Discover & Explore Toronto's Waterfront
Discover & Explore Toronto's Waterfront

Author: Mike Filey

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 1998-04-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1459720857

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Out of print for many years, this much sought-after guide is being brought back just in time for the megacity's first summer. Mike Filey has expanded his original book to include areas that are now the waterfront of the new City of Toronto, stretching from the west end of Etobicoke to the Rouge River in the east. This valuable guide is an essential tool for anyone with an interest in Toronto: tourists, locals, and even out-of-towners who want to learn more about the lakeside sites of North America's fifth-largest city. The book is divided into three Walks. New and archival photographs and illustrations capture the beauty and charm of the city, while the text provides the history of each site, complete with intriguing and often amusing anecdotes. For residents and tourists, Toronto continues to be a great city to explore. With Discover & Explore Toronto's Waterfront, exploration is made even more exciting.

Toronto
Toronto

Author: Mike Filey

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2008-10-27

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1770703500

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For decades Toronto historian Mike Filey has regaled readers with stories of the city’s past through its landmarks, neighbourhoods, streetscapes, social customs, pleasure palaces, politics, sporting events, celebrities, and defining moments. Now, in one lavishly illustrated volume, he serves up the best of his meditations on everything from the Royal York Hotel, the Flatiron Building, and the Necropolis to Massey Hall, the Palais Royale, and the Canadian National Exhibition, with streetcar jaunts through Cabbagetown, the Annex, Rosedale, and Little Italy and trips down memory lane with Mary Pickford, Glenn Miller, Bob Hope, and Ed Mirvish. Filey recounts in vivid detail the devastation of city disasters such as Hurricane Hazel and the Great Fire of 1904 and spins yarns about doughnut shops old and new, milk deliveries by horse, swimming at Lake Ontario’s beaches, Sunday blue laws, and how both World Wars affected Torontonians.

Toronto Sketches 6
Toronto Sketches 6

Author: Mike Filey

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2000-09-01

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1459713036

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Stories of Old Toronto never lose favour with the city’s nostalgia buffs, and as long as Mike Filey continues to provide us with his "The Way We Were" columns, no one’s appetite will have to go unsatisfied. When Mike’s Toronto Sunday Sun columns were first brought together in Toronto Sketches, demand was so high that it prompted a second collection ... then a third ... and a fourth ... and a fifth. Now, for 2000, Mike has once again brought together some of the best of his Toronto Sunday Sun columns for Toronto Sketches 6, the latest installment in the wildly popular series. This time around, Mike takes us to a performance at the Royal Alexandra Theatre by Al Jolson, the opening of Sunnybrook Hospital, a game between the baseball Leafs and the Havana Sugar Kings - with Fidel Castro throwing out the first pitch - and many more famous, notorious, and entertaining episodes in the history of this great city.

Riverdale
Riverdale

Author: Elizabeth Gillan Muir

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2014-10-08

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1459728726

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A complete history of Toronto's Riverdale community, this book narrates the lives of early inhabitants, (reaching as far back as Simcoe's first settlement of the region), the construction boom of 1915, and the waves of immigration that made Riverdale one of Toronto's most diverse areas.

History of Soybeans and Soyfoods in Canada (1831-2019)
History of Soybeans and Soyfoods in Canada (1831-2019)

Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi

Publisher: Soyinfo Center

Published: 2019-09-14

Total Pages: 1632

ISBN-13: 1948436116

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The world's most comprehensive, well documented and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 224 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format on Google Books.

History of Soybean Crushing: Soy Oil and Soybean Meal (980-2016):
History of Soybean Crushing: Soy Oil and Soybean Meal (980-2016):

Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi

Publisher: Soyinfo Center

Published: 2016-10-30

Total Pages: 3666

ISBN-13: 1928914896

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The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 378 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format on Google Books.

Top 50 Best Things to do in Toronto, Ontario
Top 50 Best Things to do in Toronto, Ontario

Author: Nicholas Khatch

Publisher: NK

Published: 2023-07-31

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Toronto, the bustling metropolis on the shores of Lake Ontario, is a city that never fails to captivate visitors with its array of attractions and activities. This carefully curated list of 50 things to do in Toronto is designed to showcase the city's diverse offerings, ensuring a memorable experience for every type of traveler. From cultural institutions like the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario, where you can immerse yourself in art, history, and culture, to natural escapes such as High Park and the Toronto Islands, where you can find tranquility amidst urban life, Toronto truly has it all. Indulge in the city's vibrant neighborhoods, like the Distillery District and Kensington Market, where you can wander through cobblestone streets lined with galleries, boutiques, and mouthwatering eateries. The iconic CN Tower beckons the adventurous souls to partake in the thrilling EdgeWalk, offering unparalleled views and an adrenaline rush like no other. Meanwhile, Casa Loma's majestic architecture invites visitors to step back in time and explore its grand halls and beautiful gardens. Sports enthusiasts will find themselves at home in Toronto, with the opportunity to catch baseball games at Rogers Centre or basketball matches with the Toronto Raptors. For a more serene experience, take a leisurely bike ride along the Martin Goodman Trail or hop on a ferry to Ward's Island, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy a picnic by the lake. And no visit to Toronto would be complete without a trip to the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, just a short drive away, providing an unforgettable natural spectacle. As you explore Toronto's rich cultural scene, iconic landmarks, and natural beauty, you'll witness the vibrant tapestry that defines this cosmopolitan city. From art and history to sports and nature, Toronto offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you with lasting memories and a desire to return and discover even more of what this remarkable city has to offer. So, embark on this extraordinary journey through Toronto and let its captivating charm captivate your heart.