Posts Filed Under: heritage

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Walking the Ward

Long regarded as simply a slum, the Ward neighbourhood in Toronto supported many immigrant communities over the years.

By Heritage Toronto Sep. 6th, 2:00 pm

Out of the Closets, Into the Streets: Toronto’s LGBTQ History Walking Tour

Toronto's queer history isn't all in the Church and Wellesley Village.

By Heritage Toronto Aug. 15th, 2:00 pm

From Protests to Parades: A Walking Tour of Labour History on Spadina

Leftist groups, including communists, met at various halls and buildings on Spadina, attracting many radical thinkers.

By Heritage Toronto Jun. 26th, 5:00 pm

See the City Through Future(ing) the Past

Tour the city through the eyes of five Toronto-based artists.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 19th, 9:56 am

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Celebrating the Cultural Tapestry of Toronto

The 2017 Intersections festival includes more than 35 exhibits across the GTA during the month of March.

By Myseum of Toronto Mar. 1st, 4:45 pm

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Torontoist Wins Award of Excellence at Heritage Toronto Awards

The event celebrates books, media, architecture, and community heritage projects that highlight Toronto's history.

By Torontoist Oct. 18th, 12:53 pm

How Street Art Meets Heritage in Graffiti Alley

A project that's right up our alley.

By Stephanie Avery Sep. 9th, 10:00 am

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Now and Then: Thornton and Lucie Blackburn

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto's historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Feb. 4th, 11:00 am

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How Heritage Conservation Districts Get Funded in Toronto

With mounting development pressures, heritage conservation districts play an increasingly crucial role in preserving the city's historical fabric.

By Alex Corey Nov. 26th, 1:30 pm

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Relief Line: The Story Behind Toronto’s Nicknames

By Richard Light Nov. 26th, 11:30 am

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Setting Up Shop at Old City Hall?

A City-contracted real estate brokerage firm thinks that Old City Hall might be best reincarnated as a shopping mall.

By Kelli Korducki Sep. 29th, 2:45 pm

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Heritage Toronto Unveils Major Report in Face of Budget Woes

Heritage Toronto might need more political support to make their preservation priorities a reality.

By David Hains Feb. 24th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Here Comes the Equestrian Statue

Toronto erects a statue of King Edward VII—in 1969.

By David Wencer Dec. 6th, 12:00 pm

Ten of Toronto’s Unique Heritage Achievements

From authors to architects and everything in between, a look at the people who have worked to preserve our city's heritage.

By Heritage Toronto Oct. 17th, 2:00 pm

Ten of Toronto’s Unique Heritage Achievements

From Corinthian columns to the last stacked theatres in the world, a look at our heritage and the people who worked to preserve it.

By Heritage Toronto Oct. 10th, 10:30 am

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Ten of Toronto’s Unique Heritage Achievements

From Young People's Theatre to a historical atlas of Toronto—projects that preserve and promote the city’s rich history.

By Heritage Toronto Oct. 3rd, 11:00 am

Restoring the City’s Past

Heritage Toronto Awards nominees honoured for preserving and revitalizing the city's historical buildings.

By Heritage Toronto Oct. 2nd, 2:10 pm

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Ten of Toronto’s Unique Heritage Achievements

Past Heritage Toronto Awards winners who've worked to restore buildings, preserve nature, and foster knowledge of our city's history.

By Heritage Toronto Sep. 26th, 4:40 pm