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Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with our Re-enactors and Artisans

onurkus — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:06:13 +0000

Our historic artisans and re-enactors are back in Old Town Toronto this summer from June-August. You could win a $25 gift certificate to the St. Lawrence Market by posting a photo of you with our re-enactors or artisan or outside one of our landmark historic buildings and adding #OldTownToronto.

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Did you know?

onurkus — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:35:16 +0000

There is a hidden tunnel under Wellington Street between the Flatiron Building and the former Bank of Toronto across the street. The tunnel is still there, however bricked up at either end. It was a way for George Gooderham the bank president to get from his bank to his office in the Flatiron Building without having to go outside. Another reason for the tunnel was to move money back and forth in relative safety.

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