Toronto Historical Archives and You
February 14th, 2008This might seem off topic of the CN Tower in Toronto, but especially if you’re visiting this city, Toronto history is exciting and thorough. Besides being the largest city in all of Canada, it is also the provincial capital of Ontario. Toronto is in fact the 5th largest city in all of North America!
Toronto, formerly known as York, became one of the most popular destinations for immigrants to Canada. Because of this it is now one of the most multicultural cities in North America and has a diverse population and unique history.
As a tourist in Toronto, in addition to the Toronto entertainment district and numerous Toronto tourist attractions, you have the opportunity to experience the history of this great city at many different museums and other buildings.
The New Toronto Historical Society is one of the best websites to go to learn all about the rich history of Toronto before traveling there. My favourite part of this website is the list of Toronto landmarks. Think of places you want to check out then visit this site and see old photos and learn of the buildings’ history.
Not only buildings, but streets themselves in Toronto have their own stories. Some streets with exceptional Toronto history: King Street, Kingston Road and Dundas Street. Hire a tour guide and ask them to show you these places.
You can check out the Toronto Historical Society online.
If you’re visiting Toronto, definitely check out the CN Tower and other hotspots, but take a minute to look around and appreciate the rich history around you! Toronto definitely has a story and it’s still being written.