Missed Connections Canada
Find the person you saw. Return what was lost. Meet up in your city.
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Post in your cityArt Gallery of Hamilton lobby
Saturday, May 30 - 1:35 PM
3 months ago
In the AGH lobby you were arguing softly with a friend about a sculpture and pulled me in for a tie-break. I voted with you. Power went to my head; I forgot to ask anything else.
Felker's Falls boardwalk
Friday, May 29 - 4:15 PM
3 months ago
Quick walk to Felker's Falls after work, you were on the boardwalk taking photos as the light went golden. We talked about how underrated this little falls is. You headed up the trail and I just did not follow. Regret.
You: kayak at Spencer Smith Park
Saturday, May 30 - 4:57 PM
3 months ago
Sunday evening at Spencer Smith Park, you were pulling a yellow kayak up from the water near the pier. We chatted for a second about how calm the lake was. I was the one walking a golden retriever and completely forgot to ask your name.
Mount Pleasant GO morning
Wednesday, May 27 - 10:49 PM
3 months ago
Mount Pleasant GO, early coffee steam, you shared a smile when the announcement glitched twice. Commute comedy duo for one stop. Different cars after.
Tiffany Falls trail
Wednesday, May 27 - 9:43 AM
3 months ago
On the short trail to Tiffany Falls, you waited so I could get a clear photo without people in it, then I returned the favour. We talked about chasing waterfalls around the area. You had a whole list. I want to see it.
Lowville Park trail
Thursday, May 28 - 12:56 PM
3 months ago
Saturday hike at Lowville Park, you were with a black lab that would not stop saying hi to everyone. We talked at the bridge about the trails out toward the falls. I would love to compare notes on the longer routes.
Newcastle waterfront quiet
Thursday, May 28 - 4:29 PM
3 months ago
Newcastle waterfront quiet, you asked if the far bench had a better lake angle. It did. We tested it. Angle found; name not.
Bayfront ice cream run
Monday, May 25 - 1:30 PM
3 months ago
Bayfront ice cream, you warned me the sidewalk was slick from a spill. I still slipped a little. You caught my elbow. Heroics logged. Name not logged.
Ancaster Fair, food truck line
Thursday, May 28 - 6:14 PM
3 months ago
At the Ancaster Fair, we ended up in the same painfully long line for the food trucks and made the wait actually fun. You got the corn, I got the poutine, we agreed to disagree. I would love a tiebreaker.
Stouffville Main Street
Monday, May 25 - 2:48 PM
3 months ago
Stouffville Main Street Saturday, flower juggling act-you somehow held coffee, bouquet, and dignity. I held a door. Should have held a conversation.
Sutton bakers dozen
Wednesday, May 27 - 9:18 PM
3 months ago
Sutton bakery lineup, you insisted I take the last cinnamon bun because I “looked persuasive.” Persuasion failed on getting your name.
Iroquois Shoreline woods
Thursday, May 28 - 1:41 PM
3 months ago
Birdwatching (badly) in the Iroquois Shoreline woods, you whispered the name of a warbler I would have called “small yellow thing.” We shared binoculars. Best nature lesson of my year.
Sixteen Mile Creek trail
Monday, May 25 - 8:54 PM
3 months ago
On the Sixteen Mile Creek trail downtown, you stopped to let a family of geese cross like a crossing guard. We laughed and walked the same stretch toward the harbour. At the fork I went left. Should have mirrored you.
Whitby GO morning rush
Sunday, May 24 - 5:31 PM
3 months ago
Whitby GO rush, you gave up a seat and ended up standing beside me smiling about it. Next stop took you. Manners stayed with me.
Public skate in Acton
Wednesday, May 27 - 10:08 PM
3 months ago
At the SportsPlex in Acton for public skate, you helped a little kid up about a dozen times without losing patience. I noticed. We chatted by the boards. I left my number nowhere, which is the problem.
Mold-Masters open skate
Friday, May 22 - 7:01 PM
3 months ago
Open skate at Mold-Masters, you recovered a runaway puck for little kids like a lineman. We chatted by the boards about winter hobbies. Season change needed; contact change needed more.
