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May – October 2018 TOURS PROGRAM DONATIONS ENCOURAGED $10
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HERITAGE TORONTO 2018 TOURS
Whether you are a life-long Torontonian, new to the city, or just
visiting for a weekend, Heritage Toronto’s Tours are the best way
to experience the city. In 2018, we will walk Toronto’s waterfront,
hike through ravines, and explore over 88 acres of Toronto’s parkland.
We are proud to announce exciting additions to our 24th Tour
Season: the return of bus tours, the introduction of Emerging
Historians into the program (pg. 26), and the launch of 10 new
tours. Tours run from May until October. Bring a water bottle,
wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather – tours go
rain or shine!
Tour Registration
We encourage you to register at heritagetoronto.org. Not only will
registration guarantee you a spot on the tour, it’s also the best way
to receive updates and additional tour materials.
Donation of $10 encouraged
Heritage Toronto is a charity that must raise the majority of our
operating funds. We only succeed in our work because of our
supporters. Please donate $10 on tours to help us cover costs.
Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
Questions?
For more information on our tours, please contact us at
416-338-0684 or HTdesk@toronto.ca.
About the Cover
2018 marks the centennial of women’s right to vote in Ontario.
Although a milestone accomplishment, the right was limited to
white women and many continued to be excluded. This year,
our programs will reflect on and celebrate the achievements of
women and all those who challenged inequality based on race,
gender, sexuality, and class. Each of the individuals featured on
this year’s cover played a role in this history, and the ongoing
work towards gender equality and a fair and just society.
Jackie Shane, 1960s, Image: Numero Group (Yonge Street and Pride Tours);
Jean Lumb, 1960s, Image: Arlene Chan (Chinatown West Tour); Women in
Koreatown, date unknown, Image: Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario
(Welcome to Koreatown Tour); Beatrice Worsley, circa 1949, Image: Alva
Worsley (Mount Pleasant Tour), Jennie Smillie Robertson, date unknown,
Image: Lorne Elder Collection (Mount Pleasant Tour)
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BECOME A MEMBER! Join our membership and help Heritage Toronto build a compassionate city which honours its diverse stories. Our public programs, including our tours, are possible only with the support of our members and donors. You’ll also receive discounts on programs – like 30% off ticketed bus tours. Join our group of city builders today! MEMBERS CIRCLE o $40 Individual o $35 Seniors & Under-30s o $75 Family/Dual o $65 Seniors & Under-30s Benefits • Invitation to member-only events and tours (pg. 27) • 30% discount on bus tours CONTRIBUTORS CIRCLE o $80 Individual o $70 Seniors & Under-30s o $150 Family/Dual o $130 Seniors & Under-30s ALL benefits of Members Circle + • FREE admission to Toronto History Museums PATRONS CIRCLE o $200 Individual o $350 Family/Dual ALL benefits of Contributors Circle + • Recognition in Annual Report • Tax Receipt For more information or to apply online, visit our website at heritagetoronto.org/get-involved/members You can also complete this form and mail to: RE: MEMBERSHIP Heritage Toronto 157 King St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1G9 NAME ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE EMAIL ADDRESS DAY PHONE o Cheque (payable to Heritage Toronto) o MasterCard o VISA o VISA Debit NAME ON CARD CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION MM/YY CVV SIGNATURE
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
It is my pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to the
participants of the 2018 Heritage Toronto Tour Season. Welcome
to our beautiful city.
Heritage Toronto is a valuable agency of the City that is at the
forefront of establishing an understanding and appreciation of
our city’s past and present history.
I welcome everyone to the heritage tours that showcase Toronto’s
waterfront, ravines and parklands and highlight our city’s rapidly
changing neighbourhoods.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North
America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million
people, who come from all over the globe to settle here and call
our city home.
On behalf of Toronto City Council, please accept my best wishes
for continued success this season.
Yours truly,
John Tory
Mayor of Toronto
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
100 QUEEN STREET WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO M5H 2N2
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Thank you to the generous supporters who
have made the 2018 Tours Program possible:
Presenting Sponsor
Tour Sponsors
Emerging Historians Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Heritage Toronto is a charity and agency of the City of Toronto.
