Toronto's 175th Anniversary
To mark Toronto's 175th Anniversary on March 6, 2009, City Hall will open its doors and invite residents in to celebrate the heritage, unity and diversity of our city through music, literature and art. An outdoor stage on Nathan Phillips Square will host a number of choral and music performances, and there will be an Ice Skating party at 5 p.m.
Research guides
Toronto Archives has developed research guides to help you make the most of their resources.
Come face to face with Toronto's history
Every generation lives in a different Toronto. Someone lived in your home before you—who were they? What did a city street look like before cars and electric lights? What promises got a mayor elected in 1920? Did people really drink water straight from the lake? How did your community become part of the City of Toronto? Come explore the mysterious city that others lived in... at the City of Toronto Archives.
Toronto's Historical Artifact Collection
From its beginnings over a century ago Toronto's Historical Collection has grown to over 100,000 artifacts. Here you will find the first phase of an on-going initiative to showcase the Historical Collection online.
10 Museums bring Toronto's history to life
Discover Toronto's past at the City's Historic Museums through a wide range of programs, special events, exhibitions and workshops. These activities provide enriching entertainment for all ages while reminding residents and visitors of Toronto's exciting history.
Black History Month posters
February is Black History Month. Since 1993, the City of Toronto has celebrated the contributions of Canadians of African descent with a poster series entitled Contributions of African Canadians. Each poster profiles the contributions of African Canadians, past and present, who have distinguished themselves in diverse endeavours. See previous years posters and more information on purchasing posters.
