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Location: Oldtown

  • A group of people stand around a sidewalk with traffic lights and signs around. In the background is the CN Tower and skyscrapers prominently featured.
    September 20 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Shifting Shoreline

    Trace Toronto’s original shoreline and uncover how Indigenous land was transformed into a colonial and industrial waterfront.

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    August 1 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Being Black on King

    Walk along King Street East to explore the city’s Black history through the lives of community leaders who risked everything to ensure freedom.

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    June 20 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    Being Black on King

    Walk along King Street East to explore the city’s Black history through the lives of community leaders who risked everything to ensure freedom.

  • A group of people stand around a sidewalk with traffic lights and signs around. In the background is the CN Tower and skyscrapers prominently featured.
    June 14 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    Shifting Shoreline

    Trace Toronto’s original shoreline and uncover how Indigenous land was transformed into a colonial and industrial waterfront.

  • 30-40 young girls of different ages are wearing white aprons and hats seated for a group photo outdoors.

    City Kids to Farm Hands: The Home Children

    Between 1869 and 1948, over 100,000 children were brought to Canada from Britain through a juvenile emigration program. Dr. Barnardo arranged for many children to…

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    Tkaronto Voices

    Explore the map to learn about sites in the city with connections to Indigenous communities and histories.

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    Remembering Toronto’s 1918 Anti-Greek Riots

    In the summer of 1918, prejudice and grievance against a small but visible ethnic population gave rise to destruction on the streets of Toronto. But…

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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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    Toronto’s Great Architectural Heritage

    Visit outstanding examples in heritage conservation, and learn about Toronto’s architectural heritage.