Posts Filed Under: urban legends

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Toronto Urban Legends: Queen’s Quay Whale Relic’s Origin Remains Murky

The truth behind a Lake Ontario whale vertebra is not what you've been told.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMar. 27th, 10:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Gimme Shelter, Queen’s Park Version

Is there a massive, Cold War–era fallout shelter underneath Queen's Park?

By Patrick Metzger Mar. 13th, 12:00 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Is Tim Hortons Spiking the Brew?

Is there any truth to persistent rumours about Tim Hortons adding nicotine to its coffee?

By Edward Brown Feb. 27th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: The Real Toronto Underground

Could Toronto be built on top of an ancient alien city?

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostFeb. 4th, 1:30 pm

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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: The Leaping Lawyer of Bay Street

Something you shouldn't add to your repertoire of party tricks.

By Patrick Metzger Jan. 3rd, 1:00 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Frederick Knapp’s Roller Boat

In 1897, a Canadian inventor launched a ship intended to revolutionize maritime travel. It didn't.

By Patrick Metzger Dec. 18th, 12:00 pm

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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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Toronto Urban Legends: A High Park Imponderable

Is Grenadier Pond named for British grenadiers who drowned there during the War of 1812? Or is there a more likely explanation?

By Edward Brown Oct. 31st, 1:15 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Jumping Into Infamy

Did a steelworker really parachute from the CN Tower?

By Edward Brown Oct. 17th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Cherry Beach Express

Is there any truth to the stories about police using Cherry Beach as a place to rough up perps?

By Edward Brown Oct. 3rd, 10:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Tunnel Visions

Is there really a tunnel leading from Fort York to the Wheat Sheaf Tavern?

By Edward Brown Sep. 10th, 11:00 am