Christie Pits riot

The Christie Pits riot occurred on 16 August 1933 at the Christie Pits (Willowvale Park) playground in Toronto, Ontario. The riot can be understood in the context of the Great Depression, antisemitism, "Swastika Clubs" and parades and resentment of "foreigners" in Toronto, and the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis in Germany in 1933.

Christie Pits riot
The only known photograph of the Christie Pits riot with people shown
Date16 August 1933
Location
Christie Pits, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

43°39′53″N 79°25′15″W
Caused byDisplays of swastika banners; resentment of Jewish families in The Beaches
Parties
"Swastika Club" members and supporters
local Jewish and Italian residents and supporters
Toronto police
Location within Ontario
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