What’s On: Business and Industry

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Tour

August 31, 2023
6:30 PM

Tours

Rail Lands (August 31)

Learn how the railways transformed Toronto from a small British settlement to a cosmopolitan city, tracing their role from today’s quick modern commute to their historic contributions to telecommunications and the tourism industry. [...]

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Tour

October 8, 2022
3:00 PM

Tours

Leaside Living (October 8)

Stroll through one of Toronto’s first planned communities, inspired by the Garden City movement. Experience Leaside’s growth through its diverse architecture, from 19th century farmhouses to Gothic Revival churches, from Art Moderne apartment buildings to the city’s first strip mall, and delve into local lore including the tale of the Great Housing Lottery of 1939. [...]

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Tour

December 4, 2021
10:30 AM

Tours

Junction Triangle: A Neighbourhood in Motion (In Person Tour)

Discover the Junction Triangle: Defined by the railway lines that border it, this neighbourhood was once home to thriving industrial operations, transportation routes, and newcomer communities. [...]

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Tour

July 20, 2021
6:00 PM

Talks

Made in Toronto: Leslieville’s Industrial History

Discover the area’s industrial past and learn how this modern neighbourhood was created. [...]

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