Milton Farmers’ Market honey
Monday, May 25 - 8:33 PM
3 months ago
At the Milton market, you were doing a full honey tasting flight like a professional. You handed me a sample stick “for science.” Science concludes I should have gotten your number.
Edgelake Park by the water
Monday, May 25 - 4:58 PM
3 months ago
Evening at Edgelake Park, you were walking a very enthusiastic husky that decided we were best friends. We laughed and chatted while the dog supervised. You headed home and I realized I had learned the dog's name, not yours.
Williams Mill studio hop
Sunday, May 24 - 9:21 AM
3 months ago
Studio hopping at Williams Mill, we kept liking the same ceramicist. You said “our taste is suspiciously aligned.” Agreed. Follow-up purchase: your name.
Skyway look from Beachway
Sunday, May 24 - 9:23 AM
3 months ago
Along Beachway Park watching planes and skyway traffic, you asked if I knew a quieter spot for photos. I pointed toward the strip. We walked a bit. Then my phone rang and the moment evaporated.
Coffee on Main, Sunday
Friday, May 22 - 10:37 PM
3 months ago
Sunday morning at a coffee place on Main Street, you were doing the crossword in actual pen. I was impressed and said so. You smiled and offered me a clue. I should have stayed for the whole puzzle.
Old Ancaster post office stretch
Friday, May 22 - 9:33 PM
3 months ago
Stretch of old Ancaster near the historic post office vibe, you asked for directions I only half knew. We walked them together to be sure. Sure about the route. Unsure why I said bye so fast.
Hamilton Farmers' Market
Sunday, May 24 - 6:28 PM
3 months ago
Inside the Hamilton Farmers' Market on Saturday, we both lingered at the same cheese stall and you talked me into the aged cheddar. You were right. I want to be talked into more good decisions.
Acton farmers' market
Monday, May 25 - 10:29 PM
3 months ago
Saturday at the Acton farmers' market, you were debating two kinds of honey out loud and roped me into the decision. We went with the wildflower. Good call. I would happily be your taste-tester again.
Ti-Cats game, Tim Hortons Field
Saturday, May 23 - 4:01 PM
3 months ago
At Tim Hortons Field for the Ti-Cats, you were a few seats over leading the chants. We high-fived after a touchdown like old friends. I looked for you at halftime and the crowd had other plans.
Towne Square, downtown
Thursday, May 21 - 10:06 PM
3 months ago
Friday evening in Towne Square downtown, you were waiting for someone and reading a paperback. We made eye contact a few times. Your person showed up before I could say hi. Hope it was not a date.
Oshawa GO / Durham College stop
Saturday, May 23 - 4:51 PM
3 months ago
Near campus transit energy, you explained which bus actually shows up on time. Local oracle. Offering unpaid.
Riverwalk Commons lights
Friday, May 22 - 8:31 PM
3 months ago
Riverwalk Commons evening lights, you were ranking food trucks with academic seriousness. I audited the course. Incomplete grade.
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
Friday, May 22 - 8:02 AM
3 months ago
At Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park you were photographing the lighthouse remnant light and asked if I would mind stepping left. I stepped left. Should have stepped closer.
Dorval Whole Foods olive bar
Monday, May 18 - 6:42 PM
3 months ago
Olive bar negotiations at Whole Foods on Dorval-you talked me into the spicy mix. Correct call. I would like to be wrong with you about cheese next.
Upper Canada Mall bookstore
Tuesday, May 19 - 7:25 PM
3 months ago
Upper Canada Mall bookstore, poetry table guilt shared and absolved. Cash desk unabsolved us from talking further.
Main Street Milton, patio season
Thursday, May 21 - 12:08 PM
3 months ago
Friday on a Main Street patio in downtown Milton, you were with friends but we kept catching eyes across the railing. You raised your glass once. I raised mine back and then completely chickened out.
Supercrawl spillover street
Tuesday, May 19 - 6:17 PM
3 months ago
Supercrawl spillover energy on James, you handed me a sticker from an artist booth “because it matched my jacket.” It did. You matched the night. Crowd surge stole the rest.