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PUBLIC TOURS CALENDAR
May 14 Welcome to Koreatown
(pg. 20)
Creating Toronto: THU
3 The Story of a City
THU (pg. 12) 16 Discover Downsview
Park (pg. 13)
Architecture of a SAT
10 Neighbourhood:
THU Yonge Street: The
Downtown Yonge (pg. 9)
17 Heart of Music City
12 Campus & SUN (pg. 22)
Cosmos: Toronto’s
SAT Astronomical Downtown George
Heritage (pg. 10) 21 Brown (pg. 13)
THU
A Shore Thing:
13 Toronto’s Central Little Manila:
SUN Waterfront (pg. 20) 23 Migration, Food &
SAT Identity (pg. 17)
Good Eats: History
17 of Food & Dining in Modern TO (Bus Tour)
THU Toronto (pg. 14) 24 (pg. 24)
Yonge Street: The SUN
19 Heart of Music City
SAT Architecture of a
(pg. 22) 28 Neighbourhood:
Wild Toronto: THU Downtown Yonge (pg. 9)
20 Walking
SUN the Ravine (pg. 22) Yorkville: From
30 Counter-culture to
Liberty Reclaimed: SAT
24 History of the Village
Couture (pg. 24)
THU (pg. 15)
July
Yorkville: From
31 Counter-culture to 5
Liberty Reclaimed:
History of the Village
THU Couture (pg. 24) THU (pg. 15)
June A Shore Thing:
7 Toronto’s Central
Chinatown West SAT Waterfront (pg. 20)
2 (pg. 12)
SAT Guild Park: Where Art
8 Meets Nature (pg. 14)
SUN
3 Animals in Urban
Toronto (pg. 9)
SUN Yorkville: From
12 Counter-culture to
Gravestones & Greenery THU
7 in Mount Pleasant
Couture (pg. 24)
THU Creating Toronto:
Cemetery (pg. 15)
14 The Story of a City
Good Eats: History SAT
9 of Food & Dining in
(pg. 12)
SAT Campus & Cosmos:
Toronto (pg. 14) 15 Toronto’s Astronomical
SUN Heritage (pg. 10)
10 Cabbagetown: Tales
of Winchester Street
SUN (pg. 10) 19 Downtown George
Brown (pg. 13)
THU
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21 Chinatown West
(pg. 12) 30
Good Eats: History
of Food & Dining in
SAT THU Toronto (pg. 14)
Architecture of a
22 Neighbourhood:
September
SUN Downtown Yonge (pg. 9) Yorkville: From
1 Counter-culture to
Yonge Street: The SAT
26 Heart of Music City
Couture (pg. 24)
THU A Shore Thing:
(pg. 22)
6 Toronto’s Central
Gravestones & Greenery THU
28 in Mount Pleasant
Waterfront (pg. 20)
SAT Cemetery (pg. 15) Creating Toronto:
8 The Story of a City
Liberty Reclaimed: SAT
29 History of the Village
(pg. 12)
SUN Architecture of a
(pg. 15)
9 Neighbourhood:
August SUN Downtown Yonge (pg. 9)
Pride Walk: LGBTQ+
2
Pride Walk: LGBTQ+
Heritage in the Village
13 Heritage in the Village
THU (pg. 17)
THU (pg. 17)
Animals in Urban
4
Architecture of a
Neighbourhood:
15 Toronto
SAT SAT *dog-walking tour (pg. 9)
Downtown Yonge (pg. 9)
Yonge Street: The
9
Creating Toronto:
The Story of a City
16 Heart of Music City
THU (pg. 12)
SUN (pg. 22)
Creating Toronto:
11
Welcome to Koreatown
(pg. 20)
20 The Story of a City
SAT THU (pg. 12)
Discover Downsview
12 Guild Park: Where Art
Meets Nature (pg. 14)
22 Park (pg. 13)
SUN SAT
Modern TO (Bus Tour)
16 A Shore Thing: 23 (pg. 24)
Toronto’s Central SUN
THU Waterfront (pg. 20)
Gravestones & Greenery
18
Little Manila:
Migration, Food &
27 in Mount Pleasant
SAT THU Cemetery (pg. 15)
Identity (pg. 17)
Wild Toronto: Walking
19
Yonge Street: The
Heart of Music City
29 the Ravine (pg. 22)
SUN SAT
(pg. 22)
Liberty Reclaimed:
23
Creating Toronto:
The Story of a City
30 History of the Village
THU (pg. 12) SUN (pg. 15)
Gravestones & Greenery October
25 in Mount Pleasant
SAT Yonge Street: The
Cemetery (pg. 15)
4 Heart of Music City
Cabbagetown: Tales THU (pg. 22)
26 of Winchester Street
SUN Architecture of a
(pg. 10)
6 Neighbourhood:
SAT Downtown Yonge (pg. 9)
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Downtown Yonge
is the heart of Toronto!
