Charles Pachter has also worked as an architectural designer, renovating several derelict buildings in downtown Toronto and a studio in Miami Beach where he wintered from 1993-1999. He recently renovated a former ice storage warehouse on Lake Simcoe into a summer studio and residence.
His other avocation is as an enthusiastic history buff with a special interest in English Canadian identity and how it has impacted his art. He has lectured extensively on this subject.
