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  • A crowd of people sit at round tables underneath red and white umbrellas.

    Diners, Drinks, and Delis

    Follow the stories of food establishments as they parallel the development of the Yonge and St. Clair community.

  • A cemetery with gravestones on a neat green lawn. In the background are several high-rise buildings.

    From the Ground Up

    Understanding the history of the Yonge and St. Clair neighbourhood through its lived stratification.

  • A manicured creek with water and a bridge in the distance. Text on the bottom left corner reads “View in Deer Park, Toronto.”

    Reflections of Beauty

    From ravines to murals, explore how beauty and wellness shape the spirit of the Yonge & St. Clair neighbourhood.

  • An old, red brick building on the corner of an intersection. There is a neon sign stating “Canary Restaurant.” There are a few cars parked next to the building, along with some people walking along the street.

    Canary District in Motion

    Trace the footpaths of Indigenous peoples, labourers, and truck drivers through a community’s transformation.

  • Bloor street view of Honest Ed's department store.

    Making Change at Honest Ed’s

    Trace the evolution of Bathurst Street from Honest Ed’s bustling bargain store to a thriving centre of Black culture, activism, and entrepreneurship.

  • A large crowd of people at a street festival. The street is closed for the event, and many signs and tents are displayed.

    Big Stories in Little India

    Located on Gerrard Street East, between Greenwood and Coxwell, is Toronto’s Little India. Home since the 1970s to restaurants, clothing stores, and more, this area…

  • Two smiling Black women sitting on a bench, hugging with one leg raised to show their roller skates. The bottom of the roller skates are the focal point.

    Play the City: Free the Wheel

    The story of roller sports in Toronto is one of persistence, joy, and unyielding community spirit. Rethink what you know of Toronto’s roller sports history…

  • Black and white image of six washroom stalls with one having an open door showing a lidless-toilet.

    Lost Lavatories: The Decline and Fall of Toronto’s Public Restrooms

    Uncover the hidden history of civic debates, architectural ambition, and changing attitudes toward public space told by Toronto’s lost network of public lavatories.

  • Six glass Coca-Cola bottles from unspecified sources. They are all approximately the same height. Three are similar to the modern glass bottle, while the other half are less familiar. One has a long neck and a slim but straight body. The next has straight sides and a very short neck. The final bottle is similar in shape to the modern glass bottle, but is mostly red with clear diagonal stripes.

    A Sweet History of Toronto

    Learn about the confections of Toronto’s past and present through the city’s history of sweets and the people and places that have influenced its cultural…