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Tag: Sports and Leisure

  • A large crowd of people wearing red and white and waving the flag of Canada, cheering at a soccer stadium.

    Does Canada Suck at Soccer?

    Despite centuries of soccer history, talented players, and a passionate fanbase, why did it take until 2022 for Canada’s first men’s World Cup goal and…

  • Six children on a field play with a soccer ball. One tries to head the ball.
    September 26 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    Big City Soccer Dreams

    Discover Toronto’s sporting history, especially its multicultural soccer scene, and the power of “the beautiful game” in bringing together and excluding communities.

  • Six children on a field play with a soccer ball. One tries to head the ball.
    May 31 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Big City Soccer Dreams

    Discover Toronto’s sporting history, especially its multicultural soccer scene, and the power of “the beautiful game” in bringing together and excluding communities.

  • 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.

  • A black and white photograph of eight women standing aboard the caboose of a train in Union Station, Toronto waving to crowds of fans.

    A League of Her Own

    Since women were first allowed to compete in athletic events at the CNE in the 1920s, Exhibition Place has been the site of huge feats…

  • 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 one side of Yonge Street. Sam the Record Man and A&A Record Stores are visible. There is a huge line up of people taking up the entire side walk. The Vinyl Musuem and a falafel restaurant are also visible.

    Yonge Street: The Heart of Music City

    For decades, Yonge Street was the place to hear ground-breaking artists and trend-setting genres. Toronto grew into a music city with Yonge Street’s bars and…