Canada’s iconic street is the
perfect stage for culinary experiences,
premiere shopping & great events
EXPLORE THIS
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Downtown Yonge BIA is a proud partner
of Heritage Toronto in bringing you
Yonge Street architectural and
music historical walking tours
DowntownYonge
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TORONTO WORK!
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in partnership with the City since 1917.
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PUBLIC TOURS
Listed Alphabetically
Legend
New Updated Back by Emerging
Popular Demand Historian
Animals in Urban Toronto
Sunday, June 3, 1:30 pm
Saturday, September 15, 10:30 am
Trace the history of Toronto’s domestic animals, from the gutter
pigs who roamed the streets, to the thousands of horses that
transported people and goods. In the 19th century, residents lived
and worked among a large population of domestic animals that
performed crucial labour and supplied much needed resources.
NOTE: The September tour will be our first dog-walking tour.
We invite you and your furry friend to participate, but require
pre-registration at heritagetoronto.org as spaces are limited.
Start Point: Berczy Park (35 Wellington Street East)
End Point: Corktown Commons Park (155 Bayview Avenue)
Tour Sponsor
Architecture of a Neighbourhood: Downtown Yonge
Thursday, May 10, 6:30 pm
Thursday, June 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday, July 22, 10:30 am
Saturday, August 4, 10:30 am
Sunday, September 9, 10:30 am
Saturday, October 6, 10:30 am
Explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds
Toronto’s iconic road, Yonge Street, from a large university
campus, to beautiful churches, and numerous parks. Get an
in-depth look at the side streets, laneways, and the spaces
between to discover a side of the area you haven’t seen before.
Start Point: Courtyard beside Pogue Mahone’s (23 College Street)
End Point: Old City Hall (60 Queen Street West)
Tour Sponsors
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the #HTtours.
@heritagetoronto
Cabbagetown: Tales of Winchester Street
Sunday, June 10, 10:30 am
Sunday, August 26, 10:30 am
Take a stroll down Winchester Street, known as “stroller alley” for
the children taken to Riverdale Farm on weekends. Learn about the
street’s long history connecting people and institutions—including
Riverdale Zoo, Necropolis cemetery, and Riverdale Park—as the
main route between the area and Toronto’s downtown before 1918.
NOTE: The tour travels mainly on flat sidewalks, but includes one
steep hill.
Start Point: Eastern end of Winchester Street
(200 Winchester Street)
End Point: Winchester Street School
(15 Prospect Street, west-side of the building)
Had the most wonderful @heritagetoronto tour of
Cabbagetown with the Cabbagetown Preservation
Association. I’ve lived in this neighbourhood for more
than a decade and learned so much tonight about the
places I walk by every day. Thanks!
@WHALETIMES
Campus & Cosmos: Toronto’s Astronomical Heritage
Saturday, May 12, 10:30 am
Sunday, July 15, 1:30 pm
Discover how Toronto became the “centre of the universe” for
astronomical research, education, and public outreach over the last
150+ years. Hear stories of the remarkable individuals, organizations,
and institutions in our city that contributed to advancing the field
worldwide. A math or science background is not required!
