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Industrial Architecture The main factor of Toronto’s early prosperity in the nineteenth century was its harbour, the port serving as […]

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden, Ontario, commemorates the life of Josiah Henson. He was a remarkable figure in […]

Taking ones sled out to Toronto tobogganing hills has been popular in our city for over 100 years. Not only […]

On February 25, March 11 and March 16, Ontario Heritage Trust will be hosting a virtual lecture in honour of […]

Today, the Distillery District is a historic escape that provides a unique experience for locals, close to a journey back […]

For our latest curated collection of old photographs, we decided to expand on our images of Yonge street by showcasing […]

By the time the early ’80s had struck, the graffiti scene was established and robust in downtown Toronto. Elaborate networks […]

For the last 100 years, the now dubbed Ed Mirvish Theatre has weathered its fair share of plot twists both […]

Today we know The Rogers Cup tennis tournament as the annual summer event that greets Toronto every year with a […]

In 1912, the needs for a subway system in Toronto were first brought upon the city through an independent survey. […]