Meadowlands bookstore nook
Tuesday, May 19 - 5:12 PM
3 months ago
Bookstore nook at the Meadowlands, you built a stack titled “books I should not buy” and then bought them. Relatable king/queen energy. Checkout split us up.
Burlington Centre food court
Tuesday, May 19 - 10:50 PM
3 months ago
Tuesday around lunch at Burlington Centre, you held the door for me near the food court and we both did that little laugh. You had a sketchbook under your arm. I should have asked to see it.
Main Street bookstore Milton
Sunday, May 17 - 9:52 PM
3 months ago
In a Main Street shop browsing used books, we both reached for the same local history paperback. You took the coffee-stained copy and left me the clean one. Fair trade. Unfair that I let you leave.
Dundurn Castle grounds
Monday, May 18 - 12:49 PM
3 months ago
Wandering the Dundurn Castle grounds on a clear afternoon, you were photographing the gardens and asked me to step out of your shot, then said I could stay in it. I laughed and stepped aside anyway. Should have stayed.
Varley Art Gallery
Sunday, May 17 - 2:37 PM
3 months ago
Varley Art Gallery, we lingered at the same canvas and finally admitted it. Soft voices, strong opinions. Gallery closed; conversation should not have.
Staircase Cafe Dundas
Sunday, May 17 - 8:46 AM
3 months ago
Brunch line in Dundas, you saved my spot when I realized I forgot my wallet in the car. Trust exercise passed. Introduction exercise failed.
Terra Cotta trails
Tuesday, May 19 - 10:50 PM
3 months ago
Hiking at Terra Cotta Conservation Area, you and your dog caught up to me on the wolf trail and we walked the loop together. Great conversation, terrible sense of direction (both of us). Let us get lost again sometime.
Belfountain village stroll
Monday, May 18 - 9:22 PM
3 months ago
Belfountain village stroll, bridge photos, you waited so I could get a clear shot then asked for one too. Fair trade. Incomplete trade.
Boyd Conservation trails
Tuesday, May 19 - 10:50 AM
3 months ago
Boyd trails after rain, you warned me which boardwalk plank was a traitor. We swapped favourite local hikes. Yours included spots I now need a guide for-ideally you.
Pickering GO morning
Saturday, May 16 - 4:33 PM
3 months ago
Pickering GO morning crush, you made space and cracked a joke about suitcase Tetris. Same car. Different courage levels.
Cassie Campbell rec centre
Tuesday, May 19 - 8:30 AM
3 months ago
Cassie Campbell rec centre lobby after skate, you helped a kid find a missing mitten like a detective. Case closed. My case (your name) still open.
Whitby harbour evening
Tuesday, May 19 - 10:00 PM
3 months ago
Whitby harbour evening, you were sketching boats and tilted the page so I could see. Better than my photos. Ferry-less regret.
Eramosa Karst trail
Saturday, May 16 - 11:02 AM
3 months ago
On the Eramosa Karst trails, you stopped to point out one of the sinkholes I would have walked right past. We ended up walking the loop together. At the lot we said a quick bye. I have thought about it since.
Caledon Trailway stretch
Sunday, May 17 - 10:27 PM
3 months ago
Caledon Trailway multi-use path, you dinged politely and then matched pace for a kilometre of easy talk. Turnoff arrived early.
Halton Hills Cultural Centre lobby
Friday, May 15 - 10:28 PM
3 months ago
Cultural Centre lobby before a concert, you were early and reading sheet music for fun. We whispered about whether that counts as showing off. It does. Charmingly.
Tannery Park bench
Saturday, May 16 - 4:09 PM
3 months ago
Late afternoon at Tannery Park by the water, you were reading on the bench and shared it when I looked lost for a seat. We talked about the lake for a while. I walked off and immediately regretted not asking your name.
North Maple Regional Park
Monday, May 18 - 3:43 PM
3 months ago
North Maple Regional Park fields, you were coaching kids with endless patience and a ridiculous whistle. After practice you waved at random supporters. I waved back like I belonged.