Start Point: Munk School of Global Affairs (315 Bloor Street West)
End Point: Astronomy & Astrophysics Building
(50 St. George Street)
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 10A Historic Icon in the Heart of
Downtown Toronto
hotelvictoria-toronto.com
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AWARD WINNING
MURALS
Discover 5 Blocks & Over 15,000 sq ft of History
Book a Free Art Walk Group Tour
www.villageofislington.com
@Villageofisling
(647) 703-4802Chinatown West
Saturday, June 2, 10:30 am
Saturday, July 21, 10:30 am
Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the historic Chinatown
West neighbourhood, the largest of the three Chinatowns in Toronto.
Hear stories of growing up in the area, and learn about its hidden
laneways, restaurants, and businesses, from a notorious burlesque
house to one of the oldest martial arts schools in Canada.
Start Point: Chinatown Centre (222 Spadina Avenue)
End Point: 421 Dundas Street West
Chinatown Tour, 2014. Image: Marcus Mitanis
Creating Toronto: The Story of a City
Thursday, May 3, 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 14, 1:30 pm
Thursday, August 9, 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 23, 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 8, 10:30 am
Thursday, September 20, 6:30 pm
Walk through the history of Toronto as we explore the hidden gems
of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, once the Old Town of York, and
connect today’s bustling city with remnants from the past. This walk
provides a great introduction to the city for newcomers, with interesting
and little-known stories for those who already call Toronto home.
Start Point: South-end of Market Lane Park (149 King Street East)
End Point: St. Lawrence Market (93 Front Street East)
Tour Sponsor
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 12Discover Downsview Park
Saturday, June 16, 1:30 pm
Saturday, September 22, 1:30 pm
Explore the history of Downsview Park and its transformation
from a military base to a unique urban park. Learn about its
natural features, including the rare tallgrass prairie, and connect
with Toronto’s urban wilderness.
Start/End Point: Sheppard West Hub (70 Canuck Avenue)
Downsview Park Tour, 2016.
The perfect blend of information and walking.
GILBERTO
Downtown George Brown
Thursday, June 21, 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 19, 6:30 pm
Join us as we delve into the life of George Brown, a Father of
Confederation and the founder of The Globe and Mail. Learn
about this complicated figure, an abolitionist, anti-union
politician, and newspaper owner murdered by a disgruntled
employee; and his impacts on our city and nation.
NOTE: This tour includes an interior visit of George Brown House,
presented in partnership with the Ontario Heritage Trust.
Start Point: St. Lawrence Hall (157 King Street East)
End Point: George Brown House (186 Beverley Street)
13 Heritage Toronto 2018 ToursGood Eats: History of Food & Dining in Toronto
Thursday, May 17, 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 9, 10:30 am
Thursday, August 30, 6:30 pm
Explore Toronto’s food history, hidden in plain sight, from the
early rustic taverns of Muddy York to the foundations of baking
empires, from opulent department store restaurants to 24-hour
diners. Learn how these diverse and iconic locations contributed
to the food haven that is Toronto today.
Start Point: Ricarda’s Restaurant (134 Peter Street)
End Point: The Senator Restaurant (249 Victoria Street)
Image: City of Toronto Archives
Guild Park: Where Art Meets Nature
Sunday, July 8, 1:30 pm
Sunday, August 12, 1:30 pm
Discover the legacy of “The Guild of All Arts”, the only artists’
community in Canada during the Great Depression. This walk
explores the history of Guild Park, the natural beauty of the
Scarborough Bluffs, and the new Monument Walk—a path
through specially commissioned sculptures and architectural
fragments from historic Toronto buildings.
Start/End Point: Front gates of Guild Park
(201 Guildwood Parkway)
Tour Sponsor
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 14Gravestones & Greenery in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Thursday, June 7, 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 28, 1:30 pm
Saturday, August 25, 1:30 pm
Thursday, September 27, 6:30 pm
Explore the less-travelled paths of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Although
well-known for elaborate mausoleums of wealthy Toronto families, this
cemetery was established for all. On this walk, we’ll explore the natural
beauty of the eastern section, and hear stories of a cross-section
of Toronto’s citizenry – including mayors, tycoons, and journalists.
