Dufferin Grove Park is already the largest free outdoor hotspot in Toronto, however, this weekend it got even better. A small group of Wireless Toronto volunteers spent the day digging holes, climbing ladders and installing a new mesh network in the park. The park is our first official attempt at deploying a mesh network using the open-mesh system and the result is greatly improved coverage and signal strength throughout the park.
Although we are still tweaking it a little, you can now connect to the network from almost any corner if the park, from the far north-east tip of the playing field to the southern cob structure and playground (where park staff regularly serve up great food) right down to the tree-covered Garrison Creek Hollow.
There’s always great things happening at Dufferin Grove, so make sure to get out this summer and check it out. I plan on making the park my office for the next sunny day.
You can see some pictures of the day in the gallery below. In true Wireless Toronto fashion there was climbing ladders, minor excavations, organic hotdogs, conduit piping, tiny hacksaws, good coffee, miles of ethernet cable, multiple laptops and of course, beer. A great day.
As of this morning, free wifi is available at Alternative Grounds; one of my favourite coffee places in the city. Drop in when you’re on Roncesvalles!
Downtown omnivores may be happy to know that the newest Wireless Toronto hotspot is at St. Louis Bar & Grill, in the Atrium on Bay (and with an entrance on Edward Street, right across from World’s Biggest Bookstore). It opened just this summer, and looks great!
A big launch for Wireless Toronto today: it’s the official launch at the York Quay Centre at Harbourfront Centre. With festivals every weekend in the summer, and year-round galleries and events, it’s a great new addition to the Wireless Toronto network…
We’re happy to announce our latest hotspot. 
“Think of Lot 16 as the anti-Drake. Lifting its name from NYC’s Lot 61, the minimally appointed, very brown space was once the Elvis Restaurant, the greasiest of spoons. Though the current clientele has moved slightly upmarket – slightly – the no-frills Parkdale attitude remains.” — Now Magazine
Gusto Cafe is in Islington Village — a cute neighbourhood which I’d never been to until today. It seems like a great spot, offering coffee, snacks and sandwiches, and very friendly. It’s a short walk from the Islington subway… drop in if you’re in the area!
We’re happy to launch the first Wireless Toronto venue on the east side! The Renaissance Cafe serves coffee, food and is licensed, and hosts many spoken word and music events. 1938 Danforth Ave, one block west of Woodbine.