Winona peach truck
Friday, May 15 - 9:32 PM
3 months ago
Winona peach truck lineup, you negotiated a bulk box like a pro and then offered me two extras “for quality control.” Controlled quality. Uncontrolled longing.
David Dunlap Observatory grounds
Thursday, May 14 - 10:02 AM
3 months ago
Observatory grounds evening program, you asked whether that bright one was a planet or a plane. It was a plane. We made it a bit anyway.
Vaughan Mills food court
Saturday, May 16 - 10:59 AM
3 months ago
Vaughan Mills food court, you saved a table with your bags so a parent with a stroller could sit. Quiet kindness. I wanted to say more than “nice of you.” Failed.
Gage Park greenhouse
Thursday, May 14 - 6:24 PM
3 months ago
Inside the Gage Park greenhouse, you were naming plants under your breath and I asked one out loud. Mini botany lesson ensued. Humidity high. Courage low.
Milton farmers' market
Saturday, May 16 - 9:36 PM
3 months ago
Saturday at the Milton farmers' market, we both went for the last bunch of basil. You suggested we split it and we did. Best negotiation of my week. I would happily lose the next one to you.
Dominion Gardens, summer evening
Sunday, May 17 - 7:42 AM
3 months ago
Summer evening at Dominion Gardens Park, you were watching a kids' soccer game you clearly were not related to, just enjoying it. I sat a bench over. We chatted about the heat. Lovely, then gone.
Burlington GO platform, morning
Wednesday, May 13 - 8:16 PM
3 months ago
Weekday morning on the Burlington GO platform, you were in a navy coat reading something on a Kobo. We ended up in the same car toward Union and kept catching each other's eye. I got off before I worked up the nerve.
Georgetown Marketplace
Saturday, May 16 - 8:13 PM
3 months ago
At Georgetown Marketplace on a slow Tuesday, you complimented the book I was carrying and turned out to have read it twice. We talked plot for a bit by the entrance. You headed to the grocery side before I got your name.
Trinity Bellwoods picnic blanket
Thursday, May 14 - 10:58 AM
3 months ago
Trinity Bellwoods, crowded blanket tetris, you made room and we talked about how Toronto parks are 90% negotiation. Good negotiation. Bad closing skills on my end.
Garden Square lights
Thursday, May 14 - 3:48 PM
3 months ago
Garden Square downtown, light show night, you narrated which colours were “trying too hard.” Harsh. Funny. Correct. Lost you toward the library side.
Magna Centre skate
Tuesday, May 12 - 6:14 PM
3 months ago
Magna Centre public skate, you helped a wobbly stranger up without making it a thing. Thing to me, though.
Hamilton Farmers’ Market upstairs
Monday, May 11 - 7:55 PM
4 months ago
Upstairs at the market looking over the stalls, you tipped me off to the bakery that sells out by 10. We went down together. You got there first. Fair. Still want a rematch and a name.
Devil's Punchbowl lookout
Wednesday, May 13 - 12:08 PM
4 months ago
Up at the Devil's Punchbowl lookout, you offered to take a photo of me with the falls and the view. We talked about the colour of the rock layers like we were geologists. We are not. I would love to fake-expert with you again.
Mill Pond Richmond Hill
Sunday, May 10 - 9:29 AM
4 months ago
Mill Pond loop, you were photographing reflections and stepped aside, then we both stayed. Light perfect. Timing for names imperfect.
Central Library quiet zone
Sunday, May 10 - 7:52 PM
4 months ago
Central Library quiet zone, you passed a sticky note that just said “printer 2 works.” Heroism. Coffee owed.
Sheppard’s Bush trails
Monday, May 11 - 10:14 PM
4 months ago
Sheppard’s Bush trails, muddy patch diplomacy-you pointed out the liar board. Trail angel status confirmed.
Cultural Centre, opening night
Tuesday, May 12 - 4:00 PM
4 months ago
At the Halton Hills Cultural Centre for a show, you were in the row ahead and we ended up chatting at intermission about the staging. The lights dimmed and the moment passed. I looked for you after. You had gone.
