Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World may have put Toronto locales on the map for non-Canadians, but that epically awesome film only managed to capture one portion of the great city. This Ben Lean 'Time Travel' video looks to rectify that by showcasing T-dot in all its hustling and bustling glory.
The Ben Lean 'Time Travel' was filmed over the course of March and April 2011 and features the song 'Wait for me' by Moby. What's truly great about the video is how much footage it packs in of popular Toronto tourist locations such as the Rogers Centre and Dundas Square. The high speeds in which the video is played also illuminates the busy street life and urban culture of the ever-growing metropolis.
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The Ben Lean 'Time Travel' Video Shows Toronto at its Busiest
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