Toronto Streetcars Serve The City

The Toronto Beaches Lions Club Easter Parade of April 8, 2012 leading off with Toronto Transit Commission historic Presidents’ Conference Committee car No. 4500, vintage Peter Witt car No. 2766, and Canadian Light Rail Vehicle No. 4074 in this view on Queen Street at Woodbine Avenue was witnessed by thousands of people. Kenneth Springirth, with a lifelong interest in rail transportation, has made numerous trips to Toronto to ride, research, walk, and photograph the streetcar lines. Born and raised in the United States, he commuted to the Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia by streetcar, subway, and sometimes commuter train. His father was a streetcar motorman in Philadelphia and his grandfather was a streetcar motorman in Washington D.C. This book is a photographic essay documenting Toronto’s extensive streetcar system that during 2012 on an average Monday to Friday work day carried an average of 285,000 passengers with its 11 routes, 671 stops, and 247 cars. From the urban residential area of Kingston Road to the commercial district of Spadina Avenue where between King and Bloor Streets there is a streetcar in peak periods every 2 to 3 minutes, this book provides an insight to an amazing streetcar system. Illustrations: 234 colour photographs

When looking at old pictures of Toronto, it is clear that the city’s urban, economic, and social geography has changed dramatically over the generations. Historic photos of Toronto’s streetcar network offer a unique opportunity to examine how the city has been transformed from a provincial, industrial city into one of North America’s largest and most diverse regions. Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto studies the city’s urban transformations through an analysis of photographs taken by streetcar enthusiasts, beginning in the 1960s. These photographers did not intend to record the urban form, function, or social geographies of Toronto; they were "accidental archivists" whose main goal was to photograph the streetcars themselves. But today, their images render visible the ordinary, day-to-day life in the city in a way that no others did. These historic photographs show a Toronto before gentrification, globalization, and deindustrialization. Each image has been re-photographed to provide fresh insights into a city that is in a constant state of flux. With gorgeous illustrations, this unique book offers an understanding of how Toronto has changed, and the reasons behind these urban shifts. The visual exploration of historic and contemporary images from different parts of the city helps to explain how the major forces shaping the city affect its form, functions, neighbourhoods, and public spaces.

At the beginning of 1793 Toronto was the gateway to a distant portage to the Upper Great Lakes, its permanent population a lone fur trader. One hundred and twenty-five years later it was a solid, vibrant metropolis, an industrial powerhouse supporting half a million residents. Toronto is a city built by its people, from the original colonial aristocracy of the Family Compact, to the masses of British and Irish migrants who forged its profound links with Empire, to the polyglot flow of international migration that would ultimately transform the city in the twentieth century. This book recounts their stories, and their stories are the history of Toronto's emergence as a world-class city. In Toronto to 1918, distinguished historian J.M.S. Careless expertly draws Toronto's stories together, creating an illuminating and entertaining portrait of the city. The text is complemented with more than 150 historical illustrations.

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This guide to Toronto provides complete coverage of Canada's most diverse city. The guide opens with a colour introduction to the city's highlights, with photographs of attractions and sights from the CN Tower to Union Station. The guide reveals each of the city's many distinct neighbourhoods and the tranquil Toronto islands. There are discriminating reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, plus coverage of the arts scene, with features on Toronto's literary and theatre heritage. There is also extensive coverage given to day-trips from the city, including Niagara Falls and the Severn Sound.

The Rough Guide to Toronto is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Canada's largest metropolis has to offer. Discover the varied and exciting city of Toronto; whether taking a 'Mad of the Mist' boat tour of the breathtaking Niagara Falls, grooving to the beat of the street life on Queen Street West or ice skating at New City Hall, The Rough Guide to Toronto makes sure you make the most out of your time in Toronto.Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Toronto, this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Toronto, recommended restaurants and nightlife attractions, with tips on everything from festivals to shopping, for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from the CN Tower and Kensington Market, to the tranquil Georgian Bay Islands National Park, you'll find expert tips on exploring Toronto's amazing attractions, with an authoritative background on Toronto's history. Explore all corners of Toronto with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Toronto.

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The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Toronto is the ultimate travel guide to Canada's largest city. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from uber cool Queen Street West to the sprawling Distillery District and the outstanding Art Gallery of Ontario to TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Toronto covers Downtown Toronto, Uptown Toronto, the waterfront and the Toronto Islands. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Canada, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Toronto, including accommodation, transport, food, drink, costs, health and spectator sports. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Canada. The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Toronto is equivalent to 68 printed pages.