Start/End Point: Kay Gardner Beltline Park entrance
(378 Mount Pleasant Road)
Liberty Reclaimed: History of the Village
Thursday, May 24, 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 5, 6:30 pm
Sunday, July 29, 1:30 pm
Sunday, September 30, 1:30 pm
Explore the west end’s Liberty Village, one of the fastest-growing
condominium and creative districts in the city. The community’s
rich heritage can be seen in the adaptive reuse of its industrial
buildings, the remains of the Central Prison Chapel, and its many
artists’ studios—but how does it all fit together?
Start Point: Massey Harris Park (954 King Street West)
End Point: Lamport Stadium (1151 King Street West)
Tour Sponsor
Liberty Reclaimed Tour, 2017. Image: Emily Macrae
15 Heritage Toronto 2018 ToursLiberty Village originally home to heavy industry and physical
labour has undergone a startling transformation and emerged as
the creative and innovative hub of Toronto.
Image: (Toronto Central Prison: By JeffJ at en.wikipedia
[Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons)
www.libertyvillagebia.com
Artist’s concept. E. & O.E.
Proud Supporter of the
2018 Heritage Toronto Tours Program
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DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED
THIS SPOT
IS HOT!
ARTS, HERITAGE, GREEN SPACES,
ARCHITECTURE AND MORE EXPLORE BEYOND THE CORE
self-guided tours at toronto.ca/culturalhotspotLittle Manila: Migration, Food & Identity
Saturday, June 23, 1:30 pm
Saturday, August 18, 1:30 pm
Mabuhay! Join us for a tour of Little Manila and experience the
ongoing transformation of the neighbourhood’s vibrant culture and
food market. Learn about the migration experiences and thriving
entrepreneurship of Toronto’s Filipino community, one of the
Canada’s fastest-growing and most diverse cultural groups.
Start/End Point: Bathurst-Wilson Parkette (3749 Bathurst Street)
Little Manila Tour, 2017. Image: Emily Macrae
Pride Walk: LGBTQ+ Heritage in the Village
Thursday, August 2, 6:30 pm
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 pm
Join the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives on a walk through
Toronto’s queer past. Visit some of the sites of the Church-Wellesley
village, where for much of the past 70 years the LGBTQ+ community
congregated, and follow the footsteps of activists who struggled to
find a public space they could call their own.
Start Point: AIDS Memorial at Barbara Hall Park (519 Church Street)
End Point: Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (34 Isabella Street)
Personal aspects of the tour were appropriate, moving,
and even inspirational.
AMIR
17 Heritage Toronto 2018 ToursIconic status is earned.
www.chestnutpark.com
CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE
1300 YONGE STREET, SUITE 100, TORONTO, ON
416.925.9191For more than 100 years PortsTorontohas been making connections.
In the early 1900s we connected the land and the lake to build
the waterfront and establish the successful Port of Toronto.
In 1939, PortsToronto built the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport so
Torontonians could connect with the world, and the world could
connect with Toronto and all it has to offer.
To learn more visit PortsToronto.com
INVEST IN
YOUR DREAMS
2145 Avenue Road • (416) 441-2888 • www.harveykalles.comA Shore Thing: Toronto’s Central Waterfront
Sunday, May 13, 1:30 pm
Saturday, July 7, 1:30 pm
Thursday, August 16, 6:30 pm
Thursday, September 6, 6:30 pm
Take a walk on the water side to learn more about harbourfront
landmarks like the Toronto Harbour Commission Building, the
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Harbourfront Centre, Ireland Park and
Billy Bishop Airport – not to mention several of the park spaces
that now dot the water’s edge.
Start Point: Toronto Harbour Commission Building
(60 Harbour Street)
End Point: Little Norway Park (659 Queens Quay West)
Tour Sponsor
Welcome to Koreatown
Thursday, June 14, 6:30 pm
Saturday, August 11, 1:30 pm
Annyeong! Join us for a walk through Koreatown to learn about
the first Korean immigrants who came to Toronto and the
experiences of the community today. Get an in-depth look at how
Koreatown has developed, the role of arts and cuisine, and the
importance of entrepreneurship for many Korean immigrants.
