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Tag: Parks and Nature

  • A large group of people gather in front of a brown building with multiple murals on its outer walls. Pictured in the murals, among multiple aspects, are eagles, Indigenous characters, and river scenery.
    September 19 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    Resistance and Reconciliation in York

    Explore the enduring Indigenous presence in the Bathurst and St. Clair area through its parks, public art, and community spaces.

  • A large group of people gather in front of a brown building with multiple murals on its outer walls. Pictured in the murals, among multiple aspects, are eagles, Indigenous characters, and river scenery.
    June 7 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Resistance and Reconciliation in York

    Explore the enduring Indigenous presence in the Bathurst and St. Clair area through its parks, public art, and community spaces.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Colour aerial photo of a sinuous landform approximately 5 kilometres in length in a large body of water. It is connected to a mainland by a narrow neck of land.

    Treasure Island

    For 67 years, the Leslie Spit — officially the Outer Harbour East Headland — has been branching into Lake Ontario. Originally envisioned as part of…

  • Black and white image of men and women surrounding a grave approximately 12 feet tall topped with a Celtic cross. The people are wearing black and white clothing and some are carrying black umbrellas. Other graves are visible around them.

    Black History Unburied: Toronto Necropolis Beyond the Grave

    The Necropolis Cemetery is home to some of Toronto’s most notable and somewhat notorious changemakers, and some of the most important Black figures from the…

  • Sepia-toned photo of a multi-roofed building with a large sculptural fountain, pine trees, and large garden grounds.

    Women in the Park

    Allan Gardens has been a space for women’s movements and gathering since its creation in the mid-19th century. Through the decades, it has remained a…