekend, I hope it's a good one.
This new sticker sheet has seven die-cut vinyl stickers so you can bring a little bit of Hanlan's to your laptop when you're at work wishing you were at the beach. $12 for the 5x7 sheet. Stickers are various sizes. Half of June sales donated to Rainbow Railroad. jaketobin.ca/shop/product...
If you didn’t visit Hanlan’s Beach in the summer, did you even summer? This new print celebrates those hot, lazy, crowded weekend beach days. 8x10 & 11x14 prints available. jaketobin.ca/shop/collect...
New vinyl stickers for pride month! $4 each or all of them for $10 with 50% donated to Rainbow Railroad. Put ‘em on your water bottle, bike, or your homophobic coworker’s laptop while he’s in the washroom. jaketobin.ca/shop/collect...
Village Life, a new print for Pride 2026, is my version of a queer I Spy, modelled after an apartment building in Church-Wellesley Village (with a bit of added flair). What can you find? Available as 8x10 or 11x14 jaketobin.ca/shop/collect... with 50% of June sales donated to Rainbow Railroad.