Start Point: Alpha Korean United Church
(300 Bloor Street West)
End Point: Korean Senior Citizens Society of Toronto
(476 Grace Street)
Tour Sponsor
Welcome to Koreatown Tour, 2017. Image: Linda Strachan
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 20T:8.5” Make Manulife Centre your next destination. After an afternoon exploring Yorkville, drop by for dinner and a movie or just relax with a coffee and some retail therapy. Our unique mix of shops and services will make your day complete. manulifecentre.com
Wild Toronto: Walking the Ravine
Sunday, May 20, 10:30 am
Saturday, September 29, 10:30 am
Explore the hidden world of one of Toronto’s ravines and its role in
providing a refuge for wildlife and biodiversity. Learn about the geological
history of Toronto, the importance of our wetlands, and at our final stop
at the Evergreen Brick Works, the industrial heritage of the Don Valley.
NOTE: The tour takes place on uneven and unpaved terrain.
Start Point: St. Clair Subway Station
(south entrance on Pleasant Blvd)
End Point: Evergreen Brickworks (550 Bayview Ave)
Tour Sponsor
Yonge Street: The Heart of Music City
Saturday, May 19, 10:30 am
Sunday, June 17, 10:30 am
Thursday, July 26, 6:30 pm
Sunday, August 19, 10:30 am
Sunday, September 16, 10:30 am
Thursday, October 4, 6:30 pm
See the sights and enjoy the tunes as we explore Toronto’s rise as a
music city, and the dynamic scene that is Yonge Street, celebrating
its legacy in Canadian music. From Ronnie Hawkins to Ice-T,
Yonge Street has grooved to the best in the business for 50+ years.
Start Point: 25 Carlton Street
End Point: One Richmond Street West
Tour Sponsor
Exploring Music History, 2017. Image: Alex Willms
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 22Proud sponsor of Heritage Toronto Tours
Yorkville Walking Tour
City Planning is helping to
remember Toronto’s PAST and
build its FUTURE.
Follow us on social media to keep up with all the latest news and
opportunities to get involved:
CityPlanTO
toronto.ca/planning
As a leader in the
restoration
revitalization of &
heritage properties
throughout the GTA,
Camrost Felcorp is
a proud supporter of
Heritage Toronto.
camrost.comYorkville: From Counter-culture to Couture
Thursday, May 31, 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 30, 1:30 pm
Thursday, July 12, 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 1, 1:30 pm
Join us on a walk through Yorkville and explore the transformation
of one of Toronto’s most noteworthy neighbourhoods. During the
1960s, Yorkville was the Bohemian centre of the hippie and youth
counter-culture movements. Today, it is a destination for couture
shopping, fine art galleries, and celebrity watching.
Start/End Point: Village of Yorkville Park (115 Cumberland St)
Tour Sponsor
Modern TO – Bus Tour
Sunday, June 24, 10:30 am
Sunday, September 23, 10:30 am
Explore Modern planning and architecture in Toronto from
1945 to the 1970s. See exemplary Modern buildings from
Etobicoke to Scarborough, and along the way, learn about
their architects and the planning and cultural context that
defined post-war Toronto.
Start/End Point: Toronto City Hall (100 Queen St. West)
Cost: $80 for general public, $56 for members.
Ticket price includes bagged lunch.
Purchase in advance at heritagetoronto.org.
Tour Sponsor
Informative! And great to see such passion
and enthusiasm.
SAMUEL
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 24Canadian National Exhibition
1879 – 2018
Celebrating 140 Years of History
To learn more about our history visit: cneheritage.com
17 3 2018EMERGING HISTORIANS
Emerging Historians at the Heritage Toronto Awards, 2017. Image: Herman Custodio
We are excited to introduce our new Emerging Historians
Program, providing students and young professionals with
opportunities to develop practical skills, build their professional
networks, and shape the future of Toronto. Launched in Fall 2017,
we hosted 30 emerging historians at the Heritage Toronto Awards
with the support of our Awards sponsors.
In 2018, we are growing the program through our Tours. For
the past few months, six Emerging Historians have been hard
at work to create new walking tours. They have each been
partnered with an experienced leader, who is taking them
through the process of developing a tour, from research, to
writing, to logistical planning, and finally to the presentation.
