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The History of Toronto:
An 11,000-year Journey
Toronto, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, is the largest of Canada's vibrant urban centres. It is the hub of the nation's commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural life, and is the capital of the Province of Ontario. People have lived here since shortly after the last ice age, although the urban community only dates to 1793 when British colonial officials founded the 'Town of York' on what then was the Upper Canadian frontier. That backwoods village grew to
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become the 'City of Toronto' in 1834, and through its subsequent evolution and expansion Toronto has emerged as one of the most liveable and multicultural urban places in the world today. Explore the city's history in-depth in our full length History of Toronto.
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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.
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 Database
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.
Research guides
Toronto Archives has developed research guides to help you make the most of their resources.
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.
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