History of neighbourhoods in Toronto

Throughout its history, Toronto has been a city divided into many districts and neighbourhoods. As the city has grown, new neighbourhoods have been created by expansion of the city into the countryside. Over time, the neighbourhoods within existing areas have also been altered and rearranged.

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Town of York (1793–1834)
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Events
Toronto Purchase 1787
Battle of York 1813
Battle of Montgomery's Tavern 1837
First Great Fire of Toronto 1849
Second Great Fire of Toronto 1904
Hurricane Hazel (effects) 1954
First Amalgamation 1967
Second Amalgamation 1998
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  • Etymology of 'Toronto'
  • History of Neighbourhoods
  • Historic places
  • Lost buildings
  • Oldest buildings and structures
  • Timeline of Toronto history
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The variety and breadth of neighbourhoods within the city has led to the moniker "the city of neighbourhoods".

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