Posts Filed Under: “Lake Ontario”

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Historicist: The Catalina Kid and the Black Shark

The world’s top marathon swimmers compete at the 1927 CNE.

By David Wencer Aug. 12th, 12:00 pm

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How Toronto Is Dealing With Its Waterfront Pollution

By Nikhil Sharma Jan. 13th, 4:00 pm

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Exploring Toronto’s Hidden Waterfronts

Just because you don't see water doesn't mean it's not there.

By Mark Mann Jul. 18th, 9:30 am

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This Space-Age Public Art Piece Reveals St. Lawrence Market’s Past

No, it's not a teleportation device.

By Beatrice Paez Jun. 2nd, 11:30 am

Surf’s Up… In Toronto

A small but dedicated subculture of surfers prove you can hang 10 in the 416.

By Kelli Korducki Aug. 11th, 4:00 pm

Historicist: The Village of Teiaiagon

The Five Nations of the Iroquois establish villages on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the 1670s, including one near the mouth of the Humber River, at the start of the Toronto Carrying Place.

By David Wencer Jun. 20th, 12:00 pm

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John Tory Floats Idea of Waterway Commuting

And he's not the first: for decades, people have dreamed of commuting via Lake Ontario.

By Sarah Sweet Apr. 17th, 3:10 pm

Scene: The Weather Turns Ghostly on Lake Ontario

Fog-made wraiths haunted our waterfront this morning.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Christopher DrostJan. 7th, 12:00 pm

Annual Thanksgiving Sail Helps Young Boaters Learn the Ropes

For young sailors, Toronto Brigantine's annual Thanksgiving sail from Toronto to Niagara Falls is a rite of passage.

By Sheena Lyonnais Oct. 11th, 3:00 pm

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Lake Ontario May Suffer Fallout From Monday’s Floods

What effect do storm surges have on Lake Ontario's ecology?

By Tyler Irving • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 11th, 2:15 pm

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Nine Rivers City Highlights the Beauty of Toronto’s Waterways

A new photo exhibition at Harbourfront Centre shows off Toronto's unique river system.

By Charlotte Santry • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 24th, 9:15 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: The Great Serpent of Lake Ontario

Every lake should have a monster, and Lake Ontario is no exception.

By Patrick Metzger Jan. 16th, 10:45 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: UFOs Over Lake Ontario

If your drinking water tastes like ET, maybe it's because there's an alien base in Lake Ontario.

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 29th, 11:00 am

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A New Kind of Beach Party

Fire on the Water organizers hope to start a discussion about "public bathing culture" in Toronto, and make people dance.

By Chris Dart Aug. 24th, 12:00 pm

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Scene: Annaleise Carr Arrives in Toronto

Fourteen-year-old becomes the youngest to swim across Lake Ontario, and raises more than $90,000 for charity in the process.

By Torontoist • Photos by Christopher DrostAug. 20th, 3:00 pm

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Historicist: Introducing Dr. Morton Shulman

How one crusading coroner took on stonewalling bureaucrats and tried to make Toronto's waters safer.

By David Wencer Jul. 21st, 12:00 pm

Why a Parkdale Drop-In Centre Built a Boat

Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre built a canoe. Over the weekend, they took it for a spin.

By Rachel Lissner Jun. 26th, 1:30 pm

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Prehistoric Toronto: Glacial Lake Iroquois

As the last Ice Age glacier retreated from above Toronto, its meltwater, for a time, overwhelmed the city.

By Daniel Sellers • Illustration by Chloe CushmanMar. 28th, 4:15 pm