Hungry Hollow after rain
Friday, May 8 - 2:24 PM
4 months ago
Hungry Hollow trail after rain, you warned me which boardwalk plank was a liar. We talked mud strategy. At the trailhead you cleaned your boots and my chance.
Glen Williams riverside
Monday, May 11 - 10:49 PM
4 months ago
By the river in Glen Williams, you were photographing the old mill buildings and stepped aside so I could pass, then we both stayed. Light was perfect. Timing for names was not.
St. Lawrence Market cheese line
Sunday, May 10 - 12:29 PM
4 months ago
St. Lawrence Market cheese line, you gave a decisive opinion on clothbound cheddar. Correct. I followed you one stall over and then lost the plot entirely.
Milton Mall, rainy day
Sunday, May 10 - 5:33 PM
4 months ago
Rainy day wandering Milton Mall, you complimented my umbrella of all things, near the entrance. We laughed about hiding from the weather. You headed toward the grocery side before I could keep it going.
Milton Leisure Centre lobby
Thursday, May 7 - 5:44 PM
4 months ago
After a swim at the Leisure Centre, we both waited for the same slow locker. You joked about Olympic patience. I wanted to ask if you swam mornings or evenings. Asked neither.
Brant Street Pier at sunset
Friday, May 8 - 6:38 PM
4 months ago
You were taking photos of the lift bridge from the Brant Street Pier as the sun went down. I offered to take one with you in it and you laughed and said you always end up behind the camera. Should have offered to be in the next one.
Dominion Gardens dusk
Friday, May 8 - 9:54 PM
4 months ago
Dusk at Dominion Gardens, you were walking slow loops listening to something soft. We shared a nod every lap like a tiny ritual. Ritual ended when you cut toward the lot.
Saturday market on Back Street
Saturday, May 9 - 2:32 PM
4 months ago
At the little Georgetown farmers' market, you talked me out of the bland tomatoes and into the heirlooms. You were completely right. I made a salad for one and wished it was for two.
Springridge Farm, apple season
Thursday, May 7 - 8:53 PM
4 months ago
Apple season at Springridge Farm, we reached for the same basket and you let me have it. We compared notes on the best pie apples by the wagon. I made the pie. It needed a second opinion.
TTC streetcar courtesy seat
Saturday, May 9 - 8:58 PM
4 months ago
King streetcar, you insisted an older rider take your seat and stood beside me smiling about it like it was nothing. It was something. Next stop took you first.
McMaster Museum of Art
Friday, May 8 - 7:02 PM
4 months ago
At the McMaster Museum of Art you lingered at the same quiet piece I did and finally said, “this one hurts in a good way.” Exactly. Wish we had hurt in a good way over coffee after.
Kelso beach afternoon
Friday, May 8 - 6:03 PM
4 months ago
Hot afternoon at Kelso, you were setting up a paddleboard near the beach and asked if I would watch your bag. I did, gladly. You waved coming back in but I had already packed up. I am kicking myself.
The ROC adventure vibe
Thursday, May 7 - 4:15 PM
4 months ago
At The ROC area energy, you explained a trail map better than the sign. Orienteering crush formed instantly.
McMaster, between classes
Monday, May 4 - 7:57 AM
4 months ago
On campus at Mac by the student centre, you helped me when my bike lock jammed and stayed until it opened. We talked about your program for a few minutes. I never caught your name, just your kindness.
Cedarvale Park bridge
Monday, May 4 - 7:40 AM
4 months ago
Afternoon at Cedarvale Park, you were photographing the creek from the little bridge. Your dog adopted me for about five minutes. We laughed about it. You called the dog back and I forgot to say more than "cute pup."
Main Street Georgetown, Saturday
Wednesday, May 6 - 8:38 PM
4 months ago
Saturday morning on Main Street in downtown Georgetown, you were carrying flowers and a coffee and somehow a newspaper. We both smiled at the juggling act. I held the door at the bakery. Wish I had held the conversation too.
