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Historical Maps & Atlases. For best performance, it is recommended to view these maps on a laptop or desktop computer. Historical maps and atlases are fully accessible for viewing online. Should you require copies of maps, they must be purchased individually.
Explore the architecture of Toronto's iconic Yonge Street, focusing on heritage buildings, downtown shopping, and community gathering spots. Explore the rich architectural history on Yonge Street: how its buildings and public spaces have encouraged Torontonians to gather, celebrate, and do business for over two hundred years.
History of Toronto. Toronto was founded as the Town of York and capital of Upper Canada in 1793 after the Mississaugas sold the land to the British in the Toronto Purchase. [1] For over 12,000 years, Indigenous People have lived in the Toronto area.
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street, and is named after Nathan Phillips, mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962. [3] .
Apr 3, 2020 · Explore Toronto's historic online map and be swept back to the past. Created by Sidewalk Labs, OldTO is an interactive map that lets you explore the streets of the city through over 30,000 old photographs.
- Madeline Forsyth
- Senior Writer
St. Lawrence Market is a major public market in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located along Front Street East and Jarvis Street in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood of downtown Toronto. The public market is made up of two sites adjacent to one another west of Jarvis Street, St. Lawrence Market North, and St. Lawrence Market South.
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May 13, 2015 · First Canadian Place has been the tallest skyscraper in Canada for four decades now. At 298.1 metres from sidewalk to rooftop, the brilliant white tower is certainly an impressive feat of engineering, but what First Canadian Place delivers in height it lacks in physical presence and allure.