We invite you to experience their hard work first hand by
attending one (or all) of the Emerging Historian tours:
Architecture of a Neighbourhood: Downtown Yonge
Caitlin Ryan (pg. 9)
Creating Toronto: The Story of A City
Shannon Hamilton (pg. 12)
Gravestones & Greenery in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Sean Michael Blank (pg. 15)
Liberty Reclaimed: History of the Village
Natalie Lem and Shayda Spakowski (pg. 15)
Yonge Street: The Heart of Music City
Dan Panneton (pg. 22)
This program would not be possible without the support of
our 2018 Emerging Historians Sponsors. Thank you for your
commitment to empowering youth and fostering the next wave
of Toronto’s city builders.MEMBERS-ONLY TOURS
These tours are limited to Heritage Toronto members.
Registration is mandatory and will open one month prior to
the tour. To register by phone, please call 416-338-1339.
Behind the Curtain at Massey Hall
Tuesday, June 19, 5:30 pm
Go backstage at Massey Hall, the iconic Canadian venue that has
welcomed Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Winston Churchill, the Dalai
Lama, and countless other legends. This intimate tour, exclusively
for Heritage Toronto members, will take you behind the scenes as
Massey Hall prepares for a multi-phase revitalization project that
will restore and renew the National Historic Site.
Capacity: 50
Location: 178 Victoria Street
Massey Hall, Heritage Toronto Tour, 2016. Image: Herman Custodio.
Top of the TD Tower
Thursday, August 23, 12:00 pm
Missed us during Doors Open?
Join Heritage Toronto, Cadillac
Fairview, and TD Bank for a
private lunch-hour tour of the 54th
floor of the TD Bank Tower, home
to some of the best preserved
1960s corporate interiors
featuring exquisite architectural
details, treasures from TD Bank’s
corporate art collection, and the
original Board Room table.
Capacity: 60
Location: 66 Wellington
Street West Bird’s-eye view from the 54th floor,
TD Tower, 2017.
27 Heritage Toronto 2018 ToursPRIVATE TOURS
West Don Lands Tour, 2015. Image: Bob Georgiou
Want a unique experience or need flexible scheduling? Consider
booking a private tour! These tours are great as a team-building
event for corporations, a fun offsite conference offer, or even a
family reunion activity to impress out-of-town cousins.
Pricing starts at $20/person. For detailed information,
visit heritagetoronto.org or call 416-338-2175.
Creating Toronto: The Story of a City
Get the big picture overview of Toronto’s history while walking
through the heart of Toronto’s historic downtown core.
Liberty Reclaimed: History of the Village
Explore the west end’s Liberty Village, one of the fastest-growing
condominium and creative districts in the city with a rich
industrial and pre-industrial history.
Pride Walk: LGBTQ+ Heritage in the Village
Walk through Toronto’s queer past and visit some of the sites
that have made Church-Wellesley village a centre of LGBTQ+
celebration and struggle.
West Don Lands: From Manufacturing to Medals
Hear about the area’s industrial past, its role hosting the Pan Am/Parapan
Am Games athletes, and its future as a new mixed-use neighbourhood.
Heritage Toronto Tours were an invaluable addition to
my new undergraduate course. Our tour leaders were
immensely knowledgeable and the tours were eye-opening…
A wonderful experience I would recommend to everybody.
SERENE TAN
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Interior view of the Chairman’s Lounge, TD Tower, 54th floor, Ron Vickers, 1970.
Image courtesy of TD Bank Group.
Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join Heritage Toronto, TD Bank Group, and Cadillac Fairview for
an exclusive guided tour of the 54th floor of TD Tower. The iconic
skyscraper, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is considered
one of the best buildings of the Modern Movement in Canada. An
outstanding example of the International Style of architecture, it
set a standard for urban development in Toronto.
The 54th floor is home to some of Canada’s best preserved 1960s
corporate interiors, featuring exquisite architectural details,
treasures from the TD Bank Group’s art collection, and the
original Board Room table.
