What’s On: Immigration and Multiculturalism

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Tour

October 1, 2023
2:00 PM

Celebrations

Full Moon Festival

Join us for a Full Moon Festival celebrating East Asian Heritage in North York, featuring free drop-in activities, prizes, food demonstrations and more. [...]

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Tour

September 19, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

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) [...]

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Tour

September 16, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Greektown on the Danforth (September 16 )

This walk will explore Greektown, from its foundations in faith and family, to milestone community events, and the evolution of businesses and restaurants, including the creation of Flaming Opa Cheese as a tourist spectacle. [...]

01

Tour

July 1, 2023
10:00 AM

Tours

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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Tour

September 9, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Being Black on King (September 9)

Discover the Black history that spans King Street East: from the first Underground Railroad site excavated in Canada, to one of Toronto’s first soul food restaurants. [...]

23

Tour

September 23, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Changing Chinatown (September 23)

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

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Tour

August 26, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Stories of South Hill (August 26)

Wander through the leafy streets of South Hill, as we learn about the early 20th-century history and architecture of the neighbourhood. [...]

31

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. [...]

17

Tour

September 17, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

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 [...]

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Tour

August 20, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Lost Toronto (August 20)

Discover what remains of the historic buildings of Old Toronto at Guild Park, nestled atop the Scarborough Bluffs. [...]

19

Tour

August 19, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Building Community in Bloorcourt (August 19)

Explore this neighbourhood transformed by generations of immigrants: from postwar Italian and Portuguese migrants, to more recent Ethiopian and Eritrean newcomers. [...]

03

Tour

June 3, 2023
11:00 AM

Celebrations

Likkle Heritage Treasure Hunt (June 3)

Challenge yourself, friends and family to a treasure hunt of the rich heritage in Little Jamaica and take the chance to win amazing prizes. [...]

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Tour

September 21, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Modest Hopes & Homes (Sept 21)

Explore some of Toronto’s remaining workers’ cottages in the city’s east end. Hear the stories of the many immigrant groups that first lived in them, newcomers to Toronto from the 1820s to 1920s, and learn how these homes embody their dreams of a better future. [...]

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Tour

September 28, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Little Jamaica (September 28)

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. [...]

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Tour

August 31, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Saving Chinatown (August 31)

Explore the shops, laneways, and public spaces that have anchored the Chinese community on Spadina Avenue. Now facing intense redevelopment, this walk will trace the countless stories of advocacy reflected in this built landscape, shaped by migration and displacement, and the renewed activism to preserve its cultural heritage. [...]

31

Tour

July 31, 2022
11:00 AM

Tours

Junction Triangle (July 31)

Explore this west-end neighbourhood, defined by the railway lines that border it, that was once home to thriving industry, transportation routes, and immigrant communities. Today, it is one of the city’s emerging hotspots and is undergoing major urban redevelopment. [...]

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Tour

June 22, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Modest Hopes & Homes (June 22)

Explore some of Toronto’s remaining workers’ cottages in the city’s east end. Hear the stories of the many immigrant groups that first lived in them, newcomers to Toronto from the 1820s to 1920s, and learn how these homes embody their dreams of a better future. [...]

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Tour

September 18, 2022
11:00 AM

Tours

Hogg’s Hollow (September 18)

Explore the Hogg’s Hollow area during North York’s 100th anniversary. The neighbourhood’s idyllic charm hides harrowing stories of heroism and heartbreak, from its dramatic role in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion to the infamous location of the 1960 construction disaster resulting in the deaths of Italian immigrant workers. [...]

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Tour

August 10, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Hogg’s Hollow Walking Tour (August 10)

Explore the Hogg’s Hollow area during North York’s 100th anniversary. The neighbourhood’s idyllic charm hides harrowing stories of heroism and heartbreak, from its dramatic role in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion to the infamous location of the 1960 construction disaster resulting in the deaths of Italian immigrant workers. [...]

07

Tour

October 7, 2021
6:00 PM

Talks

A Wok Through Chinatown (Virtual Tour; Thurs., Oct. 7, 6pm)

Virtually explore the great restaurants of Toronto's Chinatown West neighbourhood and discover a changing community landscape. [...]

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Tour

September 23, 2021
6:00 PM

Talks

Chinatown: Past and Present (Virtual Tour: Thurs., Sept 23, 6pm)

Step back in time with Chinatown historian and author, Arlene Chan, to trace the development of the Chinese community in Toronto. [...]

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