Battle re-enactment day
Monday, May 4 - 12:13 PM
4 months ago
At the battle re-enactment near Battlefield Park, you explained what was happening when I was completely lost. We watched the whole thing together and laughed at the dramatic cannon. Then the crowd scattered, and so did my chance.
Ancaster Mill, by the falls
Saturday, May 2 - 12:53 PM
4 months ago
Sunday brunch at the Ancaster Mill, you were on the patio over the falls and we kept catching eyes between courses. You smiled when the water got loud and we both gave up trying to talk over it. I would try again somewhere quieter.
The velodrome track day
Tuesday, May 5 - 9:58 PM
4 months ago
At the Mattamy velodrome for a public session, you were way braver on the banking than me and gave me a thumbs up when I finally committed. We chatted in the infield. You left before the next session. Round two?
Bronte Harbour pier
Saturday, May 2 - 12:05 PM
4 months ago
Evening at Bronte Harbour, you were sitting on the pier watching the boats come in. I walked past twice. The second time you said "nice night" and I just nodded. It was a nice night. I would love a redo.
Dundas Valley main loop
Friday, May 1 - 4:48 PM
4 months ago
Out in the Dundas Valley on the main loop, you and your trail-running shoes blew past me, then doubled back to make sure I knew the way at the fork. We chatted for a minute. You ran on. I have been hoping to catch up since.
Milton GO, early train
Sunday, May 3 - 6:17 PM
4 months ago
Early train out of Milton GO, you were half asleep with a giant coffee and a tote full of textbooks. We ended up standing by the doors and you smiled when the announcement glitched. Long commute, short courage.
Oakville Place - second floor
Friday, May 1 - 3:41 PM
4 months ago
You were at Oakville Place on Thursday, helping a kid find a dropped mitten near the escalator. I thought that was lovely. We caught eyes and you smiled. I was carrying way too many bags.
Sherwood rec centre
Thursday, April 30 - 9:48 AM
4 months ago
After a skate at Sherwood Community Centre, you helped me carry my gear out to the lot when my bag strap snapped. We talked hockey for a bit by the doors. Did not get your name, did get a smile.
Battlefield Park picnic
Thursday, April 30 - 4:58 PM
4 months ago
Sunny afternoon at Battlefield House Park, you were reading under the big trees near the monument. We made eye contact a few times across the lawn. I packed up too early. You waved as I left. Why did I leave?
Locke Street coffee
Monday, April 27 - 7:12 PM
4 months ago
Saturday on Locke Street, you were reading on a café patio with a dog tied politely to the railing. We talked about the dog more than ourselves. Typical. I would love to talk about literally anything else next time.
Hungry Hollow trail
Saturday, April 25 - 12:54 PM
4 months ago
On the Hungry Hollow trail, you stopped to help me figure out which fork led back to town. We walked it together and talked the whole way. At the trailhead we said bye like it was nothing. It was not, for me.
Mapleview Centre - bookstore
Sunday, April 26 - 8:26 AM
4 months ago
We both reached for the same display copy at the bookstore in Mapleview Centre on Saturday afternoon. You were carrying a coffee and a great laugh. I went to find a second copy and by the time I got back you were gone.
Prospect Park in Acton
Sunday, April 26 - 3:15 PM
4 months ago
Sunday at Prospect Park in Acton, you were teaching a kid to skip stones at the lake, patient as anything. I watched longer than was probably normal. We smiled when you caught me. I would love to learn too.
James Street North art crawl
Sunday, April 26 - 9:51 PM
4 months ago
Art Crawl on James Street North, we kept ending up at the same little galleries. You said the photography one was your favourite and so was mine. We lost each other in the crowd by the second block.
Appleby GO, evening train
Friday, April 24 - 9:53 PM
4 months ago
Coming home on the evening train into Appleby GO, you helped an older woman with her suitcase down the stairs without making a thing of it. I noticed. I was the one in the green raincoat trying not to stare.
Kerr Village coffee
Tuesday, April 21 - 9:46 AM
4 months ago
You were in line at a café in Kerr Village ordering something elaborate and apologizing to the barista for it. I told you never apologize for a good order. We laughed. I left before I got your name.