North York Historical Tour

"The first settlers took up land in what would become North York in 1795. The area remained primarily agricultural until well into the 20th century. In 1922 when the township of North York was created, the population was still under 6000. The expansion of Toronto into a metropolitan centre had considerable impact on North York, which was transformed in the 1950s and 1960s into a suburban community and an integral part of Metropolitan Toronto.

As its population increased its municipal status rose to borough in 1967 and later to city in 1979. North York is home to a number of significant institutions including York University, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, the Ontario Science Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts. It is also home to renowned hospitals and prior to amalgamation with Toronto, had the second-largest manufacturing base in Ontario." (The Canadian Encyclopedia)

Join us for a FREE, public walking tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveler, backpacker, part of a small groups of friends, or a newcomer.

ABOUT

Beginning in front of the North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge Street; Toronto, Ontario; M2N 5V7), the interactive tour will be hosted by your guide Alex Rascanu. The tour will focus on Noth York community's history. The historical tour will conclude at Aroma Espresso Bar (8 Park Home Ave, North York, ON M2N 0E9).

WHEN

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.

WHERE TO MEET

The tour will start in front of North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge Street; Toronto, Ontario; M2N 5V7).

WHERE IT ENDS

This tour will end at Aroma Espresso Bar (8 Park Home Ave, North York, ON M2N 0E9), where you can order coffee/tea/brunch and spend some more time speaking and connecting with fellow historical tour participants.

PRESENTING PARTNER
Mayfair Law Group is a boutique Real Estate firm in Toronto focusing on advice and representation in real estate closings, offers and agreements of purchase and sale, private mortgages and Landlord and Tenant Board navigation and representation.

FACILITATOR
Alex Rascanu is a Torontonian, husband, father of three, avid student of our city's history, and commercial and residential real estate agent at Right at Home Realty, Brokerage.

JOIN OUR MEETUP GROUP

You may enjoy being part of our meetup group, where we post photos from past events and you can discuss with attendees about each of our events: meetup.com/ExperienceTO.