September 16, 2023
11:00 AM
Explore the Annex through the work of women writers who called the neighbourhood home. From Carol Shields to Gwendolyn MacEwen to Kim Moritsugu, these authors spun stories that inspire self-reflection and community action. Note: This program includes a post-tour author event. [...]
July 29, 2023
11:00 AM
Explore the scenic beauty and unique history of Guild Park, as we stroll on a path through specially commissioned sculptures and architectural fragments. [...]
September 17, 2023
3:00 PM
Learn how nature has inspired Indigenous culture. Led by an Indigenous historian, on this walk we’ll identify native plants and hear about their importance to Indigenous traditions. [...]
September 14, 2023
6:30 PM
Share the spotlight with the characters and locations that helped transform Toronto’s theatre scene from the 1950s to 1980s. Tales include how a show ran amok when Toronto’s morality squad took issue with a play about a pig, and how the Bohemian Embassy hosted Canada’s first and not-so-dignified “happening”. [...]
September 10, 2023
3:00 PM
Discover the "Toronto Special", a walk-up apartment built from the 1960s to 1970s, common in areas like Earlscourt and Oakwood. [...]
July 8, 2023
3:00 PM
Stroll through South Humber Park to discover the modernist Oculus Pavilion. Before we fly to the stars, we’ll learn about the public art that depicts the area’s Indigenous history [...]
September 17, 2023
11:00 AM
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 [...]
September 21, 2023
6:30 PM
Discover the stories of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community — from advocacy fuelled by the Bathhouse Raids and the AIDS epidemic, to the belonging and celebration found at the City Park Apartments, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and St. Charles Tavern. Learn about efforts to strengthen the Church-Wellesley Village today and build the community for the future. [...]
September 17, 2022
3:00 PM
Explore Toronto’s mid-century modern architecture on this interactive photo walk. Learn how to identify elements of modernist architecture, from coloured panels to geometric forms, and about the architects, such as Uno Prii, who brought this style to the world stage. Bring along a camera to shoot your favourite examples in our urban landscape. [...]
September 28, 2022
6:00 PM
Meet the residents and store owners of Little Jamaica who are keeping their cultural roots and community alive in challenging times. The neighbourhood’s businesses are at the heart of this cultural hub for Toronto’s Caribbean population. Learn about its history, and the impacts resulting from one of the largest transit construction projects in the country and a global pandemic. [...]
July 20, 2022
6:00 PM
Explore Toronto’s mid-century modern architecture on this interactive photo walk. Learn how to identify elements of modernist architecture, from coloured panels to geometric forms, and about the architects, such as Uno Prii, who brought this style to the world stage. Bring along a camera to shoot your favourite examples in our urban landscape. [...]
October 9, 2022
11:00 AM
Engage with the public art located along Yonge Street, ranging in artistic styles and materials, from remnants of heritage buildings to modern photography to murals enhanced with AR. Discover how each piece connects with its public surroundings, enriching the downtown landscape. [...]
June 19, 2022
11:00 AM
Explore Toronto’s mid-century modern architecture on this interactive photo walk. Learn how to identify elements of modernist architecture, from coloured panels to geometric forms, and about the architects, such as Uno Prii, who brought this style to the world stage. Bring along a camera to shoot your favourite examples in our urban landscape. [...]
September 10, 2022
3:00 PM
What does a rising phoenix, a forest made of metal, and the declaration of the human right to education have in common? Explore the public art and urban design of Cabbagetown and St. James Town and learn how it challenges inequity and fosters dialogue within these diverse Toronto neighbourhoods. [...]
June 4, 2022
3:00 PM
What does a rising phoenix, a forest made of metal, and the declaration of the human right to education have in common? Explore the public art and urban design of Cabbagetown and St. James Town and learn how it challenges inequity and fosters dialogue within these diverse Toronto neighbourhoods. [...]
January 19, 2022
6:00 PM
A virtual discussion unpacking the past and present of Toronto's mid-century architecture. [...]
November 23, 2019
2:00 PM
Members of Heritage Toronto are invited to this event, which includes a lively discussion by four authors about Toronto's history. [...]
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