Location: Toronto-Dominion Centre
(enter from 66 Wellington Street West)
How to Participate:
Meet us in the Wellington Street lobby of the TD Centre.
Volunteers will escort participants up to the 54th floor for their
exclusive tour, lasting approximately 20 minutes.
NOTE: Capacity is limited! Please arrive early and be prepared
to wait up to two hours to be escorted up to the 54th floor. People
arriving after 3:00 pm may be turned away.
Program Partners
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 30STATE OF HERITAGE REPORT
With both a Museum of Toronto and a city-wide heritage
inventory in the news, heritage is on the rise and we want to make
sure that it continues to be an important issue in municipal affairs.
This August, Heritage Toronto will host its highly popular Mayoral
Debate on Heritage. You can also participate at other public
events that will inform our State of Heritage Report, which will be
released in February 2019.
Hear from key voices in heritage and tell influential decision-makers
what is important to you in preserving and promoting Toronto’s
past, as we plan for the future.
To find out more about the State of Heritage Report and upcoming
events, visit heritagetoronto.org.
Program Sponsors
On Toronto’s Archeological Heritage, 2017. Image: Alex Willms
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The DMCC, Waterloo ON
31 Heritage Toronto 2018 ToursHERITAGE TORONTO AWARDS
Love heritage? Join over 500 people like yourself to network and
celebrate outstanding achievements in the field. This year, the Heritage
Toronto Awards will be held on Monday, October 29, at The Carlu.
The premier event for Toronto’s heritage field, the Heritage Toronto
Awards attract innovators, decision-makers, history buffs, writers,
and architecture-philes. Awards are given in five categories:
Community Heritage, Public History, Historical Writing:
Short Publication, Historical Writing: Book, and Architectural
Conservation and Craftsmanship.
Nominations for all categories are open to the public.
Nominations close on Sunday, May 6, and must be submitted
through heritagetoronto.org.
Images: Herman Custodio
Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours 32HISTORICAL PLAQUES PROGRAM The Historical Plaques Program commemorates the people, places, and events that have shaped our city. The program fosters a sense of connection among residents and visitors by promoting a better understanding of Toronto’s rich heritage. The program accepts applications year-round and holds several public presentations annually. Plaque Presentations: Saturday, April 21 Royal Canadian Bicycle Club | 131 Broadview Avenue • Celebrating our city’s sports history Tuesday, May 15 Briar Hill and Fairbank | 1100 Briar Hill Avenue • Celebrating the history of Fairbank Village and the opening of the new Dufferin Hill Park Wednesday, June 6 North-West Mounted Police | Stanley Barracks • Commemorating the history of the North-West Mounted Police Saturday, June 9 Etobicoke Town Hall | 4946 Dundas West • Celebrating Etobicoke’s history in an heritage building Sunday, June 17 Dundas-Carlaw | TBD • Unveiling a neighbour-wide interpretative pathway on the neighbourhood’s industrial history Friday, Sept 21 Trinity Medical School | 41 Spruce Street • Remembering the history of medical education Schedule subject to change. New events will be added. Visit heritagetoronto.org for more information, or sign up for our e-newsletter to receive regular updates on these programs and other special events. Ben Dunkelman plaque presentation, 2017. Image: Graham Humphrey 33 Heritage Toronto 2018 Tours
DO YOU LIVE IN A
CENTURY HOUSE?
CELEBRATE YOUR
HOME’S HERITAGE
Century House Plaques allow Toronto’s residents to showcase
the history of their homes and serve as elegant address
markers. Handmade of steel and enamel, these markers are
produced locally and are available for any house within
the City of Toronto that is over 100 years old.
It is also a gift that gives back. The purchase of a Century
House Plaque supports Heritage Toronto’s work in sharing
the stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped
this city.
“We wanted to give our son a special
Ruth, Leslieville
$250 fee includes research, shipping, and installation
materials.
Apply today: heritagetoronto.org/centuryhouse
Contact: 416-338-0679 or heritageplaques@toronto.caProud to
support the
Heritage
Toronto Tours
Program.
We are working together with
Heritage Toronto to make a
difference in our communities.
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