Content Type: Map
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New Places, New Palates: Tamil Cooks in Toronto’s Kitchens
Staffing a third of all restaurant kitchens in Toronto, discover how Tamil refugees became the backbone of the city’s restaurant industry, and the stories of…
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Rail Lands
From their role in today’s modern commute to their historic contributions to telecommunications and the tourism industry, Toronto’s trains have connected people for nearly 200…
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Riding the Waves: Toronto’s Latin American Community
Exiles fleeing dictatorships, refugees escaping violence, activists seeking social change; the stories of Toronto’s Latin American community are as diverse as the nationalities that embody…
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St. James Town: World Within a Block
Once Victorian houses scattered throughout St. James Town. Today, it’s the most densely populated high-rise community in Canada and one of Toronto’s most diverse and…
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Unveiling Heroes of the Block
Uncover the lesser-known stories of prominent African Canadian figures that contributed to the foundational fabric of Toronto.
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Pedalling the Parks: Toronto’s Waterfront Heritage
Toronto’s identity cannot be separated from its waterways and harbourfront: Lake Ontario has shaped not only the city but all of us who call it…
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A Neighbourhood in Motion: The Junction Triangle
All aboard! Explore a community in motion, defined by the railway lines that border it. The Junction Triangle has always been a hotspot for activity:…
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Eglinton East: The Golden Mile
Once a small farming township, discover this Scarborough community’s surprising history, which includes a secret WWII munitions plant, and its postwar status as the epicentre…
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Good Eats: A History of Food & Dining
From rustic taverns to department store dining rooms to grab-and-go lunch counters, explore some of the many institutions that made Toronto the culinary capital it…
