In July of 1936, temperatures in Toronto soared to 40.5 for three consecutive days. These temperatures remain the highest ever recorded in our city, despite
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Memories of Toronto’s Sunnyside on a hot summer day Doug Taylor 5 years ago Categories: historic Toronto, Sunnyside Toronto, Toronto, Toronto history Tags: Sunnyside Beach
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TORONTO’S FARMERS’ MARKETS – Historic Toronto
Every Thursday during the summer, farmers arrive early in the morning at David Pecaut Square, near Metro Hall on King Street West. An array of
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“Eat, drink and be merry” in Toronto’s Entertainment District at night – Historic Toronto
The motto of Toronto’s Entertainment District should be: “Eat, drink, and be merry, as tomorrow you may have to live in another city. These photos
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MY TORONTO NEIGHBOURHOOD AT NIGHT – Historic Toronto
On a warm Monday evening in July, strolling around my neighbourhood after dark, I gained a new appreciation for the community where I live. For
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HUGH JACKMAN IN TORONTO – “YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ LIKE THIS.” – Historic Toronto
Though my interests centre around the history and architecture of Toronto, I decided to include a post on Hugh Jackman after attending the opening
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Toronto’s Queen Street West in early morn – Historic Toronto
Toronto’s Queen Street West is often viewed as delightfully decadent, as most Torontonians stroll along it when it is crowded with people enjoying the sunshine,
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St. James Garden in Spring – Historic Toronto
A Naughty-Garden Story Before launching into glorious rapture about the gardens surrounding historic St. James Cathedral, I thought I would mention a naughty story about
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Early Morning – Kensington Market – Historic Toronto
On a recent spring morning in June, I strolled the Kensington Market. Warm air drifted on the breeze under a sunshine-filled sky. The tranquil scene
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Hamburger Heaven on Historic Queen Street West – Historic Toronto
There was a time when Torontonians referred to restaurants serving food that was questionable as “hamburger joints.” Today, such derogatory wording should be revised. The