History
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Architecture Fetish: A PoMo ProMo
Postmodern architecture may often be equated with the excess of the 80s and may be derided along with shoulder pads and power suits as an unfortunate...
By Thomas Wicks -
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: Lambton Mills, and African-Canadian Women in Early Toronto
This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours are a great way to get out and explore the city (free + no reservations required): Lambton Mills...
By Matthew Hague -
Event Guide: Free Simcoe Day events at Fort York
WHAT: Simcoe Day 2008 Celebrations WHERE: Fort York National Historic Site WHEN: Monday August 4, 10AM-5PM Free Admission EVENTS: Parade at 1:00 pm...
By Shawn Micallef -
Old Markham and Heritage Estates
After visiting the “Downtown Markham” site last Saturday, I went on to the old village of Markham. What’s interesting is the lack of...
By Sean Marshall -
ROM quietly raises admission prices… again
I was at the Royal Ontario Museum earlier today for a media view and was shocked to see that the admission price has quietly risen 10% or more across the...
By Leah Sandals -
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: Bâby Point, and in the Footsteps of Black Victorians
This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours are a great way to get out and explore the city (free + no reservations required): Bà¢by Point: 10 000...
By Matthew Hague -
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: The Goulding Estate, and In the Footsteps of the Taylors
This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours are a great way to get out and explore the city (free + no reservations required): The Goulding Estate...
By Matthew Hague -
This Ain’t the St. Lawrence Market
In 1988, Toronto City Council wanted to rescue a Queen West heritage site by making it into a destination market, similar to the St. Lawrence Market...
By Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler -
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: The Queen’s Park Stroll, and the University of Toronto – Downtown Campus
This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours are a great way to get out and explore the city (free + no reservations required): The Queen’s...
By Matthew Hague -
David Dunlap Observatory sold
The University of Toronto confirmed this week that they have an agreement in place to sell the David Dunlap Observatory. In 1935 when the David Dunlap...
By Matthew Hague -
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: Hanlan’s Point and the Lighthouse, and Theatres in Old Toronto
This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours are a great way to get out and explore the city (free + no reservations required): NEW! Our Favourite...
By Matthew Hague -
Casting Light on Toronto Island History
The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, 1909 Hop on your bike some day and head over to Hanlan’s Point. As you exit the ferry, ignore the statue of one of...
By Gary Miedema