Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods. Uncover the stories behind some of the city’s many localities.

Your Home Our City

This exhibit looks at how municipal regulation and control of private residential space in Toronto has influenced and shaped some of the city’s neighbourhoods.

Etobicoke: A Modern Suburb

In the 1950s and 60s the population of Etobicoke grew from less than 40,000 to over 200,000. This exhibit highlights a small selection of images showing that development.

Progress, Economy & Heart - Celebrating 100 Years of North York

The Township of North York was established in 1922. This exhibit explores the development of the municipality from farmland to modern metropolis.

East York 100

Celebrating the centenary of its establishment in 1924, this exhibit takes a look at the some of the most significant developments in the history of the former municipality of East York.