Driving was a challenge for motorists in Toronto's downtown core Sunday afternoon as a number of events closed routes for a good part of the afternoon.
The day started with a fight against poverty as about 7,000 people marched downtown to highlight the cause by participating in the World Partnership Walk.
Seven cities across the county participated in the event.
Ontario Conservative Leader John Tory was at the Toronto walk which raised more than $40 million to help fight poverty.
One young boy named Amyn told CTV Toronto he and his brothers raised $10,000 for the cause by having a bake sale. He said he decided to get involved and fundraise because his father was poor.
All money raised will go towards international development programs.
This is the 24th year the walk to fight global poverty has taken place.
In another corner of the city, thousands of people showed up to the UJA's annual Walk With Israel.
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair, Liberal Leader Stephane Dion, Liberal MP Susan Kadis and other dignitaries were on hand to celebrate.
The walk began at Coronation Park and travelled north to Dundas Street before heading back south through Trinity Bellwoods Park and finally ending up at the Exhibition grounds.
Proceeds from this year's walk is helping fund programs in Israel. Some of the funds raised will also go towards educational and social welfare services for at-risk youth.
On Bloor Street it was hundreds of cyclists that demanded the public's attention.
The parade of cyclists at the Bells on Bloor event was meant to draw attention to bicycle safety. Riders want the province to make streets safer for cyclists by creating more bike lanes on local roads.
Activists say that people will be more likely to leave their cars behind if they feel they can ride their bike in the city safely.
