The ENTIRE History Of
Toronto, Canada
(12,000+ Years in 73 Minutes)
Discover the complete history of Toronto, Ontario - from its Indigenous
origins thousands of years ago to becoming one of the most diverse
cities on Earth. This is the full, unfiltered story they don't teach you
in school.
In this comprehensive documentary, we explore how Toronto transformed
from ancient Indigenous territory to a French trading post, then a
British colonial outpost called York, surviving the War of 1812, the
Upper Canada Rebellion, and countless challenges to become the massive
multicultural metropolis it is today.
Learn about the true story behind the Toronto Purchase, the shady deals
with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Family Compact's
stranglehold on power, William Lyon Mackenzie's failed rebellion, the
devastating American invasion that burned the town in 1813, and how
waves of immigration from Italy, Greece, Portugal, China, the Caribbean,
South Asia, and beyond completely transformed the city's identity.
We cover Toronto's darkest moments - the racism, the discrimination, the
riots, the housing crisis, police brutality, and the ongoing struggles
with affordability and inequality. But we also explore Toronto's
triumphs - from the 2019 Raptors championship to becoming a global hub
for finance, technology, film, and culture.
This is Toronto's complete history - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Over 70 minutes of deep historical analysis covering Indigenous history,
colonial expansion, immigration waves, urban development, political
upheaval, cultural transformation, and the modern challenges facing
Canada's largest city.
Topics covered: Toronto history, Ontario history, Canadian history,
Indigenous history, Mississaugas of the Credit, Huron-Wendat,
Haudenosaunee, York history, War of 1812, Battle of York, William Lyon
Mackenzie, Upper Canada Rebellion, Family Compact, Toronto immigration
history, multicultural Toronto, Italian immigration, Chinese Exclusion
Act, Caribbean community, LGBTQ history Toronto, Toronto bathhouse
raids, Pride Toronto, Rob Ford, Toronto housing crisis, gentrification,
Toronto transit, TTC history, CN Tower, Toronto waterfront, Toronto
Islands, Don River, Toronto ravines, reconciliation, anti-Black racism
Toronto, Toronto police, Caribana, TIFF, Toronto Raptors, Drake, The
Weeknd, Toronto food scene, Toronto demographics, Greater Toronto Area,
amalgamation 1998, Toronto governance, climate change Toronto
Whether you're a Toronto resident, a Canadian history buff, or just
curious about how cities evolve, this documentary gives you the complete
picture of how Toronto became what it is today.
The Life-Sized City,
Mikael Colville-Andersen lands in Toronto to meet the urban heroes
working to make Canada's largest - and most diverse - city more livable.
A prominent cultural and artistic hub, and a haven for foodies, Toronto
is the big city that doesn't feel impersonal.
Robertson's Landmarks of Toronto
A Collection of Historical Sketches of the Old Town of York from from
1792 Until 1833 and of Toronto From 1834 to 1898 and also Nearly Two
Hundred Engravings of Old Houses, Familar Faces and Historic Places,
with Maps and Schedules Connected with the Local History of York and
Toronto (1898) (pdf)
