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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 by exploring eight highlighted locations on the map!

This digital experience was researched and written as part of the capstone project of the University of Toronto’s Master’s of Museum Studies program. Project team: Sarah Black, Leon Davitt, Melanie Dunch and Christina Stefanakou.

This experience was made possible by the generous support of our Tours Program Presenting Sponsor, TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment, and Emerging Historian Champion Andrew and Sharon Himel and Family.

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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Logo of TD Bank and their program The Ready Commitment
University of Toronto Faculty of Information with their crest on the left-hand side
Blue text on a white background that reads "Andrew and Sharon Himel and Family"