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• Yonge Street Architecture (July 5)

Explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds Toronto’s iconic road, Yonge Street.

• Architecture & Art at the Park (July 29)

Explore the scenic beauty and unique history of Guild Park, as we stroll on a path through specially commissioned sculptures and architectural fragments.

• Toronto’s First Chinatown Plaque Unveiling and Tour (July 1)

Join us for a plaque unveiling and tour tracing the development of Toronto’s Chinese community from its humble roots in The Ward, with its laundries, restaurants, and associations.

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The cover of Remnants of Mid-Century Toronto, 2021 Heritage Toronto Awards Book Nominee. Photo: Vik Pahwa.

• Architecture of a Neighbourhood: Downtown Yonge (Virtual Tour; Thurs. Aug. 26, 12pm )

Virtually explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds Toronto's iconic road, Yonge Street, and discover a side of the area you haven't seen before.

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College Park, Yonge and College Streets, April 2020. Image by Heritage Toronto.

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Elm Street looking east from Bay Street, October 16, 1952. Courtesy of the City of Toronto Archives.

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Hermant Buildings, April 11th, 2020. Image by Heritage Toronto.

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The Transformation of Albert Campbell District Library, 2023 Built Heritage Award nominee. Photo by Doublespace photography. Image courtesy of LGA Architectural Partners.

• Marking Place, Making History

Gather with us in St. James Park for an activity-filled afternoon to imagine new ways to commemorate the local places that matter most to Torontonians.

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The Transformation of Albert Campbell District Library, 2023 Built Heritage Award nominee. Photo by Doublespace photography. Image courtesy of LGA Architectural Partners.

• Toronto’s Great Architectural Heritage Bus Tour (October 22)

Hop on a bus for a day of exploring Toronto and be inspired by the beauty that has been conserved throughout the city.

• Black History Unburied (September 19)

Hear gravesite tales that feature notable Black community members buried at the Toronto Necropolis (one of the city’s oldest cemeteries)

• Creating Toronto (August 12)

Walk through the history of Toronto as we explore the hidden gems of the St. Lawrence Neighborhood, once the old Town of York.

• Changing Chinatown (September 23)

Explore the shops, laneways, and public spaces that have anchored the Chinese community on Spadina Avenue.

• Missing Middle (September 10)

Discover the "Toronto Special", a walk-up apartment built from the 1960s to 1970s, common in areas like Earlscourt and Oakwood.

• St. James Town (September 23)

Discover one of Canada's most densely populated communities, featuring both Victorian mansions and modern apartment buildings.

• Modern Scenes on St. Clair (September 17)

Take the modern view of St. Clair Avenue on this interactive photo walk. Anchoring some of Toronto’s most exclusive residential areas, this thoroughfare is also home to impressive Modern architecture, from residential towers to parking garages to bus terminals

• Doors Open TD Centre (May 28)

Experience TD's 54th floor through a curated tour of the art, history, and environmental commitment of TD Bank.

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Tour participants gather to listen to photographer and tour leader Vik Pahwa discuss Uno Prii's architecture on the "Capturing Mid-Century Toronto" walking tour, Gwendolyn MacEwan Park, September 17, 2022.