North Toronto Historical Society Monthly Meetings
 
     October November 2026



Meetings are held from 7 - 8 p.m. in Rm. 200 at Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No refreshments are served - you may wish to bring your own. Co-sponsored by The Toronto Public Library.

 
Wednesday, October 28   7 p. m. 

Toronto's Ravines: Nature and History at Your Doorstep
 
Toronto's ravine landscapes are not just a sanctuary for wildlife; they also protect the city against flooding and allow us to enjoy nature at our doorsteps. In this illustrated presentation, Ellen Schwartzel, a former president of the Toronto Field Naturalists, shares how the ravines have changed over time, how they are responding to numerous pressures and how you can explore and help protect them.


Wednesday, November 25   7 p. m. 

From the Pedestrian to the Princely: Every Artifact Has a Story

The Toronto Globe & Mail's "Architourist" columnist Dave Leblanc looks at absolutely everything in the city: street signs, sidewalk stamps, ‘ghost’ signs, and, of course, entire buildings.
 He has realized that even seemingly mundane objects have a tale to tell and will relate stories arising from a number of these objects. For example, an odd, all-concrete house on Ardwold Gate holds multiple stories, some gruesome.

Dave Leblanc's book, Hidden Toronto: Secret Places and Forgotten Gems of Toronto and the GTA, will be on sale from 6:30 to 7:00.