This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
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Self Guided Historic Walking Tour of Toronto - University Driveway to Little Italy
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History & heritage Photography Self-guidedDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Old Toronto, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English and French.
About
Every single bustling street in Toronto has its own unique story—and College Street is no different. Its story begins with the University of Toronto, early settlers, and land subdivisions. From there, College Street took on a life of its own as it became home to many of the immigrant communities that found their way to Toronto from across the sea.
College Street underwent radical change after two successive waves of Italian immigration left deep cultural imprints on the community. As businesses come and go, College Street's cafes and bars make it a home to Italian communities and a cultural stopping point for Anglo Toronto.
Links
- Learn more about On This Spot onthisspot.ca
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Organizer
On This Spot
On This Spot guides people on a tour back in time, showing & telling the history that surrounds them. On each spot, users will find themselves standing in the footsteps of a photographer who took a historic photo. On site tourists/users can use the built-in camera feature to create their own then-and-photos, which can be shared on social media and saved as a digital souvenir. Selections of these photos are chained together into walking tours that take a deep dive into local history.
On This Spot strives to make history engaging, educational, and accessible to all with a focus on easy to use features and a succinct writing style. The aim is to create an intuitive user experience that provides historical unparalleled depth without overwhelming or confusing users.