Thanks to a streak of near-perfect weather, Toronto streets are bustling with the type energy one only sees in spring — you know, when it seems that everyone is just dying to get outside and soak up the sun for the first time in what feels like ages. People are eating (and drinking) outside, buskers are playing on street corners, and pedestrian and bike traffic has increased dramatically. In short, spring in Toronto is a good time to take photos. While we've already shared some images of early signs of the season and the annual ritual that is the High Park cherry blossoms, here's a more loosely defined collection of Toronto street scenes taken over the last few weeks by our Instagram followers.

There isn't really a set theme (just anything to do with the street), but taken as a whole, these images are a reminder that the city has come back to life after another winter. Add yours to the collection under the hashtag #streetlifeTO.

PHOTOS

Photo by Alandawe

Photo by elizabethmichelle_

Photo by this never happened

Photo by jasonfitzz

Photo by litlight

Photo by coomeshot

Photo by cheeksocal

Photo by zivanod

Photo by dflack

And just in case we need a reminder that the weather isn't always like this...

Photo by cohengilad